Earlyn Barton, MBA

Earlyn Barton, MBA, is an accomplished banking professional with more than three decades of experience in credit administration, commercial lending, and portfolio management. She currently serves as Assistant Vice President and Credit Administration Senior Specialist at Amerant Bank, where she plays a critical role in overseeing loan documentation for complex commercial real estate and commercial lines of credit transactions, often ranging from multimillion-dollar deals. With a deep understanding of credit approvals, regulatory requirements, and risk management, Earlyn acts as a key gatekeeper in the lending process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and integrity before transactions are approved to close.

Earlyn’s career in banking began in 1989, shortly before graduating college, and has spanned multiple leadership roles, including her previous position as Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Banesco USA. Having worked both as a commercial lender and within credit administration, she brings a unique, detail-oriented perspective that allows her to anticipate issues, support lending teams effectively, and protect the interests of the bank while maintaining a strong customer-first mindset. She holds a Master of Business Administration from St. Thomas University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida Memorial University, grounding her professional expertise in a strong academic foundation.

Beyond her professional career, Earlyn is deeply committed to community service and leadership. She has been actively involved with the Broward County Council of PTA/PTSA for over a decade, serving as President from 2018 to 2020 and continuing as a Past President and Board Member. She is also a longstanding member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, where she has dedicated years of service to educational initiatives, scholarships, and community uplift. Originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Earlyn attributes her drive, work ethic, and passion for giving back to her Caribbean upbringing, which emphasized education, respect, and service—values she continues to champion both professionally and personally.

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