USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. Appoints Robert E. Kafafian to Its Board of Directors
April 01 2022 - 4:30PM
USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: USCB) and
its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Century Bank (the “Bank”),
announced today the appointment of Robert (“Bob”) E. Kafafian as an
independent director of both the Company and the Bank. He will also
serve on the Bank’s Asset and Liability Committee.
Mr. Kafafian is the Founder, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer (“CEO”) of The Kafafian Group, Inc. and a
recognized banking industry leader in performance measurement. He
has a distinguished 40-year career consulting and advising more
than 500 financial institutions across the United States and has
been instrumental in the design and development of a nationally
recognized bank profitability software product. Mr. Kafafian is a
frequent speaker and writer on a variety of banking subjects and is
often quoted in banking periodicals. He teaches at numerous state,
regional, and national banking schools.
“Bob exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in
a new director – a broad and robust knowledge of the banking
industry, as well as significant expertise in performance
management metrics. His unique insight will help us continue the
progress we have made to strengthen our competitive position and
profitability,” said Luis de la Aguilera, President and CEO of USCB
Financial Holdings, Inc. and U.S. Century Bank.
Mr. Kafafian’s previous professional experience
includes: President-Consulting Services and Managing Director,
Tucker Anthony Capital Markets (now RBC Capital Markets); President
and CEO, The Q Group, Inc. (merged with Hopper Soliday &
Co./Tucker Anthony Capital Markets); Vice President, Bradford Trust
Company (merged into The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation);
Director of Budgeting and Profit Planning, United Jersey Bank
(merged into Bank of America Corporation); Controller, First
National State Bank Corporation (merged into Wells Fargo &
Company).
"I am excited about the opportunity to serve
alongside such a talented group of directors,” said Mr. Kafafian.
“I have dedicated my career to helping community banks build
long-term value for their stakeholders and look forward to working
with the talented, committed leadership team at U.S. Century
Bank.”
Mr. Kafafian has served as President of the
Board of Directors of the Association for Management Information in
Financial Services (“AMIfs”), is a member of the Financial Managers
Society Strategic Issues Council, and is a board member of other
companies as well as professional, community, and academic
organizations. He has also written a book, published by AMIfs,
entitled KEYS TO COMMUNITY BANK SUCCESS – Utilizing Management
Information to Make Informed Decisions.
Mr. Kafafian received a B.A. degree in
Business/Economics from Moravian University and an M.B.A. in
Finance from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He was awarded AMIfs’
Lifetime Achievement award and is a Certified Profitability
Professional.
About USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. and
U.S. Century Bank
USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. is the bank
holding company for U.S. Century Bank. Established in 2002, U.S.
Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in
Miami, and one of the largest community banks in the state of
Florida. U.S. Century Bank is rated 5-star by BauerFinancial, the
nation’s leading independent bank rating firm. U.S. Century Bank
offers customers a wide range of financial products and services.
U.S. Century Bank has received awards and accolades from numerous
organizations for its philanthropic support and leadership,
including the Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce,
South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others. For more
information or to find a U.S. Century Bank banking center near you,
please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com.
Contacts:Martha Guerra-Kattou(305)
715-5141MGuerra@uscentury.comAymee Zubizarreta, MBA(305)
799-0750AZubizarreta@chemistryagency.com |
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