Paul Taffe Joins Busey as Regional President in Florida
Busey Bank announced Paul Taffe has joined the organization as Executive Vice President - Regional President in the company’s East Region.
In his role, Paul oversees Busey’s Florida markets, guiding commercial, wealth management, treasury management and payments technology activities while supporting growth and identifying new opportunities.
Sean Gallagher, Regional President for Busey Bank, said he looks forward to partnering with Paul and believes his extensive knowledge of the financial services industry will further solidify Busey’s continued growth and engagement across the state.
“We’re excited to have Paul lead our Florida associates with his unique blend of management and client experience,” said Sean. “Along with 25-plus years of experience in the banking industry, he has a successful history of building business lines. We think he is a great fit for Busey and our client-focused culture.”
Paul, who joined Busey on September 14, said he is eager to continue building relationships in the Florida market and to help advance the bank’s solutions-based strategy.
“Since 1868, Busey has been guided by a cultural foundation built to last,” Paul said. “Through the One Busey approach, we are committed to offering the best holistic client experience. I’m excited to be part of an organization that believes clients are at center of everything, while empowering associates to exceed expectations, personalize solutions and build relationships that span generations.”
Along with his extensive experience, Paul has been a proven leader in strengthening business lines, while helping to optimize the client experience. He has held leadership roles with financial institutions throughout his career, including HSBC USA, Citizens Bank, Key Bank, Wells Fargo Bank and SunTrust Bank.
He earned his MBA from Franklin University and his Bachelor of Arts from Le Moyne College. Paul is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and holds his FINRA Series 79 and 63 licenses.