First Bank
Celebrating 100 years.
100 Years, Many Locations, One Community.
NOV 16
MOORE HAVEN
Agenda
NOV 16 22
4:30
Special Guest Reception
5:00
Food Trucks - On Site
6:00
Doors Open
6:30
Event Begins
The Speakers
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VOICES HELPING US CELEBRATE
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Keynote Speaker
Gov. Mike Huckabee
American politician, Baptist minister, political commentator, and bassist
Mike Huckabee is the host of the TV show Huckabee on TBN each weekend and is a Fox News contributor, NY Times best-selling author of 14 books, and a frequent speaker for corporate, civic, and non-profit groups all over the world. He also hosts the podcast Huckabee on Quake Media. He was the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996 until 2007, becoming one of the longest serving Governors in his state's history. His administration fought long-standing corruption in the state's political machine, resulting in numerous indictments and convictions of powerful legislators and other elected officials. He ran in 2008 and 2016 for President, finishing 2nd in the Republican primary in 2008.
Miller Couse
Chairman of the Board, First Bank
Miller Couse is chairman of First Bank. He joined the bank in 1974 as a loan officer after serving in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence. The bank had $19 million in assets when he started but has grown to $640 million today. Couse received the Florida Bankers Association’s Banker of the Year award in 2005 and served as Chair in 2008. He was born in Moore Haven, Florida and attended Edison Community College (now Florida Southwestern State College) on a basketball scholarship. He received a degree in agriculture from the University of Florida, where he met his wife Toni.
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Opening Comments
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A Brief History
Carey Soud
President & CEO, First Bank
Carey Soud is president and CEO of First Bank. The bank has served the Glades communities since 1922 and celebrates its Centennial Anniversary this year. Soud serves on FBA’s Board of Directors and is the Chair of BancServ. He is an active Rotarian, treasurer of Florida Southwestern State College Foundation, past president of Gulf Citrus Growers Association and past treasurer of Florida Citrus Mutual. Before banking, Soud had a career in the citrus industry and public accounting. He is a CPA with an MBA from Liberty University and the University of South Florida. Soud and his wife Julie have lived in LaBelle, Florida for 42 years. He has taught the Bible for over 40 years and has served in prison and recovery ministries. Soud enjoys flying, golfing and spending time with his five grandchildren.
Pastor Jeff Smith
First United Methodist Church of Clewiston
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Prayer
Hats Off To Our Employees
First Bank is honored to employ members of our own communities to help serve you best. As of 2022, the First Bank Family has over 100 employees across our 7 full-service branches.
Our History
Founded in 1922
Clewiston, FL
First Bank has been helping meet the financial needs of the residents and businesses of Lee, Hendry, Glades, Palm Beach, and Collier Counties since 1922.
From that time to today, we are committed to building relationships for the future — through honor, integrity, and trust that achieve our customers' goals. All while having a positive influence on our employees, vendors, community, and industry.
We strongly believe it is this commitment that will support our mission to be attentive, invested, and involved in the efforts of our customers, communities, and team.
Explore our rich history with us.
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Our Partners
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