BANKATLANTIC PROMOTES CAROLYN PIKUZA TO MARKET MANAGER OF ITS PGA BRANCH

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BANKATLANTIC PROMOTES CAROLYN PIKUZA TO
MARKET MANAGER OF ITS PGA BRANCH

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – May 11, 2009 -- BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank, announced the promotion of Carolyn Pikuza to Market Manager of its PGA branch located at 7102 Fairway Drive in Palm Beach Gardens. In her new role, Pikuza is primarily responsible for generating new business as well as servicing existing customer relationships.
“As a long time resident of Palm Beach County, Carolyn has a unique understanding and appreciation of the Palm Beach market that will enable us to provide a tailored local service to our customers,” said Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.
Pikuza, a business banking specialist, has more than 15 years of financial experience. She was most recently a customer service manager of BankAtlantic’s Lake Worth location.
Pikuza is an active member of her community, volunteering at Poinciana Elementary School and serving as a member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce in Palm Beach. She most recently became a member of the Executive Women’s Golf Association. Pikuza holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University.

About BankAtlantic: BankAtlantic, “Florida’s Most Convenient Bank”, is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Florida. Via its broad network of community branches, online banking division - BankAtlantic.com , and conveniently located ATMs, BankAtlantic provides a full line of personal, small business and commercial banking products and services. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week with extended weekday hours, Free Online Banking & Bill Pay, a 7-Day Customer Service Center and Change Exchange coin counters.

BankAtlantic Bancorp (NYSE: BBX) is a bank holding company and the parent company of BankAtlantic.
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