The board of directors of First Suncoast Trust Bancshares Inc. and subsidiary bank, First National Bank and Trust, have named Stephen Van Pelt the north region market president.

“It is with great pleasure that FNB&T recognizes Stephen for his contributions to our bank. His promotion is well deserved. Stephen’s knowledge of the Escambia and Monroe County market and leadership as market president will ensure we’re helping to make our customers’ financial lives better, through the power of every connection we can make with them,” said Glen F. Davis, president and CEO.

Van Pelt joined the bank in 2006.