Leader of St. Petersburg bank to retire at year’s end

Thomas Zernick will succeed Anthony Leo as CEO of BayFirst National Bank.

BayFirst National Bank CEO Anthony Leo has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2023, after nearly a decade with the St. Petersburg bank.
BayFirst National Bank CEO Anthony Leo has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 31, 2023, after nearly a decade with the St. Petersburg bank.
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BayFirst National Bank CEO Anthony Leo has announced his retirement, effective Dec. 3. He’ll be succeeded in the role by Thomas Zernick, who currently serves as the St. Petersburg-based community bank’s president.

 

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