John Medina (MBA ’98) | July 2023

Medina (MBA ’98) was recently appointed to the Florida Gateway College District Board of Trustees by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Medina is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Bank. He is also a veteran of the United States Army and has served as the Treasurer for the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Suwannee Valley 4C’s. 

Medina spent most of his banking career at First Union National Bank/Wachovia Bank, where he gained experience as a Commercial Banker, Private Banker, Corporate HR Trainer, Financial Consultant Leader and Area President and Community Banking Executive.

Medina also serves on numerous boards throughout the state of Florida and has served as the Rotary International District Governor for District 6940 in 2018-2019.