Originally from Elizabeth, NJ, Dave moved to South Florida in 1959. After graduating from McArthur High School in Hollywood in 1965, he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1966. He became a Sergeant in Pararescue by the end of his enlistment in 1969. Dave holds an MBA from Nova Southeastern University.
Dave began his career in banking in 1969 at Hollywood Federal Savings Bank. He became a member of the Regent Bank team in 1999 specializing in construction financing and commercial lending. Involved in many community and civic organizations, Dave is on the Board of Directors of the Broward Business Network and Liberia Economic and Social Development, Inc. He is also a member of Nova Southeastern University Alumni Association and volunteers for the Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce.
Speak to Dave for any of your commercial or construction financing needs.
Charlene Bender started her banking career in Park Ridge, Illinois and continued in banking when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale. Her background includes commercial lending, real estate finance and wealth management. This background provides the ability to work with clients to determine an over-all assessment of a company’s needs to bring in team members to meet those needs.
Charlene graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Finance. She also completed the Cohen Brown Training and courses offered by the American Institute of Banking. She has held various licenses – 6, 7, 65 and Life, Health & Variable Annuity.
Charlene enjoys being involved in the community and has served as a member of many organizations, including holding numerous leadership rolls. Organizations in which Charlene has participated include the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Co-chair of Broward Partnership for the Homeless – Breakfast of Champions fundraiser, Notre Dame Fort Lauderdale Alumni Club Board of Directors and Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. She is Past Chair of the Downtown Council and graduated in Class I from the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. Charlene served as Program Chair for Leadership Fort Lauderdale Class III, Community Services Board member for the City of Fort Lauderdale and Board of Adjustment and Past President of Knoll Ridge Homeowner’s Association.
Charlene is excited to be part of the Regent Bank family and to have the opportunity to focus on clients’ needs to assist them in being successful.
Brian Faust is a commercial lender with more than 15 years of experience in the Florida commercial banking market. Experienced in commercial loans, secured and unsecured, lines of credit, equipment and other business assets loans, commercial real estate loans, construction lending, US Small Business Administration guaranteed loan programs and other types of commercial and consumer loans. Brian is a member of various civic and business organizations in Broward County. He is located at the Fort Lauderdale Office and you can contact him by calling 954-765-5500.
