Business owners standing outside storefront

New South Bank

(in organization)Tampa, Florida

A better banking experience for businesses that expect more.

We are building a bank designed to meet the needs of serious small businesses, combining experienced bankers with modern infrastructure to deliver a level of responsiveness, clarity, and reliability that is often missing in today's market.

Small businesses do not lack options.
They lack the right option.

Many businesses default to large institutions, assuming scale is required to access capability. Others choose smaller institutions for relationship, often accepting limitations in execution, responsiveness, or product depth.

We are building a bank that removes that tradeoff.

Built to deliver what small businesses value

Relationship-Led Banking

Direct access to experienced bankers who understand how businesses make decisions, manage risk, and grow over time. Relationships are continuous, not transactional.

Clarity and Responsiveness

Defined expectations, consistent communication, and timely decisions that allow business owners to operate with confidence and move quickly when opportunities arise.

Modern Infrastructure

Systems designed to support speed, accuracy, and consistency, enabling better execution without sacrificing the human element that businesses rely on.

A bank built by builders

Strong institutions are built by people who understand both the technical and practical realities of the business.
Our approach emphasizes accountability, sound judgment, and high standards, creating an environment where experienced professionals can operate effectively and deliver consistent outcomes.

Board of Directors
Our board is composed of experienced banking and business leaders with deep expertise across credit, regulation, and the building and scaling of financial institutions. Their oversight reinforces a disciplined operating model and a long-term focus on building a durable, high-performing bank.

Kennard Page

Proposed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; experienced bank chairman and chief executive officer; former senior federal bank regulator with 35 years of experience supervising and examining national banks; prior director of multiple banking institutions

Thomas Welsh

Proposed President and Chief Financial Officer; former Chief Financial Officer of TCM Bank, N.A. and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of CapTec USA; Certified Public Accountant and CFA Charterholder

Bruce Burton

Entrepreneur and engineer; founder of multiple industrial and defense companies; former chairman of the U.S. Olympic Sailing Committee

Charles Race

Former federal bank examiner; former chief credit officer and chief executive officer of banking institutions; prior director of multiple banks

Dennis Ibold

Attorney; prior chairman and and director for 36 years of multiple banking institutions

George Isaacs

Thoroughbred horse farm operator; 2025 Preakness winner

James Hadel

Automotive and logistics executive; founder and president with extensive experience in supply chain management and operations, overseeing high-volume OEM logistics and distribution programs

Jeffrey Cathey

U.S. Navy Captain and fighter pilot with 29 years of service and over 100 combat missions; previously a senior executive at a national financial institution

Randolph Fields

Corporate and securities attorney; prior principal of a multi-location automotive group; prior director of multiple banking institutions

Webster Burton

Commercial real estate investment professional; board member of multiple private companies

Built for serious small businesses and the people behind them

We're focusing on businesses that value responsiveness, clarity, and a banking partner capable of supporting both day-to-day operations and long-term growth.

Owner-operated businesses

Family-owned companies

Professional firms

A more complete banking experience

Large Banks

Extensive resources, but often distant from the client
Our approach: Direct relationships supported by experienced judgment and responsive decision-making

Local Banks

Strong relationships, but often constrained in capability or consistency
Our approach: A model that combines relationship-driven banking with the infrastructure and execution required to support growing businesses

Specialized Lenders

Transactional, narrow in scope, and often higher cost
Our approach: A full banking relationship complemented by specialized expertise where it matters

We are building a bank that emphasizes technology, customer service, and workplace culture to deliver a best-in-class client experience

Built for small business.
Designed for performance.
Structured to scale.