The Florida Bankers Educational Foundation (FBEF) Board of Trustees works to provide financial assistance to bankers who are seeking to advance their careers in banking through education. FBEF Board members review applications from bankers and approve scholarships that are provided to participating colleges and universities, or approved schools of banking, while helping to promote banking as a career to Florida college students.

2025-2026

​Chair
Connie C. Nelson
United Southern Bank
Umatilla, FL

Immediate Past Chair​
Fred Leopold
Community Bank
Miramar Beach, FL​

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Gwynn Davey
ServisFirst Bank
Tampa, FL

Clara Diaz-Leal
BankUnited
Miami, FL 

Jeff Klink
Valley Bank
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Candace Marshall
Wells Fargo Private Bank
Orlando, FL ​

Danny Martinez
BankMiami 
Miami, FL

Jeff Oody
First Federal Bank
Starke, FL

Bob White
The First National Bank of Mount Dora
Mount Dora, FL 
 
Shaun Williams
First National Bank Coastal Community
Wellington, FL