Bosses for Babies

How This Boss Makes an Impact for Children in Florida

The Bank of Tampa recognizes the importance of family and supports employees through robust parental leave policies. Eligible employees receive 100% of their weekly earnings for four weeks following the birth or adoption of a child, and birthing parents may take up to 12 workweeks of fully paid leave.

In addition, the Bank offers family-friendly benefits, including paid time off, paid sick leave, hybrid work options for some positions, and comprehensive health coverage for employees and dependents, including free telehealth visits. Tuition reimbursement and a private lactation room at the Blanchard location further support employees as parents and professionals.
 

Bio

Owen LaFave serves as Pinellas County Market President for The Bank of Tampa, leading the strategic direction of local offices while also overseeing commercial real estate and marketing. He hosts the bank’s “Money” Market Podcast and previously served as Commercial Real Estate Director, where he helped expand the bank's portfolio and reputation in that sector. With over 20 years in Tampa Bay banking, Owen brings deep expertise and community commitment to his role.

Owen holds a B.A. in Business Finance from the University of South and serves as the 2025 Chair of the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Governors. His community involvement includes board services with Neighborhood Lending Partners, the St. Pete Free Clinic, and the St. Pete Economic Development Council, along with previous roles with GCJFCS, the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), Downtown Tampa CRA Advisory Board, Historic Preservation Commission for the City of Tampa, Leadership Tampa Alumni Association, and the Tampa Downtown Partnership and First Housing, Inc. He is also a graduate of Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Tampa Class of 2015 and was named a Tampa Bay Business Journal Up & Comer in the 40 under 40 category in 2016.