STARKE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 10, 2025--
DLP Bank, a Bradford County-headquartered bank, announced today that Larry J. Hickernell, Jr. has been named Chief Lending Officer & St. Augustine Market President.
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“We’re delighted to welcome Larry to our growing executive team,” says Harry Gunsallus, DLP Bank’s interim President. “His experience leading the Investment Funds team at DLP Capital will be invaluable as we continue to deepen our client relationships and bring DLP Bank’s services to investors, real estate operators, residents, and team members within the DLP ecosystem.”
During his nearly decade-long tenure at DLP Capital, Hickernell was instrumental in expanding the firm’s investor base, which grew from roughly 100 investors to over 3,600+ investors as of June of this year. “Cultivating deep, multigenerational relationships centered around candid conversations about legacy and impact is how we helped families thrive at DLP Capital, and I look forward to providing that same level of client service at DLP Bank,” says Hickernell.
In his new role at DLP Bank, Hickernell will lead market strategy and oversee operations for the bank’s St. Augustine region and across DLP’s overall client base. His primary focus will be to drive profitable loan and deposit growth through strategic business development and lending oversight. Additionally, he will be dedicated to building strong relationships with both customers and the community.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining DLP Bank,” says Hickernell. “The bank’s steep growth trajectory over the last two years has been impressive, and I look forward to identifying and executing on opportunities for continued expansion,” he says. “Closely integrating DLP Bank with DLP Capital’s existing platform is one of these priorities, and I’m thrilled to be spearheading this initiative on behalf of our St. Augustine community.”
About DLP Bank: Headquartered in Starke, Florida, two-time Inc. 5000 honoree DLP Bank provides personal and business banking and lending solutions to the residents of Bradford and Union counties. Initially founded as Community State Bank in 1957 and later acquired by DLP Bancshares in 2023, DLP Bank is on a mission to help clients dream bigger, live better, and prosper more.
“It’s an exciting time to be joining DLP Bank,” says Hickernell. “The bank’s steep growth trajectory over the last two years has been impressive, and I look forward to identifying and executing on opportunities for continued expansion.”
