Apollo Bank announces the addition of Ingrid Romero to serve as Vice President and Branch Manager to lead its banking center in Westchester. Apollo Bank is one of the fastest growing community banks in South Florida, with a network of seven branches in Miami-Dade’s chief business and residential areas and more than $500 million in total assets.

In her role, Ms. Romero will manage operations at Apollo Bank’s Westchester branch. She will work on generating new business relationships and providing leadership and guidance to the branch’s personnel to further grow the bank’s client base and lending portfolio in the Westchester area.

“Ingrid brings to Apollo Bank extensive experience that will further enhance our team and provide the personalized banking service our clients expect,” said Apollo Bank CEO and Chairman Eddy Arriola. “She will play a vital role in growing the bank’s presence in the Westchester community and continuing to grow our lending portfolio.”

Ms. Romero brings nearly 20 years of banking experience to Apollo Bank. She most recently served as Vice President and Business Banking Lender at U.S. Century Bank, where she worked for 10 years and was responsible for leading branch operations and growing the branch’s portfolio of loans and accounts. Prior to that, she held positions at First Bank of Miami and Ocean Bank.

Ms. Romero earned a bachelor’s degree in management and international business from Florida International University. She currently resides in Miami, Florida.

About Apollo Bank

Apollo Bank is an independent, locally-owned Miami, Florida bank with a core clientele of businesses in South Florida. The bank provides a full spectrum of financial products and services including commercial and personal banking. Above all else, Apollo provides clients with a high caliber of personalized service that is unique in the banking sector. The bank serves clients throughout South Florida from its branches in the Brickell Financial District, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall, Westchester and Hialeah, giving the bank a presence in Miami-Dade’s chief business and residential areas. For more, visit www.apollobank.com or call (305) 398-9000.