Amerant Bank names Tony Eelman EVP and Chief Product Officer
Amerant Bank appointed Tony Eelman as Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer to lead product strategy across its financial services and lending platforms. Eelman will align product design and technology with the bank’s go-to-market strategy, leveraging his mortgage and strategic experience to drive cohesive consumer and commercial solutions.
1. Appointment Overview
Amerant Bank has elevated Tony Eelman to Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, tasking him with steering enterprise product strategy across consumer and commercial services. In this role, Eelman will focus on aligning product design with technology and refining the go-to-market approach to deliver differentiated client solutions.
2. Professional Background
Eelman most recently served as President of Amerant Mortgage, where he oversaw origination, credit, compliance, technology modernization and strategic initiatives during significant growth phases. He previously held senior roles such as Managing Senior Vice President at City National Bank of Florida and Chief Operating Officer at FBC Mortgage, driving M&A integrations and product modernization.
3. Strategic Implications
By centralizing product oversight under Eelman, Amerant aims to create a unified customer experience and accelerate program-based lending platforms. His mandate includes leveraging digital tools and cross-functional alignment to support sustainable growth, enhance market differentiation and generate long-term value for stakeholders.