Harrison Celebrates 25 Years at Bank of the Islands

provided to The Santiva Chronicle

Bank of the Islands CEO Geoffrey Roepstorff and President Robbie Roepstorff surprised Lead Teller Heather Harrison with a celebration marking her 25th anniversary as a Bank employee.

“Heather has been a valued member of our customer service team for a quarter-century. She is the friendly face that so many customers (and their pets) have enjoyed visiting in our drive-through over the years,” said the Roepstorffs. “Recognizing that our Bank is in its 29th year of operations, Heather’s tenure really shows she has been part of our banking family practically from the start. We’re happy to highlight this milestone with her!”

Because her August 1 anniversary date fell on a Saturday, Harrison was surprised with a celebratory luncheon and recognition gift on July 31.

“Our Bank of the Islands family is such a special group of people,” said Harrison. “We are so lucky to work together in providing great service to our valued customers.”

Heather has been a Southwest Florida resident since 1982. She has enjoyed volunteering at many island events over the years, including CROW’s Taste of the Islands, the Sanibel School Fund’s Seahorse Festival, and Sanibel’s Fourth of July Parade, to name a few.

As the oldest locally owned and managed community bank in Lee County, Bank of the Islands has won more than 50 “Best of the Islands” awards. The Bank was voted Best Bank, Best Financial Services, and Best Mortgage Broker for 2025-2026. It has retained a 5-Star Superior Rating from BauerFinancial for more than a decade. The Sanibel office of Bank of the Islands is located at 1699 Periwinkle Way, at the corner of Casa Ybel Road. The Captiva office is at 14812 Captiva Drive, next to the Captiva Post Office. To learn more, visit http://www.bankoftheislands.com