BankUnited is strengthening its commercial real estate division in Florida by adding two experienced professionals to key markets. Gustavo Rodriguez and Daniel Rutishauser have joined as senior vice presidents and relationship managers in Miami and Tampa, respectively. This expansion underscores BankUnited’s commitment to serving the dynamic needs of clients in Florida’s rapidly growing economic landscape.
BankUnited Bolsters Florida Commercial Real Estate Team
BankUnited has announced a significant expansion of its commercial real estate division, strategically appointing two seasoned professionals to bolster its presence in key Florida markets. Gustavo Rodriguez has been named senior vice president and relationship manager for the Miami region, while Daniel Rutishauser will assume the same role in Tampa.
Key Takeaways
- Gustavo Rodriguez and Daniel Rutishauser join BankUnited as senior vice presidents and relationship managers.
- Rodriguez will focus on the Miami region, and Rutishauser on the Tampa region.
- Both will be responsible for originating and structuring commercial real estate loans, fostering client relationships, and driving deposit growth.
- Their appointments reflect BankUnited’s dedication to meeting the evolving needs of clients in Florida’s most active markets.
Experienced Professionals Join Key Markets
Gustavo Rodriguez brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as senior vice president and relationship manager at ABANCA USA in Miami. He is an active member of several prominent business organizations, including the CFA Society Miami, the Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Real Estate Lenders Association – South Florida Chapter, and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Rodriguez holds both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Florida International University and will be based at BankUnited’s Miami Lakes office.
Daniel Rutishauser joins BankUnited with 23 years of experience, most recently serving as a senior vice president at City National Bank of Florida in Tampa. He also dedicates his time to the community as the board president of NOMAD Art Bus, a nonprofit organization focused on delivering arts programming to underserved communities. Rutishauser earned his MBA from the University of Tampa and his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He will be based in BankUnited’s Tampa office.
Commitment to Florida’s Growth
With dedicated commercial real estate teams strategically positioned across the state, BankUnited is reinforcing its relationship-focused approach in Florida’s fastest-growing markets. This strategic expansion signifies the bank’s ongoing commitment to supporting the state’s economic development and meeting the diverse financial needs of its commercial clients.