Tallahassee, Florida, September 17, 2025
News Summary
Capital City Bank has added Stuart Chandronnet as a commercial banker in Tallahassee to serve businesses and property owners across Leon County. Based at the Capital City Bank Wealth Office on East Tennessee Street, he will provide credit analysis, relationship management and structure financing including business loans, lines of credit and construction financing, plus treasury management solutions. Chandronnet brings over a decade of banking experience and formal training from Flagler College and the Florida School of Banking. The hire reinforces the bank’s local lending capacity and community-focused commercial banking services in the region.
Capital City Bank adds commercial banker to support construction and development lending in Leon County
Capital City Bank has named Stuart Chandronnet as a commercial banker to serve business, real estate and construction lending needs in Leon County, the bank announced on September 16, 2025. The appointment places additional local commercial-lending capacity in the heart of Tallahassee and aims to expand access to tailored financing for owner-occupied and investment real estate, as well as construction and expansion projects.
Why this matters to builders and developers
Chandronnet will focus on corporate banking and real estate markets that are central to local construction activity. He will provide a range of commercial and business lending and treasury management solutions, including business loans, business lines of credit and construction loans for expansion or new development. Those products are commonly used by contractors, developers and business owners to start projects, manage cash flow during builds, and convert completed properties to income-producing assets.
Experience and role
Chandronnet joins Capital City Bank with more than a decade of banking experience, with expertise in commercial lending, credit analysis, relationship management and business development. He will be based at the bank’s Wealth Office at 304 East Tennessee Street in Tallahassee and will work closely with clients to structure financing solutions tailored to project timelines, borrower capacity and sector risks.
Bank resources and local footprint
Capital City Bank, founded in 1895 and headquartered in Tallahassee, provides consumer, wealth management, business and commercial banking services. The bank group is publicly traded and has approximately $4.4 billion in assets, with 62 banking offices and 107 ATMs/ITMs across Florida, Georgia and Alabama. Those resources are intended to support commercial lending, including construction and real estate financing, by connecting local bankers with broader balance-sheet capacity and treasury tools.
Education, community ties and local involvement
Chandronnet holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in marketing from Flagler College and completed the Florida School of Banking in 2023. He is active in local and regional organizations, serving as chairman of the advisory committee for a young professionals program with the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce, chairing the finance committee at Deer Lake Church, and leading the outdoor committee for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. His community work includes organizing fundraising events and supporting service projects through a local Rotary club, such as ramp builds and assistance for shelters.
Local market context
The hire comes as regional banking markets continue to evolve, with institutions adjusting branch and lending strategies to serve development corridors and growth markets. Local builders and commercial property owners may find added value from a banker who specializes in owner-occupied and investment real estate, and who can coordinate construction financing alongside treasury management and relationship banking.
Personal details relevant to local clients
Chandronnet lives in Tallahassee with his wife, a kindergarten teacher at a nearby elementary school, and their young daughter. He is engaged with the local sports and outdoor community and has interests in university sports, hunting and disc golf, which helps maintain local connections relevant to relationship-based commercial banking.
Practical takeaways for construction and development professionals
- There is a new local commercial banker focused on construction and real estate financing in Leon County.
- Available products include construction loans, lines of credit and business loans tailored to project needs.
- Capital City Bank combines local banking presence with broader corporate resources, including significant asset size and a multi-state office and ATM network.
- Builders and developers seeking project financing can expect relationship-driven credit analysis and tailored loan structures designed for local market dynamics.
FAQ
Who is the new commercial banker at Capital City Bank?
Stuart Chandronnet has joined the bank as a commercial banker serving Leon County, focusing on corporate banking and real estate markets.
What types of loans and services will he provide?
He will provide commercial and business lending, including business loans, business lines of credit, construction loans for expansion or new development, and treasury management solutions.
Where is he based?
His office is located at the Capital City Bank Wealth Office at 304 East Tennessee Street in Tallahassee.
What is his background?
He has over a decade of banking experience with skills in commercial lending, credit analysis, relationship management and business development. He graduated from Flagler College with a degree in business administration and a minor in marketing and completed the Florida School of Banking in 2023.
How can local builders and developers benefit?
Local projects can benefit from tailored construction financing, structured lending solutions that match project timelines and cash flows, and access to broader bank resources for larger or longer-term needs.
Key features at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| New hire | Stuart Chandronnet, Commercial Banker |
| Primary market | Leon County — corporate banking, owner-occupied and investment real estate |
| Office | Capital City Bank Wealth Office, 304 East Tennessee St., Tallahassee |
| Key products | Construction loans, business loans, lines of credit, treasury management |
| Relevant experience | 10+ years in banking; commercial lending and credit analysis |
| Bank scale | Founded 1895; ~ $4.4 billion assets; 62 offices; 107 ATMs/ITMs |
| Corporate listing | Publicly traded bank group headquartered in Florida |
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Additional Resources
- Capital City Bank welcomes commercial banker Stuart Chandronnet — Tallahassee Reports
- Wikipedia: Stuart Chandronnet Capital City Bank Tallahassee
- Bethany Corum named president of Capital City Bank — American Banker
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Bethany Corum Capital City Bank
- ServisFirst Bank announces first Tallahassee office — Tallahassee Democrat
- Google Scholar: ServisFirst Bank Tallahassee office 2022
- MidFlorida Credit Union / Prime Meridian coverage — Banking Dive
- Google Search: MidFlorida Credit Union Prime Meridian Tallahassee
- Tallahassee People on the Move — Tallahassee Reports (June 17, 2022)
- Google News: Tallahassee People on the Move June 17 2022
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