BankAtlantic’s South Florida President, Chuck Mohr, Elected to the Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – December 15, 2009 – BankAtlantic, Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today that Mr. Chuck Mohr, BankAtlantic’s South Florida President and Regional Executive for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, was elected to the centennial slate for the 2010 Board of Directors of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Mohr will also serve as a member on the Chambers Finance Committee.

“Chuck is a native Floridian, born and raised in Broward County, with over twenty-six years of banking experience. He has been a tremendous asset to BankAtlantic, particularly in Broward County and throughout South Florida, and we wish him and the newly elected Board of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce great success,” commented Jarett Levan, CEO of BankAtlantic.


About the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce: The Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (“GFLCC”) has been committed to serving the business community and helping to promote future economic growth and development since 1910. Community, trade, industry growth, and providing members with networking opportunities are the utmost importance and the core of GFLCC. To learn more about GFLCC, please call (954) 462-6000, write to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, 512 NE 3rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, or visit http://www.ftlchamber.com.


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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