Steady presence: Bank sees big opportunity in upheaval

Inspired by rapid consolidation in the community banking sector, TD Bank moves to capitalize on customer uncertainty.


  • By Brian Hartz
  • | 6:00 a.m. December 20, 2019
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Mark Wemple. Nick Miceli, TD Bank’s metro Florida regional president, has been with the institution for 22 years.
Mark Wemple. Nick Miceli, TD Bank’s metro Florida regional president, has been with the institution for 22 years.
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The region's banking landscape has shifted wildly in recent years. 

Among the newer names are Bank OZK (formerly known as Bank of the Ozarks) and Valley National Bank. Bank OZK bought St. Petersburg-based C1 Bank, while Valley acquired Clearwater-based USAmeriBank. C1 and USAmeriBank were two of the largest banks in the Tampa region. 

 

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