Amerant Bank, N.A., is the largest community bank headquartered in Florida and the main subsidiary of Amerant Bancorp Inc. (NYSE: AMTB), with a presence across South Florida and in Tampa, FL, and Houston, TX. For over 40 years, the Bank has developed strong community relationships, always adapting to our customers’ lives and specific needs, in a dynamic and positive way. The Bank provides individuals and businesses with deposit and credit products, as well as wealth management services through its investment and trust subsidiaries, Amerant Investments, Inc. and Amerant Trust, N.A. Headquartered in Coral Gables, Amerant operates 24 banking centers – 17 in South Florida and 7 in Houston. Additionally, Amerant has an office in Tampa focused on commercial real estate lending, one of the organization’s key areas of expertise, along with other commercial and industrial, specialty finance and treasury management services.
Mike Nursey, Executive Vice President, Central Florida Market President
Mike Nursey is the Central Florida Market President for Amerant Bank, focused on growth of the bank in the Tampa market as well as an eventual expansion across the I-4 corridor. Amerant Bank is working towards a five financial center network in the market to compliment its Commercial, Small Business and Private Banking efforts.
Nursey has had a 35-year banking career with leadership roles in Commercial, Middle Market, Corporate, Municipal and Small Business Banking. Prior to joining Amerant Bank, he was the North Florida Market President and Florida Middle Market Executive for TD Bank, and a Commercial Banking Executive at Regions Bank.
Nursey is a lifelong Florida resident and has been in Tampa for ten years. Also deeply committed to giving back to the local community, Nursey has been serving on the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Florida since May 2018, the American Cancer Society-Tampa Bay Volunteer Leadership Board since April 2017, and as the Chairman of the Athletics Committee on the University of Tampa Board of Trustees since August 2015. Nursey is a graduate of Florida State University.
Amerant Bank has made a significant commitment to the Tampa area. Why was this market so appealing?
Amerant Bank found the Tampa area appealing due to its strong economic growth, diverse population, and expanding business opportunities, making it an ideal location for expansion and increased community involvement. We entered the Tampa market back in June of 2022 and opened our first banking center and regional office in 2024.
Where do you see the future growth opportunities for Amerant Bank, particularly in the Tampa Bay market?
We plan to open our second banking center in the downtown area of Tampa in the second half of 2025 and are exploring opportunities in St. Pete and Sarasota. The Commercial and Private Banking teams that we have built, along with our banking center strategy should help us become a well known and reliable financial services provider in this market.
Amerant Bank is a fairly new Investor of the Tampa Bay EDC. Why do you feel it’s important to support local economic development efforts?
Supporting local economic development is important to us at Amerant because it helps create jobs, boosts the local economy, and improves the overall quality of life in our local community. By investing in these efforts, companies like us can contribute to the growth and prosperity of the area, making it a better place for businesses and residents alike.
You joined Amerant Bank as the Central Florida Market President within the last year. What drew you to Amerant Bank, and what excites you most about the bank’s future in the Tampa area?
Amerant Bank has an over 40-year history as a successful Florida-based bank. Getting the opportunity to help build market share in Tampa really energizes our Tampa team and me. It a great match to be a growth focused bank in a community that has been thriving with many great days ahead.
