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Rick Halloran Growing up in the small village of North Palm Beach, Rick Halloran’s family operated the local Hallmark store where nearly all residents shopped from time to time. That’s where Halloran learned the importance of community and building relationships, and the experience drove him to want a career that allows him to be impactful in his own community and provide stability for his family. That is exactly what he has done throughout his 27-year career in banking, nearly 12 years of which have been spent overseeing lending for community banks.

Today, as Chief Lending Officer for Sabal Palm Bank, Halloran finds it very gratifying to be able to impact people’s lives significantly by helping them achieve their goals.

As someone who always has been interested in learning about business, Halloran values the exposure he has gained over the years with a wide range of industries and businesses including real estate operations, agriculture, insurance, manufacturing, condominium associations, retail, and even airports and privatized correctional facilities. While he appreciates the extensive experience he gained with a large national bank, he is more attuned with Sabal Palm’s entrepreneurial approach and willingness to consider a broader range of local businesses for lending opportunities. Lending decisions at Sabal Palm are based heavily on the people involved and whether the plan is a good one.

Community involvement is important to Halloran who serves on the board of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and is active with the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange. He also is highly supportive of the Community Association Institute, where he has served as president, and InStride Therapy, where he is a past board member. Having grown up in Florida, Halloran’s perfect day starts with fishing and – after spending time on the water with family and friends – cooking a great meal for them and savoring their enjoyment of the dishes he has created.

Men on the SCENE 2016