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Since its founding in 1989 as a state-chartered, federally insured commercial bank, BankFIRST has grown its assets to over $300 million. Situated in Central Florida, BankFIRST has seven branch offices located in Apopka, Clermont, Eustis, Goldenrod, Sanford, Winter Garden and Winter Park and has approximately 110 employees.

At the foundation of the bank’s growth and reputation in the marketplace are its Chairman and Founder, James T. Barnes, Jr. and its President and Chief Executive Officer, Donald J. McGowan, supported by a senior management team comprised of native and long time Central Floridians with substantial local banking experience. BankFIRST’s Board of Directors includes the leading Central Florida business, educational and civic leaders.