Sarasota-Manatee banker named local lender for Georgia banking giant

Ugur "Lucky" Durmaz, a commercial banking executive in the region for nearly a decade, has been named to a commercial lending leadership position in Bradenton for Georgia financial services giant Ameris Bank. 

Durmaz will report to Market President Bill Lutes, according to a statement. Ameris Bank, with more than $25.8 billion in assets, is a unit of Atlanta-based Ameris Bancorp. 

“Lucky/Ugur has a track record of excellence and will be a great addition to the team,” Lutes says in the release. “He knows the community well, which will enable him to build strong relationships and help his customers meet their business objectives.”