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The Bank of Tampa announces two leadership appointments in Pinellas County

| Jo-Lynn Brown

The Bank of Tampa has announced two senior leadership appointments in its Pinellas County offices.

Barclay Harless

Barclay R. Harless has been named senior vice president and market director of the downtown St. Petersburg office. Harless brings more than a decade of experience delivering financial solutions in the local market. He most recently served as senior vice president and relationship manager at Valley Bank, where he focused on strengthening client relationships and providing customized financial strategies. Active in the community, Harless serves as board chair of CareerSource Tampa Bay and board president of R’Club Childcare and holds a bachelor’s degree in history and political science from the University of South Florida.

Joe Morgan has been appointed vice president and private relationship manager in the bank’s Clearwater office. Morgan joins The Bank of Tampa following several roles with PNC Bank, most recently as a Choice Banking relationship manager, where he collaborated with professionals to deliver tailored financial solutions. A graduate of Robert Morris University, with a bachelor’s degree in sports management, Morgan also volunteers as a youth baseball coach and manager.

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