• SmartBank expanded its Florida Panhandle presence with two local banking leadership hires on Oct. 14, 2026.
• Austin Klanjac joined as Panama City market president; Jason Morehouse became Panama City Beach market president.
• Klanjac will be based permanently at the Panama City financial center, where Morehouse will initially operate.
• The expansion follows the recent opening of a financial center in Columbus, Georgia.

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