Bank promotes, adds execs to bolster growth

SARASOTA — IberiaBank has two new executives based out of its downtown Sarasota office.

Michael Beitzinger has been named vice president, business banking relationship manager for Sarasota and Manatee counties, according to a release. Beitzinger joined the company in 2009 as a vice president and branch manager for IberiaBank's downtown Sarasota office. In his new role, Beitzinger will work closely with small to medium-sized business owners, the release adds.

Beitzinger has been in banking for more than a decade. He was previously the assistant director of economic development for the city of South Bend, Ind. for 14 years.

“Mike is well known in this community as an excellent banker and community leader, IberiaBank David Gordley says in the statement. “This promotion will allow him to expand his territory while continuing to serve existing clients.”

Bank officials also announced that Tracey Winters has joined the company as vice president, branch group manager for Sarasota and Manatee counties. Winters will oversee growth strategies for retail banking, branch management and client service for eight locations in Bradenton and Sarasota.

Winters started her banking career in Southeast Florida in 1995 and moved to Florida's West Coast in 2002, according to the statement. She's held a variety of branch leadership positions during that time. “We are pleased to welcome Tracey to serve in this key management position,” says Gordley.