Our Trustee Program

Jason Aube

BB&T (Branch Banking and Trust)

A native of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Aube holds an undergraduate degree in Business management from The University of Mount Olive and a Master of Business Administration from East Carolina University. Aube started with BB&T in 2001, entering into the Leadership Development Program (LDP) in WinstonSalem. Prior to his arrival in South Florida, he was the regional retail banking manager for the Baltimore Metro Region, overseeing the financial performance of 50 branches. In April 2010, with the BB&T acquisition of Colonial Bank, Aube was asked to lead the newly formed South Florida Region of 70 branches as the regional retail banking manager. In February 2013, he was promoted to the role of market president for Palm Beach County, leading the commercial banking effort for BB&T. In November 2014, Aube transitioned into the role of market president for Broward County. In September 2017, he had the opportunity to return to Palm Beach County as the market president. Jason and his wife, Erica, have three sons (Colin, Haden and Logan), and they enjoy the warm winters of South Florida.

Sue Ellen Beryl Palm Beach Dramaworks

Sue Ellen Beryl is Managing Director of Palm Beach Dramaworks, a professional theatre company she co-founded with her husband in September of 2000. A graduate of Pace University, she began her career in theatrical management as Managing Director of the Schimmel Center for the Arts, and Box Office Manager and Publicity Director for Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. In addition, her business experience includes 10 years in the New York advertising industry and several years managing a family-owned business on the New York Commodity Exchange. She is proud of her service to the community as a former board member of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, serving two years as Chairman of its Cultural Executives Committee. Additionally, she served three years on the Allocations Committee for the Town of Palm Beach United Way and is a National Ambassador for the Actors’ Fund. Beryl currently serves as a Trustee of the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches.

George “Ed” BishopLocality Bank

George “Ed” Bishop is the SBA Director for Locality Bank, South Florida’s newest bank. His focus is on SBA, business banking, small business banking and treasury services for Locality, a “digital first” bank that incorporates the convenience of remote banking with the luxury of having a local banker. Ed has more than 25 years of banking experience. He has been a Business Banker, Business Banking Manager and Regional Executive with banks such as Bank of America, Wachovia Bank and BankUnited. Ed has spent his career specializing in assisting businesses meet their financial needs. He has been active in the South Florida market and has, both individually and as a team leader, successfully built key customer relationships and increased market share through promoting a customer-centric culture. A graduate of the University of Florida, Ed, along with his wife Lisa, actively volunteers in the community.

Bill Bone Larmoyeux & Bone

Bill Bone was born in West Palm Beach and graduated from Atlantic High School in Delray Beach. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida Warrington College Of Business and his Juris Doctorate degree from the UF Levin College of Law. He is a board-certified trial lawyer practicing in Florida and a principal partner in the firm of Larmoyeux & Bone, representing personal injury clients. Bone has served the community by presiding over organizations such as the Forum Club, the Rotary Club and the UF Law School Alumni Association. In 2011 he served as chairman of the Town of Palm Beach Centennial Commission. He currently serves as chairman of the Palm Beach County Do the Write Thing Challenge and is a member of the Educational Advisory Committee of the Kravis Center. Bone is the father of four teenage children, and he enjoys the sports of triathlon and cycling. He is a founding member of CycleFest, the Bill Bone Grand Prix, the Bill Bone Bike Tour, the Bill Bone ProAm Race and the Bill Bone Racing Team.