Building Healthy Practices: How The Bank of Tampa Serves the Healthcare Community
Written by Bryan Boudreaux, The Bank of Tampa, SVP Market Director, Manatee County
Tampa Bay is a vibrant, growing region, and with that growth comes an increased demand for top-tier healthcare. Today, healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in our area, home to nationally ranked hospitals and a thriving network of practitioners.
In 2007, at the start of my banking career, I closed my first loan with a local physician—and something just clicked. I knew then that healthcare would be my focus. But it wasn’t until I joined The Bank of Tampa that I found my professional home. Here, I had the opportunity to work closely with our underwriting team to help build something that didn’t just serve the healthcare industry—we built a program tailored specifically to the professionals I had been working with for over a decade.
Since 1984, The Bank of Tampa has focused on serving and building relationships with owner-managed businesses. About seven years ago, we recognized a deeper need within the healthcare market. These practitioners weren’t just business owners, they were navigating a complex, high-stakes industry while trying to grow, transition, and serve their patients. That’s when I was asked to help develop what is now, our Practice Solutions program.
Our Practice Solutions program began with physicians and dentists and has since expanded to serve veterinarians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Whether launching a new practice, acquiring an existing one, expanding, or planning an exit strategy, this offering is built to help clients move forward with confidence. We provide access to up to 100% financing for business and personal needs. This includes everything from working capital and equipment purchases to commercial real estate projects and home loans. We walk with our clients through every stage of their career—from launching to scaling, succession planning, and retirement. With the support of our trust and wealth management division, we can continue guiding them well beyond their time in practice.
However, what truly sets The Bank of Tampa apart isn’t just our financing options, it’s the depth of the relationships we build and our commitment to deeply understanding the needs of the healthcare community. I make it a priority to stay connected beyond the bank. I sit on the Board of Governors at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and currently serve as Chair of We Care Manatee, a nonprofit helping uninsured residents access healthcare and attend and support local medical and dental membership organizations. Across the bank, our relationship managers are similarly involved in medical societies, professional associations, and healthcare-focused boards. Even our President and CEO, Corey Neil, serves on the Board of Trustees at Tampa General Hospital. This level of community involvement reflects our belief that strong relationships, not one-time transactions, make the biggest difference for our clients.
The most fulfilling part of my job is building long-term client relationships that enable me to watch their businesses grow over time. I think of one client, now also a good friend, who began as an associate at a local practice over eight years ago. Over the years, I have assisted with his initial partner buy-in, his final purchase of the entire practice, and the recent construction of his new 4,000 square-foot dental office. From day one, we’ve stayed in close contact, strategizing for each phase of his growth. That kind of long-term partnership sets our approach apart and makes my work so meaningful.
Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to serving others. At The Bank of Tampa, it’s our mission to serve them in return through thoughtful guidance, tailored financial solutions, and lasting relationships built on trust. Helping our clients succeed and knowing we played a part in their journey is the greatest reward.