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Garrett Richter
Garrett Richter
Chairman

Garrett S. Richter is the Florida Market President for First Foundation Bank. Previously, he served as a founder, director, president and CEO of First National Bank of Florida and First Florida Integrity Bank. He entered the U.S. Army in 1969, where he served in Vietnam with the 75th Ranger Company. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star. Following his Army service, Garrett also served in the Air Force Reserves. He was elected to the Florida Senate and served two terms, including as president pro tempore from 2012 to 2016. He chaired several key committees and led the Florida Defense Support Task Force. He currently serves on the boards of DLC, Veterans Florida, and the Florida Bankers Association. Garrett is a past chairman of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Collier. He is an alumnus and past member of the Board of Regents of Leadership Florida.  Garrett holds degrees from the University of Pittsburgh and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin.

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