Barclay R. Harless Appointed as Senior Vice President, Market Director
Aug. 20, 2025
TAMPA, Fla., — The Bank of Tampa is pleased to announce the appointment of Barclay Harless as Senior Vice President, Market Director of its Downtown St. Petersburg Banking Office.
"With deep roots in the St. Pete community and more than a decade of experience delivering financial solutions in our local market, Barclay is well-positioned to make a meaningful impact," said Owen LaFave, Executive Vice President and Pinellas County Market President. "Barclay is a strong cultural fit and brings the kind of high-touch, relationship-focused approach that defines our style of banking."
Prior to joining The Bank of Tampa, Harless served as Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager at Valley Bank, where he focused on building and strengthening client relationships. In this role, he delivered customized financial solutions designed to meet clients' short- and long-term goals.
A passionate advocate for community involvement, Harless currently serves as board chair of CareerSource Tampa Bay and board president of R'Club Childcare, Inc. He is a current board member and past chair of St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership and former board member of the Warehouse Arts District Association.
Harless holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in both History and Political Science from the University of South Florida.
About The Bank of Tampa
The Bank of Tampa is one of the largest community banks in the Tampa Bay area. It has been privately held by its employees, directors, and clients since the bank's inception in 1984. It has offices in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Sarasota, and Manatee counties. The Bank of Tampa's assets total more than $3.0 billion, with outstanding loans greater than $1.76 billion. It's wealth management practice has more than $1.6 billion total assets under care. To learn more, visit www.thebankoftampa.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X.
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