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Business Wire
23-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
First National Bank Coastal Community Names Shaun E. Williams as President & CEO
WELLINGTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First National Bank Coastal Community (FNBCC) is proud to announce the appointment of Shaun E. Williams as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Williams brings over 28 years of banking experience and a strong track record of leadership in commercial and residential lending, strategic growth, and community engagement. 'Over the next year, we will focus on growing our loan portfolio, expanding our South Florida presence, and elevating our brand across the communities we serve." Share Most recently, Williams served as Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Vero Beach-based Marine Bank, where he helped expand the bank's loan portfolio and led the integration of advanced lending technology to improve efficiency and customer experience. 'It's an honor to lead a bank that believes in the power of relationships and local decision-making,' said Williams. 'Over the next year, we will focus on growing our loan portfolio, expanding our South Florida presence, and elevating our brand across the communities we serve. Our competitive edge will be built on culture, empowerment, and a shared commitment to being more than a bank.' Williams is one of the few bankers in the United States to hold both the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute and Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation from the Mortgage Bankers Association – a rare combination that reflects a unique expertise across both commercial and residential real estate finance. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nova Southeastern University and holds a bachelor's degree in finance from Florida Atlantic University. Williams also completed the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking administered by The Wharton School. Williams currently serves as chairman of the HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital board of trustees, treasurer of the Florida CCIM Chapter East Coast District, and a board member of the Florida Bankers Educational Foundation. As part of his vision for FNBCC, Williams will be launching local community advisory boards for each of the bank's four South Florida offices, ensuring the bank remains closely connected to the needs and opportunities within the markets it serves. About FNBCC FNBCC was chartered in 1991 and opened its first banking center in Douglas, Georgia. As of March 31, 2025, the Bank had $503 million in assets and four South Florida locations in Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. FNBCC is proud to serve as a true community bank, offering personalized service, local expertise and a deep commitment to the people and businesses in the community. For more information, visit
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Delhi HC Declares Appointment of Nagpur's Dr Jayant Deopujari as NCISM Chairperson Illegal
1 2 Nagpur: The Delhi high court declared the appointment of Nagpur's veteran Ayurveda practitioner Dr Jayant Deopujari as chairperson of the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) illegal. The court ruled that Dr Deopujari did not meet the statutory eligibility criteria laid down under the NCISM Act, 2020. The judgment was delivered on June 6 by a division bench led by Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and justice Tushar Rao Gedela in response to petitions filed by two former Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM) presidents, Dr Ved Prakash Tyagi and Dr Raghunandan Sharma. According to the NCISM Act, the chairperson of the commission must possess a postgraduate degree in any discipline of Indian Systems of Medicine from a recognised university and at least 20 years of experience, including 10 years in a leadership role in healthcare delivery, development, or education in Indian Systems of Medicine. The court found that Dr Deopujari holds a BAMS degree (Bachelor's in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) and a PhD in Kayachikitsa, but no MD or equivalent postgraduate degree in Ayurveda. He directly pursued a PhD without undergoing a standard postgraduate course, which the court ruled does not qualify as a substitute for a postgraduate (MD) degree. His claimed 'leadership' experience, particularly his role in a private Ayurvedic pharmaceutical company (Shivayu Ayurved Ltd, Nagpur), did not align with the law's definition of leadership in healthcare delivery or education. The high court made it clear that a PhD, though a research qualification, cannot be equated with a postgraduate degree for the purpose of statutory eligibility. The bench noted that the role of the NCISM chairperson requires educational and administrative qualifications rooted in medical education, not merely private sector experience. In strong words, the court observed, "Every degree awarded after graduation cannot be termed a postgraduate degree... the expression has acquired a specific technical meaning in India's higher education context." The court also clarified that eligibility norms cannot be diluted, even if a search committee or selection body finds a candidate suitable. The verdict may have far-reaching implications for regulatory appointments in the AYUSH sector. It reinforces the importance of adhering to strict statutory qualifications in public appointments, especially in healthcare education. As of now, the NCISM and the Union ministry of AYUSH have not announced a replacement for Dr Deopujari or commented on whether they will challenge the decision. Dr Deopujari, a prominent figure from Nagpur in the field of Ayurveda, previously served as president of the now-defunct CCIM. His tenure as NCISM chairperson was challenged in 2021.
