L.B. Sierra Appointed as Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager
July 24, 2025
TAMPA, Fla., Jul. 10, 2025 - The Bank of Tampa is pleased to announce the appointment of L.B. Sierra as Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Relationship Manager, joining the bank's Commercial Real Estate team in Tampa.
"L.B. Brings a deep understanding of the Tampa Bay real estate market, along with long-standing local relationships that have contributed to his past success," said Owen LaFace, Executive Vice President and Pinellas County Market President. "His client-first approach aligns seamlessly with The Bank of Tampa's commitment to personalized service."
Before joining The Bank of Tampa, Sierra served as Market Leader at Matthew's Real Estate Investment Services. In that role, he led the launch of the firm's Tampa office and was instrumental in driving its early growth and development.
A passionate advocate for community involvement, Sierra actively participates in serveral professional and civic organizations. He currently serves on the boards of the Society of Real Estate Professionals and the University of Tampa MBA Alumni Association. He is also a member of the University of Central Florida Alumni Association.
Sierra graduated from the University of Central Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his MBA from the University of Tampa with a concentration in Management.
About The Bank of Tampa
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