Richard B. Conger, ESQ. - Chief Trust Officer

Richard B. Conger has nearly 45 years of senior-level experience, having managed trust services during tenures with Coconut Grove and SunTrust Banks in Miami, and banks in Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia, before joining Coral Gables Trust. Mr. Conger holds bachelor’s and law degrees from the University of Louisville, and graduated from the National Trust School at Northwestern University with a Certified Trust and Financial Analyst designation. Mr. Conger attended the Darden Graduate School of University of Virginia, Washington and Lee University, the University of Kentucky, and the U.S. Naval War College. He has served as Chairman of the Kentucky Bankers Trust Council; the Executive Committee of the Virginia Bankers Trust Council; and the Legislative Committee of the Florida Bankers Trust Council.

Joseph Nader - Chief Investment Officer

Joseph Nader brings over 20 years experience in investment management and banking and provides guidance and customized service to help our clients meet their needs and goals. Joe’s career has included senior positions with Citicorp in both the United States and Latin America; JP Morgan Chase, where he managed over $1 Billion in high-net worth client assets; and more recently a large Miami-based family office with approximately $500 million in assets. He is recognized in the industry as an expert often quoted in the business financial media; and he is frequently invited as a guest speaker at industry events and corporate roundtables. Joe graduated with an MBA from American University in Washington D.C. and is devoted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami. Mr. Nader brings to CGTC a broad knowledge of investment products and wealth building and preservation strategies.

John W. Harris - Chief Wealth Advisor

John Harris brings over 20 years experience in investment management, private banking and commercial lending. John’s career includes positions as Senior Vice President/ Managing Director, Broward and Palm Beach Counties; Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust; Senior Vice President: Northern Trust; First Vice President/ Broward County SunTrust Bank. He brings a holistic and comprehensive planning approach to assist Coral Gables Trust’s clients and their families meet not only their quantitative but also their qualitative goals. He graduated from Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. with a B.S. in Business Administration; Graduate Babson Leadership Program and Omega ® Credit Training Program. He is currently enrolled in New York University CFP ® Program. Mr. Harris has extensive involvement with South Florida based community and charitable organizations such as the Broward Estate Planning Council, Board Member; Broward American Heart Association; Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Sciences; Georgetown Alumni Association Member; Riverwalk Trust, Trustee Member; and Coral Ridge Homeowners Association.

Diane Ashley - Senior Vice President, Business Development

Diane Ashley has over 35 years of banking experience. Before joining Coral Gables Trust she managed Bank of America’s Private Bank for Miami/Dade & Latin America and was the general manager for Bank of Boston International. She holds 5 principal securities licenses. Diane is a graduate of Tufts University and completed graduate studies at Columbia University. She is a board member of Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade county, and Florida Grand Opera. Diane is fluent in French, Spanish and Portuguese.

Eileen Santana, CFP ^® - Senior Relationship Manager

Eileen Santana is a Certified Financial Planner^TM with more than eleven years’ experience in the industry, having previously worked in the International Trust department of Northern Trust Bank of Florida. She is an active member of the Financial Planning Association and serves on the United Way’s Young Leaders Executive Board. A Miami resident, Eileen holds BBA and MBA degrees from the University of Miami.