U.S. Century Bank is pleased to announce it has hired Richard L. Alfonso as Senior Vice President and Business Development Officer.

Alfonso will be spearheading bank business development campaigns such as U.S. Century’s Community Association Banking Initiative geared toward assisting homeowners associations. In this role he will guide the overall performance of the initiatives throughout all markets including training bank team members.

“We are fortunate to be welcoming a banker with Rick’s vast experience and expertise. His efforts to target niche markets will help support the bank’s focus of providing products our clients are looking for in a community bank,” said Luis de la Aguilera, President and CEO of U.S. Century Bank.

Alfonso has more than 35 years of experience in entrepreneurial development, front-line operations, and financial and business management experience. He was most recently Vice President of Association Banking for Florida Community Bank, and before that was with Triton Group, Inc. in Miami for many years.

Alfonso has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Miami. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and finance/international business from Florida International University.

About U.S. Century Bank

Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami and one of the largest Hispanic-owned community banks in the nation, with assets of almost $1 billion. Through its network of 17 branch locations and its online banking platform, it offers its customers a wide range of financial products and services. U.S. Century Bank has received awards and accolades from numerous organizations for its philanthropic support and leadership, including the Beacon Council, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Latin Builders Association, March of Dimes and others. For more information or to find a U.S. Century branch near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com.