RYAN G. JAMES

Over the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about the connection points between taking care of my business and taking care of myself. As a leader, it’s difficult, maybe impossible, to separate your own life from the success of your company. A person who stays up all...

During the lockdown, Surety helped several local Florida businesses secure PPP loans. Ryan and Surety Customer, The DeLand Fish House, were interviewed by the Daytona Beach News-Journal in April.

Ryan was featured in Thrive Global where he discussed his ideas on customer service, serving the under-banked along with other thoughts on leadership and life. See the article here.

I became the CEO of Surety Bank in 2009 just as the real estate collapse and The Great Recession took hold. My plan for growing the bank came to screeching halt and I had to pivot into working out our existing loans, raising capital, and saving the bank from becoming...

In the November 23, 2018 edition of the Orlando Business Journal, Ryan was featured in the executive profile section. He discusses what he and his team are doing to take one of Florida's oldest banks, Surety Bank, to become relevant for years to come....

American banker interviewed Ryan on the launch of booyah! Bank as well as 2 more future niche online banks. You can read the American Baker article here, however, it requires a subscription. The recap is available on Payments Journal.

On April 22, 2020, Ryan was quoted in the West Volusia Beacon regarding relief funds dispersed throughout the community as part of the SBA's PPP Loan program. This article mentions how Surety Bank helped local business owners recover from the COVID-19 lockdown. The...

Ryan was recently added to Florida Trend's Florida 500 list of the state's most influential executives.

Independent Banker’s annual listing of the Best-Performing Banks 2023 illustrates how critical it is for community banks to lean into their strengths while seeking out innovation to better serve Main Street America.