Rita Lowman, President of Pilot Bank is a 40+-year banker who has blazed trails for the industry throughout her career.  Her career highlights include managing 22 acquisitions. In 2019 The Secured Lender Women in Finance named Rita one of the 50 Most Influential Female Bankers in the US.  She was named Business Woman of the Year (Angie’s Award) in 2018 and 2019 named by the Girl Scouts a Woman of Distinction. Most recently, Rita was named 2019 Outstanding Leader by the Tampa Chamber of Commerce and received Working Women of Tampa’s Leadership Award. Rita considers her true joy and talent working with emerging leaders and assisting this group reach their goals.