ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Climate First BankThe world’s first FDIC-insured commercial bank formed to combat the climate crisis, today welcomes a new board member (subject to regulatory approval), Jarred Fayson, and five new members of the executive team to support Florida’s growing interest in sustainable banking.

Fayson joins the board of Climate First Bank with a passion for change and a “can-do” attitude. A University of Illinois graduate, Fayson played football at UF, where he helped the Gators win the national championship in 2006 before joining the Illini in 2010 to help them win the Texas Bowl. Fayson is now the CEO of Sadler Fayson fulfillment and resides in the St.Pete/Tampa area. Fayson has always had a passion for philanthropy, he currently serves on the board of directors of The Nature Conservancy and chairs the Fisheries Council for the Florida Chapter. Fayson aims to raise awareness and education for the conservation and protection of marine life and estuaries. Fayson will use his knowledge and experience to help Climate First Bank broaden its perspective and ability to create positive change not only in the areas that impact people, but also in the animals that inhabit the area occupancy.

“Jarred is a force for good and I am very impressed with the work he has done through the Nature Conservancy and beyond to bring about positive change in our environment. His driven leadership aligns closely with Climate First Bank’s mission as a values-based bank, and I can think of no better addition to our board,” said Ken LaRoe, CEO and Founder of Climate First Bank. “I am also excited about the New additions to the leadership team that we made this year as everyone combines years of experience with a passion for change.”

The mission-focused bank also expanded with the addition of several new leaders, including:

• Felipe Ferreira, Executive Vice President and Director of Residential Lending – With nearly 20 years of residential real estate lending experience in Central Florida, Ferreira manages the…