Sanibel Captiva Community Bank hires Bernier

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is pleased to welcome Paula Bernier as a residential and commercial loan closer. Located at the bank’s Bridge Branch, at 9311 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Bernier will manage residential and commercial loan closings from contract through funding, ensuring accuracy, compliance and a smooth closing experience for borrowers.

Bernier has more than 30 years of experience in mortgage banking and loan operations. Most recently, she served as vice president and director of mortgage production at a community bank in Massachusetts, where she oversaw residential lending operations, compliance, loan quality and continuous process improvement. Her background includes extensive hands-on experience in disclosures, processing, underwriting and closing for conventional, jumbo, construction and rehab, as well as home equity loans.

Throughout her career, Bernier has held leadership and operational roles with several of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders and bankers gaining comprehensive expertise across residential and commercial loan workflows. She is known for her attention to detail, collaborative approach and commitment to delivering timely, accurate closings while maintaining regulatory standards.

Founded in 2003, Sanibel Captiva Community Bank has nine locations open throughout Lee County. On Fort Myers Beach, the bank is operating a temporary office open on Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., while its permanent full-service branch is under development.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is nationally ranked as a top performing community bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence and is consistently rated a 4- to 5-star institution by Bauer Financial, a trusted independent bank rating firm. With more than $1 billion in total assets, the bank is well-capitalized and generates one of the highest returns on equity of all Florida banks. The bank employs more than 120 employees, and more than 60% are current shareholders. Since 2003, the bank has contributed well over $4.5 million to over 400 local, charitable causes and employees volunteer close to 1,000 hours annually.

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank’s team members provide customized individual and business banking services and specialize in residential and commercial lending. The bank offers personal and business checking, residential and commercial lending services, instant issue debit cards and a full array of digital banking products and services, including mobile banking apps, Card Hub, online bill pay, Zelle®, Positive Pay and ACH Manager. To learn more, visit sancapbank.com.