Coral Gables community bank enters Tampa Bay market

Amerant Bank, a community bank based in Coral Gables, has expanded to the Tampa Bay market. The bank established a banking office in One Metro Center, part of the MetWest International mixed-use development in Tampa’s Westshore business district.

According to a news release, Jason Russek will serve as Amerant Bank’s Tampa Bay market president. The senior leadership team also includes Senior Vice President Jason Costello, Vice President Patrick Amoaku, Vice President Christopher Comella, Vice President Christopher Comella, Vice President Ryan Cuticelli, Vice President Jorge Martinez and Lending Assistant Catalina Agudelo.