Bank appoints vice president

SARASOTA — CenterState Bank Florida appointed Michael Forson as vice president and commercial banking relationship manager.

In the role, Forson will develop new commercial banking relationships and maintain existing relationships with the bank's business clients in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Most recently, Forson was vice president and private banker at Fifth Third Bank in Sarasota. He's involved in the Goodwill Manasota Veterans Task Force and is a Ringling College Library Association board member.

“We are delighted to have Mike join our organization,” says CenterState Bank Market President Shaun Merriman in a statement. “Not only does he have a fine reputation with over 28 years of experience in the financial services industry and extensive knowledge of commercial and consumer lending and deposit services, but Mike also has over 30 years of military service as a commissioned officer in the Florida Army National Guard.”

CenterState Bank has 78 community branch locations and four loan production offices throughout Florida.