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Personal

Make a difference with each deposit you make. Climate First Bank offers a full-service portfolio of products, including dedicated personal loan options for solar and energy retrofits.

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Business

Running a sustainable business has never been easier. From commercial loans to checking and savings products, Climate First Bank has a variety of personalized options for your business needs.

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In this Together

We’re proud to join the movement of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits using our collective power to change the world. Learn how we’re partnering with B Lab, We are Neutral, Global Alliance for Banking on Values, and more.

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Bank like tomorrow depends on it. It’s time interest was fixed on the future.

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Meet Our Team

Ken LaRoe

Ken LaRoe is our CEO, Chairman and Founder. Click to Learn More about Ken.

Brian Kruse

Brian Kruse is our Vice President, Branch Manager, and Business Banker. Click to Learn More about Brian.

Edmund O’Carroll

Edmund O’Carroll is our Executive Vice President and Senior Loan Officer. Click to Learn More about Edmund.

Chris VanBuskirk

Chris VanBuskirk is our Senior Vice President, Senior Corporate Advisor. Click to Learn More about Chris

Scott Leitner

Scott Leitner is our Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Attorney Business Banking. Click to Learn More about Scott.

Valarie Nussbaum-Harris

Valarie Nussbaum-Harris – Executive Vice President, Tampa Bay Region Executive and Government Guaranteed Lending Executive. Click to Learn More about Valarie.

I believe in Climate First Bank’s mission to address and reverse climate issues. We need to work together to get the planet back where it needs to be.

- Brian Kruse

I’m ready to work with Climate First Bank to transform traditional banking into a values-based model that didn’t exist before.

– Valarie Nussbaum-Harris

It’s time interest was fixed on the future. Climate First Bank will sit at the heart of St. Pete by investing in local businesses and helping the environment.

— Investor

I love knowing that while I’m making money, each cent counts towards making the world a better place when banking with Climate First Bank.

Climate First Bank will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021 for the observance of Independence Day.

Climate First Bank is a values-based community bank focusing on environmental sustainability.