Pushing for growth, bank makes two key hires

TAMPA — American Momentum Bank has recruited a pair of seasoned commercial lending professionals to fill two newly created positions.

John “Bo” Wulbern and Aaron Sherwood join American Momentum as senior commercial relationship managers, according to a press release.

“We are constantly searching for experienced bankers with deep relationships in the market and a long-standing history of successful performance,” states Porter Smith, American Momentum's Tampa Bay market president, in the release. “Our clients demand that our bankers bring an exceptional level of local market knowledge combined with an astute understanding of business and economic trends in order to become a trusted adviser and advocate for their business. Bo and Aaron fit this profile in every respect and are uniquely qualified to make an immediate impact on our business.”

Prior to joining American Momentum, Wulbern served as vice president and senior commercial lender for CenterState Bank in Tampa. Sherwood previously worked at Synovus for 10 years, most recently serving as vice president and commercial banker. He also served as associate vice president and branch manager at SouthTrust Bank.