2024 Business Owner Report
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STEVEN MERRELL
Senior Vice PresidentSenior Relationship Manager
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My focus on building strong relationships.
With a focus on connecting client needs with the right guidance and tools, I thrive on building productive long-term relationships.
Profile
Steve is a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager who leads a team of financial specialists that help deliver timely, sound financial solutions for his clients. His mission and passion is to help local companies thrive by achieving their business goals, no matter how simple or complex.With an extensive background of over 35 years in Banking since joining in 1987, Steve has also served as a Commercial Lending Officer, Retail Banking Manager, Management Associate and Consumer Collections Manager with BofA. He began his banking career at Barnett Bank where he was a Consumer Collections Manager and Commercial Lending Officer in greater Fort Lauderdale. Throughout his banking career, Steve has served mid-sized companies in South Florida area to support their business banking needs.
To help create a more sustainable future for the companies and communities he serves, Steve volunteers with not-for-profit organizations focused on ending hunger and homelessness, most recently with Feeding America and local food banks. In addition, he serves as a mentor for Inner City Capital Connections helping entrepreneurs raise capital for their businesses.
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LANGUAGES
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INDUSTRY FOCUS
- Wholesale Trade
- General industries
- Transportation
- Manufacturing
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COMMUNITY
- Born in Hollywood, FL and graduated from the University of Florida in 1987 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration majoring in Finance
- An associate of Bank of America for 37 years supporting the growth of small to middle market companies in the South Florida market
- Volunteered with several non-profit organizations including March of Dimes, Habitat for Humanity, Feeding South Florida and mentored new business owners through Inner City Capital Connections
Meet the Team
With access to the global resources of Bank of America, our team is comprised of talented and experienced individuals committed to building strong client relationships based on trust and personalized service.
Pablo Valdez
Officer
Sales Support Associate
Carina Echols
Vice President
Treasury Sales Officer
Nidia Lizazo
Officer
Treasury Sales Analyst
Sabine Fettig
Vice President
Lending Officer
Timothy Green
Officer
Commercial Credit Specialist
Ming Chou/ Equipment Financing
Senior Vice President
Lending Officer
Arami Jung/ SBA
Senior Vice President
Lending Officer
Insights and Solutions
Bank of America Business Banking
As you work to take your business to the next level in an environment where business and technology sophistication are critical to having a competitive edge, you need a local banking partner who has your long-term interests at heart.
Bank of America is that local advocate. We work closely with you to understand your business goals. We then draw on our Bank wide resources, technology and experience to generate ideas and solutions that will propel your business further.
With Bank of America Business Banking by your side, you can be assured your business has the power to grow and thrive.
You can benefit from:
Comprehensive commercial banking platform with full range of products and technology, backed by Bank of America’s strength and stability
Access to bank-wide services beyond business banking, to manage both your business and personal wealth
Let's have a conversation.
There is no substitute for a one-on-one relationship with a Bank of America relationship manager who is committed to your needs. Request an appointment today.
