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The Canandaigua National Trust Company of Florida (CNTF) Board of Directors has appointed Christine L. Jennings as Director. 

Jennings worked as the Chief Executive Officer for the WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe. Here she conducted analysis of finances, internal operations, productions and fund raising capabilities to determine the viability of the struggling organization. Jennings developed a strategic plan to stabilize the organization.

She recruited a new Board of Trustees and advisory board of well-connected community leaders. The WestCoast Black Theatre Troupe has a promising future.

Jennings founded Sarasota Bank. In her 14 years she held titles of President, CEO, Chairman of the Board, and Director.

She also helped start Liberty National Bank, in Bradenton, Florida; where she was a Senior Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, and Director.

Jennings is active in the community, serving on numerous not-for-profit boards and committees in the Greater Sarasota and Manatee area. Throughout her career she has also been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. In 2013, she received the Humanitarian Award from Howard University Club, and the Boundary Crosser Award from Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE).