"Our company has spent the last decade building the infrastructure and talent to support a multi-billion dollar state-wide commercial bank, growing from $100 million in 2001 to over $1.65 billion today," said Collins. "With Lynne's leadership, we will remain focused on operating a safe, sound, and strong financial institution that is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Her excellent reputation and industry experience are invaluable especially in the current economic climate."

Wines is a widely respected, well recognized banking veteran who joined CNLBank in January of 2008 from Colonial Bank N.A. where she was president and CEO of commercial banking for South Florida. Previously she was CEO of Union Bank in Ft. Lauderdale, where she built the bank from a small de-novo to a highly successful $1 billion bank before it was acquired by Colonial Bank.

"I am honored to partner with Mike and work with a talented team at CNLBank that is committed to providing superior service and financial solutions to our clients," said Wines. "Florida banking has been part of my life for over 25 years, and I am excited about helping CNLBank chart a successful path for our associates, customers, and shareholders."

Wines is also a community activist, serving on boards and volunteering with numerous non-profit agencies and professional organizations. She is the 2009-2010 chair-elect for the United Way of Broward County as well as the chair of their Governance Committee. In addition, Wines serves as Vice Chair of 211 First Call for Help Broward, Inc. and is a board member of the Council for Educational Change and WPBT Channel Two. She is also a member of Broward Workshop.

Over the years, Wines has been recognized for her personal and professional accomplishments.

She received the South Florida Business Journal's 2009 Influential Business Woman Award, American Diabetes Association's 2009 Valor Award, United Way of Broward County's 2009 Community Builder Award and Levinson's Jeweler's 2009 Gem of Fort Lauderdale Award. In 2008, Wines received the South Florida Business Leader Magazine's Women Extraordinaire Award; she also received the South Florida Business Journal's Diamond CEO Award in 2005. She was named to US Banker magazine's "25 Most Powerful Women to Watch" in 2004 and received South Florida Business Journal's Business Women of the Year Award in 2002.

A resident of Parkland, Wines received her Bachelor of Science degree from Nova Southeastern University.

About CNLBancshares, Inc.

CNLBancshares, Inc. is the holding company for CNLBank headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The company operates 16 full-service banking offices in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Gables, Naples, Ft. Myers, and Sarasota with assets of $1.6 billion. CNLBank offers a comprehensive range of business and personal financial products and services. CNLBank Wealth Management, a subsidiary of CNLBancshares, Inc., offers a complete platform of investment management and estate planning services with over $700 million in assets under management.

  Locations
 
  Downtown Orlando:
  450 South Orange Avenue
  Dr. Phillips:
  7625 Sand Lake Road
  Winter Park
  200 East New England Avenue
  Heathrow:
  1200 International Parkway South
  Sarasota:
  1567 Main Street
  Bonita Springs:
  9160 Bonita Beach Road
  Ft. Myers:
  5220 Summerlin Commons Boulevard
  Naples:
  1435 Pine Ridge Road
  Estero:
  7996 Mediterranean Drive
  Jacksonville:
  10739 Deerwood Park Boulevard
  Ponte Vedra:
  330 A1A North
  St. Augustine:
  1850 Old Moultrie Road
  Boca Raton:
  197 South Federal Highway
  Aventura:
  18167 Biscayne Boulevard
  Coral Gables:
  550 Biltmore Way
  Ft. Lauderdale:
  888 East Las Olas Boulevard

Source: CNLBancshares, Inc.