Axiom Bank promoted Joe Dear to SVP, Commercial Market Executive. In this role, he will be responsible for leading and growing the bank’s Orlando Commercial Banking unit, including Treasury Management.

Dear has three decades of experience in commercial real estate asset management, loan originations, valuation and investment sales. He joined Axiom Bank in 2019 as SVP, Commercial Team Lead.

“In the past year, new and existing customers have come to depend on Joe’s deep expertise and innovative problem solving, especially while navigating unknowns during the pandemic,” said Dan Davis, President and CEO. “In his new role, he’ll continue to propel Axiom’s growth in the Orlando market and ensure that we remain a leader in community banking for years to come.”