Rep. Vanessa Oliver Receives FBA Friend of the Trust Industry Award

 TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Rep. Vanessa Oliver, R-Punta Gorda, has received the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) 2025 Friend of the Trust Industry Award. The announcement was made during the FBA’s 66th Annual Trust & Wealth Management Conference in Fort Lauderdale. 

“Rep. Vanessa Oliver was selected for this award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to Florida’s trust industry,” Trust Division Chair Carlos Batlle said. “She has consistently shown a willingness to listen, engage and provide thoughtful insight on issues impacting our profession. Her support has strengthened our ability to serve Florida families and communities.” 

“Since joining the Florida House in 2024, Rep. Oliver has quickly emerged as a trusted partner in advancing legislation that supports Florida’s economy,” FBA President & CEO Kathy Kraninger said. “She understands the vital role trust and wealth services play in helping Floridians preserve and grow their assets, and her leadership has been instrumental in ensuring a strong foundation for our industry’s future.” 

The FBA’s dedicated Trust & Wealth Management Division serves institutions providing clients with private banking, asset management, and trust banking services. The Division has an executive board, as well as active and involved legislative and education committees, that work to create value for its Trust & Wealth Management members and their clients, customers and communities throughout the state. 

Other FBA award recipients included Sen. Lori Berman, who also received the Friend of the Trust Industry Award; Stacey-Ann Williams, who received the Tinsley-Wells Honor Graduate Award; Roland “Kelly” Caldwell, Jr., who received the Trust Banker of the Year Award; and Susan Walker, who received the Trust Hall of Fame Award. 

For more than six decades, bankers and industry friends have helped lead the FBA’s Trust Division. We are pleased to honor these awardees for their contributions to the Florida trust industry and Florida’s economic well-being. 

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Through advocacy, education and engagement, the Florida Bankers Association (FBA) supports Florida bankers in better serving their customers and communities. Established in 1888, FBA today represents more than 150 banks of all sizes, and their dedicated 134,000+ employees, operating in the state of Florida.