Locality Bank's Drew Saito Named 2026 Apogee Honoree
South Florida Business & Wealth recognizes Saito for his leadership and contributions to the business community
Nov 10, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. (November 12, 2026) – Drew Saito, Co-Founder, President and Chief Lending Officer of Locality Bank, received the 2026 Apogee Award in Banking and Finance from South Florida Business & Wealth (SFBW) magazine during its 12th annual awards ceremony on November 10 at Amerant Bank Arena.
The annual Apogee Awards honor distinguished C-suite executives across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties for their leadership and contributions to their industries and communities.
As a co-founder of Locality Bank, Saito has helped shape the bank’s approach to business lending and relationship banking, emphasizing local expertise and personalized service to advance its mission of empowering local businesses to maximize their potential.
“I’m honored to receive this recognition alongside so many great leaders in South Florida. I’m proud of what we’ve built at Locality and grateful for the team and community that continue to make it possible,” said Saito.
Saito’s recognition follows two other individual honors for Locality’s co-founders in 2026. Keith Costello, Chairman and CEO, was recognized as a Power Leader in Banking & Finance by the South Florida Business Journal, while Corey LeBlanc, Chief Technology Officer, was named Banker of the Year by the Florida Bankers Association.