DFCU Financial to Merge with First Citrus Bank and Open State Headquarters in Tampa Bay

DFCU’s focus on retail banking complements First Citrus Bank’s commercial banking business, along with a strong cultural alignment.

First Citrus Bank CEO and President Jack Barrett says DFCU Florida won’t lose the personal, high-touch experience that has been a hallmark of the First Citrus Bank. Under the merger, Barrett will become DFCU Florida market president, and the rest of the management team will stay in their current roles. All six First Citrus Bank branches will remain open following the merger, which is expected to close in the fourth quarter.

To read the complete article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, click: Michigan credit union to merge with First Citrus Bank and open HQ in Tampa Bay