USCB - USCB Financial Holdings Inc. Announces Retirement of Chief Credit Officer Benigno Pazos; Announces the Departure of Jay Shehadeh General Counsel; Promotes Maricarmen Logroño to Chief Risk Officer | Benzinga
MIAMI, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: USCB), the holding company for U.S. Century Bank (the "Bank"), announced today key transitions and promotion of new chief risk and compliance officer.
Benigno "Ben" Pazos, CPA, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, will be retiring effective December 31, 2023. Pazos joined the Bank in 2015 and has been instrumental in the Bank's growth and expansion over the last eight years.
"Ben's contribution to the dynamic growth and success of U.S. Century Bank cannot be overstated," said Luis de la Aguilera, Chairman, President, and CEO. "While he will be sorely missed, his legacy will continue to inspire us all."
The Company expects to announce Ben's successor shortly.
Jalal "Jay" Shehadeh, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, has decided to leave the Company to pursue personal opportunities. He will remain in his position until December 31, 2023. After his departure, he is expected to continue his relationship with the Bank through his law firm, Shehadeh Giannamore, PLLC.
"Jay has been a valued member of ...