BankUnited announced it has hired Frank Fernandez of Miami as executive vice president to lead the bank’s network of 26 branches throughout Miami-Dade County.

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Frank Fernandez (Photo: Business Wire)

Frank Fernandez (Photo: Business Wire)

“Frank’s strong sense of community and depth of experience make him an ideal person to lead our dedicated branch team members throughout Miami-Dade,” said Gerry Litrento, senior executive vice president.

Bringing more than 24 years of banking experience to this top position, Fernandez will oversee the coordination of all Miami-Dade branch activities related to deposit and loan growth, and will lead the implementation of strategic and annual plans. He joins BankUnited from US Century Bank in Coral Gables, where he served most recently as vice president for retail banking in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Fernandez is active in the community, serving on the boards of the Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Actors’ Playhouse Miracle Theatre. He is an advisory board member for the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department and is chair of Read2Succeed. He serves as vice president of the Delutri Foundation.

Fernandez will be based in the bank’s Coral Way branch, 2159 Coral Way, Miami. For more information call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com.

About BankUnited, N.A.

BankUnited, N.A., a national bank and wholly-owned subsidiary of BankUnited, Inc. (NYSE: BKU), is headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with 100 branches in 15 Florida counties and six banking centers in the New York metropolitan area at March 31, 2015. Ranked third on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Banks in America 2015," and one of the largest independent depository institutions headquartered in Florida by assets, BankUnited provides a wide range of commercial and consumer banking services. For additional information, call (877) 779-2265 or visit www.BankUnited.com. BankUnited can be found on Facebook at facebook.com/BankUnited.official and on Twitter @BankUnited.