BankAtlantic Appoints Gamal B. Megherfi To Vice President and Branch Market Manager

BankAtlantic Appoints Gamal B. Megherfi
To Vice President and Branch Market Manager

          FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – May 22, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today the appointment of Gamal B. Megherfi to Vice President and Branch Market Manager of the Missouri Avenue branch in Largo.

         With 16 years of banking industry experience, Gamal will be responsible for the management of the Missouri Avenue branch in Largo along with developing and growing new business markets. Gamal holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of South Florida along with Graduate studies at the University of Aix/Marseille in France.


Missouri Avenue location: Telephone: (727) 581-9590

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, Change Exchange coin counters and free retail and business checking with a free gift.

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

Media Contact:

Sandra Fine, rbb Public Relations
Phone: 305-567-0535 Fax: 305-448-5027
Email: Sandra.Fine@rbbpr.com

Sharon Lyn or Leo Hinkley, BankAtlantic
Phone: 954-940-6383 Email: CorpComm@BankAtlanticBancorp.com 

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