Business Notes
LIONS CLUB INDUCTS NEW MEMBER
At its May meeting, the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club inducted Sharon Miller as a new member.
Miller, along with her husband, created the Trailways Camp along the Caloosahatchee River to provide camping experiences for adults with special needs in Southwest Florida. Supported by the Robert V. & Benjamin G. Miller Fund, the camp was established to honor the couple’s two sons.
By her dedicated work with the camp, Miller exemplifies the motto of the Lions: “We Serve,” club officials reported. The club is proud to welcome her as a member.
For more information about the Sanibel Captiva Lions Club, contact Membership Chair Steven Schulz at P.O. Box 391, Sanibel, FL 33957, or 239-233-6261, or visit www.sanibelcaptivalionsclub.org.
REC CENTER ADDS TO HALL OF SPONSORS
The Ladies’ and Men’s Rec Center Tennis Group has joined the Sanibel Recreation Center’s Hall of Sponsors as a new sponsor.
Proceeds from the purchase of the sponsor sign are applied to the center’s Financial Assistance Program. It assists parents, grandparents and legal custodians who financially qualify for their children to attend the after-school program, summer day, holiday and spring break camps, fun days, babysitter training camp, basketball league, volleyball camp and the C.I.T. program at the center.
A printout of all the sponsors can also be obtained at the center’s reception counter or by visiting https://web1.myvscloud.com/images/flsanibel/pdf/financial_assistance_sponsors_and_sponsors_application.pdf.
For more information, call volunteer sponsor Chairperson Barry Alan Roth at 239-313-9591 or Sanibel Recreation Director Trish Phillips at 239-472-0345.
WRIGHT ELECTED TO BOARD, MCQUAGGE EARNS CERTIFICATE
John Wright, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief operating officer, has been elected to the Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation board of directors.
Wright was recently promoted to his position at the bank. With more than 30 years of experience in community banking, he has worked for several community banking institutions in Maryland.
Annually, the foundation provides close to $2 million in student scholarships and program support to benefit over 22,000 FSW students, including funding for academic programs, new technology, and new or improved facilities.
In addition, bank Vice President and Director of Marketing Amy McQuagge has achieved an advanced certificate in bank marketing through the American Bankers Association’s Bank Marketing School.
The curriculum is held annually and offers marketing and communications professionals a deeper understanding of return on investment, product development and customer experience. McQuagge is seeking her Certified Financial Marketing Professional designation and will take the exam in June.
She joined the bank in 2018 as the first in-house marketing director and is responsible for providing direction, guidance and leadership of marketing and community outreach efforts. McQuagge was previously the senior marketing and event manager for the Lee County Economic Development Office.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Florida Southern College.
TRUST COMPANY EXCEEDS $8B AUM
Founder and Chairman S. Albert D. Hanser reported that The Sanibel Captiva Trust Company’s assets under management has surpassed the $3 billion mark.
Founded in 2001 on Sanibel, it began with a team of four people and $5 million in capital to establish its standing as a trust company in the state. Two years ago, its assets under management were at $2.4 billion and today they stand at $3.2 billion, with 50 employees and more than 400 client relationships.
“This milestone is a testament to our investment strategy and culture — demonstrating that purchasing strong proven companies and keeping a cool head during volatility, yields sensible growth and wealth preservation,” Hanser said.
Chief Executive Officer Terence M. Igo also attributed the success to upholding the company’s motto of “Always do the right thing.” He went on to thank the company’s clientele and board of directors.