Tampa community bank elects first new chairman in quarter-century

The Bank of Tampa has recently made a few changes to its board, most notably electing a new chairman. G. Robert Blanchard Jr., who has been on the board since 1997 and whose father was one of the founding investors of the bank, now serves as chairman. 

Blanchard replaces James L. Ferman Jr. in the chair role, who will remain on the board. 

Blanchard currently serves in leadership roles at WRB Enterprises, a diversified holding company, WRB Serra Partners, an energy-focused investment firm and Blanchard Machinery Company, the Caterpillar dealer for the state of South Carolina.