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Prior to launching Florida Capital Bank, Hughes served as president, chief executive officer and director of Florida Banks. Prior to his association with Florida Banks, he served as chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer of SouthTrust Bank of Florida, where he was responsible for negotiating bank acquisitions and overseeing operations. Hughes is also formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer of Baptist Health System, Inc. His many years of banking experience also include service as executive vice president of Florida National Banks of Florida, Inc., and chairman and president of Florida National Bank of Jacksonville. Hughes began his career with Wachovia in North Carolina. | 