Since joining the firm in 1970, Mr. Putziger has devoted a large portion of his time to representing Massachusetts banks, national banks and bank holding companies, both as to general corporate matters and in connection with major transactions such as mergers and acquisitions. He has also represented such banks in connection with their real estate lending activities both residential and commercial. He has represented corporate clients in connection with raising capital and planning of overall financing, as well as in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Another large portion of Mr. Putziger's practice has consisted of representing real estate developers in connection with commercial and residential projects and in general business law matters. His representation of developers has included advising them with regard to the regulatory approvals required in connection with their projects and as to issues surrounding the financing of such projects. He has also represented developers in connection with equity financing, including syndication of specific projects and overall equity financing. Mr. Putziger has served as a Trustee of Nazareth, a charitable organization for children and as a member of the Advisory Committee for the Town of Cohasset.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Murtha Cullina Llp |
Counsel |
Current |
| Old Florida Bank |
Chairman of the Board, Read More |
Current |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| First Community Bank |
Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Former |
| Winncompanies |
Vice Chairman |
Current |
| New Hampshire Thrift Bancshares, Inc. |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Dsci |
Director |
Current |
| Woodstock Vermont |
Chairman of The Board of Directors |
Former |
| Vermont.Com |
Chairman of The Board of Directors |
Former |
| Massachusetts, Inc. |
Director |
Former |
| Boston University |
J.D. |
Former |
| Syracuse University |
B.A. |
Former |
John B. James , age 65, became Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of BOFL in October 2006. From November 2005 until October 2006, he served as Executive Vice President and Director of Corporate Risk Management. He is also a founding director of BOFL, Bank of Florida Southwest, and Bank of Florida Trust Company. From October 2001 until November 2005, Mr. James was Chief Executive Officer and President of Bank of Florida Southwest. Mr. James retired from NationsBank (now Bank of America) on December 31, 1997, after over 30 years in banking. Prior to his retirement, Mr. James served as EVP of Corporate Banking for C&S Banks, headquartered in Atlanta, President of the C&S Hillsborough County Bank, Tampa, and was responsible for all banking activities in Lee, Collier and Charlotte Counties for C&S Banks, Southwest Florida. Mr. James has been involved in many civic activities, including Collier County Educational Foundation Board, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida and the Economic Development Council of Collier County, and has participated in the Leadership Lee and Leadership Southwest Florida Programs. Following service in the U.S. Army, Mr. James received his B.S. degree in 1967 from Florida State University. LaVonne Johnson , age 74, has been a director of BOFL and Bank of Florida Southwest since 1998. Ms. Johnson is a retired Planner and Project Director for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. She and her husband maintain residences in both Marco Island, Florida and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Johnson is a member of the Board and Treasurer of the Art League of Marco Island, and is a member of the American Association of University Women. Mrs. Johnson also owned and operated clothing stores for career women in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In addition, she served on her church council and was Chairman of the Education Committee. She also helped develop a child care center at the church and served on its Board. Mrs. Johnson has served in various elected capacities in Minnesota, including a member of the Board of Education, County Chairwoman of a political party and delegate to a National Political Convention. Mrs. Johnson received a B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and an M.P.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public and International Affairs.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Executive Vice President, Director of Corp Risk Mang |
Current |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Bank of Florida-Southwest |
Director |
Current |
| Old Florida Bank |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Bank of Florida Trust Company |
Director |
Current |
| Bank of Florida-Southwest |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Chief Executive Officer |
Former |
| Tampa.Com |
President |
Former |
| Bank of Florida-Southwest |
President |
Former |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
President |
Former |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Chief Administrative Officer |
Former |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Senior Executive Vice President |
Former |
| Gustavus Adolphus College |
Doctorate |
Former |
Terry Stiles, Chairman and CEO to Stiles Corporation, has been at the helm of this multi-faceted organization since 1971. The once-small residential construction company, originally formed by his father, Howard K. Stiles, in 1951, has seen tremendous growth under Terry's direction. Headquartered in his hometown of Fort Lauderdale , he has grown the full-service real estate company to one of the largest in the Southeast. With over 32 million square feet completed, Terry and his 530-person strong organization have garnered numerous awards for development and construction projects, such as office, mixed-use residential, retail shopping centers, build-to-suit facilities, and master-planned, mixed-use corporate parks. Well-respected by his peers within the industry, Terry has a history of being at the forefront of real estate trends, such as building the first master-planned corporate park in Broward County , or building the first speculative office building in an urban downtown area in the nation in five years. Stiles Corporation has a presence in Miami , Tampa , and Fort Myers , FL., with nearly six million square feet in progress. Beautifying and revitalizing the town where he grew up isn't the only difference he has made within the community. Terry has been an aggressive community worker using his position and the great resources of Stiles Corporation to help make a positive difference for today's youth and tomorrow's leaders. Terry donates his time, getting personally involved with organizations that support children, education, and family. He is a former President of the non-profit organization, Jack and Jill Children's Center, and headed up the capital campaign to build them a new children's resource center for underprivileged families. The building had its grand opening in Summer 2003, and it is more than just a housing facility. It is a 17,389 square foot facility able to accommodate 130 children ages birth to five. There are classrooms for kids and adults, a kitchen, administrative offices, a resource room, clothing bank, teachers' lounge, and 4,265 square foot outdoor playground. Many Stiles employees have followed Terry's example by donating their own time to read to the children on Friday afternoons; also, there is an organized monthly drive to donate food, clothes and household items to the center. His philanthropic leadership does not go unnoticed. In 2003, Terry was awarded Sun-Sentinel 's "Philanthropist of the Year" award. His leadership also includes roles such as Chairman of the Board of Jack & Jill Children's Center and past chair and current Board member of Museum of Discovery and Science. For all his community service, Terry's biggest reward comes from the many "thank-yous" he's received from children throughout the years. However, community recognition that he's proud of is: being named"Citizen of the Year," by the City of Fort Lauderdale in 1999; and being selected by the United Way as a "Community Hero" to carry the torch in the 1996 Olympic cross-country relay. In 2005 , Terry was presented with the first annual Industry Leader of the Year Award from the University of Florida Center for Real Estate Studies. He has received numerous other awards and honors from peers in his industry, including "National Developer of the Year" in 2000 from NAIOP (National Association of Industrial and Office Properties); NAIOP South Florida Chapter "Developer of the Year" in 2003, 1990, 1993, 1997, 1999; and distinguished "Lifetime Achievement Award" in 1997. NAIOP is an important organization to Terry and he had the great honor to serve as their National President from 1997-1998. Terry is currently an active member of the Broward County Airport Advisory Counsel and the Broward Workshop. Terry has three children, three grandchildren, and resides in Fort Lauderdale.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Las Olas City Centre |
Chairman & CEO |
Current |
| Stiles Corporation |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Stiles Corporation |
Chairman |
Current |
| Bank of Florida Corporation |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| Old Florida Bank |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| National Association of Industrial and Office Properties |
National President |
Former |
| Stiles Corporation |
Community Worker |
Former |
| Museum of Discovery and Science |
Board Member |
Former |