Luis Vanegas has joined the Bank as Vice President of Commercial Lending. Mr. Vanegas is responsible for developing commercial and real estate clients. He specializes in Small Business Administration (SBA) Loans.

Mr. Vanegas enjoys nearly 30 years of South Florida banking experience. His expertise covers all facets in commercial lending with an emphasis on small to medium size companies. He has been designated a preferred lender for the Small Business Administration.

“The addition of Luis is exciting. We have been active in the safe and steady growth of our loan portfolio,” commented Veronica B. Flores, Executive Vice President of FNBSM. “His many years of experience as a commercial lender and his vast knowledge of the SBA Program will facilitate our business client’s growth.”

With assets of $295 million, the First National Bank of South Miami is celebrating its 55th year as the “hometown bank” and has opened a branch in East Kendall to better serve its customers.

 Mercy Prieto has joined the Bank as Business Banking Officer specializing in Merchant Processing Services. Ms. Prieto is responsible for developing and servicing the Merchant Processing Services portfolio for the bank.

Ms. Prieto enjoys close to 30 years of South Florida community banking experience. 

 “I worked with Mercy 20 years ago and know her to be professional and friendly,” said Veronica B. Flores, Executive Vice President of FNBSM. “The personal banking service that we offer is now extended to our credit card processing.”

With assets of $295 million, the First National Bank of South Miami is celebrating its 55th year as the “hometown bank” and has opened a branch in East Kendall to better serve its customers.