Bank/Institution: The Bank of Charlotte County
Position/Title: Management Intern
Years in Banking: Less than 1 year
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: aagee@bankofcharlotte.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Training to take on the duties of a loan officer and branch manager
Favorite TV Show/Movie: For All Mankind
In my free time, I enjoy...: I enjoy: going for rides in my Willys Jeep
Favorite Book or Podcast: Off the Husk
My dream vacation would be...: Traveling across and seeing all the sights in America.
Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox
Position/Title: Indirect Dealer
Years in Banking: 16
Preferred Phone Number: (434) 435-7171
Preferred Email Address: talmond@thefarmersbankva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Dealing directly with dealerships to make loans. I also help with floor plans, dealer reserves & consumer loans.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Virgin River
In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family
Favorite Sports Team: Freedom Fastpitch Softball
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Fancy Like
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 22
Preferred Phone Number: (804) 414-3070
Preferred Email Address: tbrown@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: In my current role at Chesapeake Bank, I am the Branch Manager of our newest branch location in Chesterfield. I oversee the daily operations of the branch and work with the team to grow the branch.
Favorite Book or Podcast: Dale Carnegie, How to Win Friends and Influence People
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Steel Magnolias the Movie and Netflix Show
In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time, I enjoy exercising, whether taking classes at my local gym or hitting the pavement with my feet or bike.
My dream vacation would be...: My dream vacation would be to go on adventure to visit multiple islands and explore them.
Bank/Institution: Old Point National Bank
Position/Title: Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 16
Preferred Phone Number: (75&) 325-6122
Preferred Email Address: RBullock@oldpoint.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Oversee office operations, sales functions, security, employee coaching, and small business development. Maintain and develop processes and controls to increase branch profitability. Lead efforts to retain existing small business and consumer clients and obtain new small business and consumer clients.
Favorite Sports Team: Leicester City Football Club
My dream vacation would be...: a tour of Italy
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Billions
In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: Assistant Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 5
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: sburney@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: My role at Chesapeake Financial Shares consists of many things. Such as; assisting with branch audits, reviewing and approving quarterly reports, keeping up with security policies, handling customer problems/complaints, processing consumer loan applications, approving employee schedules, opening accounts, assisting in the branch where needed and many more.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Gilmore Girls
In my free time, I enjoy...: Before COVID I enjoyed going to the movies and hanging out with family.
My dream vacation would be.: My dream vacation would be going to the mountains, staying in a cabin on a lake and just hanging out. Enjoying the views!
Favorite Book or Podcast: A Bend in the Road
Bank/Institution: American National Bank and Trust
Position/Title: Customer Support Manager
Years in Banking: 9
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: Ncrawford80.312@gmail.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: In my current position I manage about 5 employees. I conduct audits, review monthly audits, complete monthly employee coaching, managing payroll, opening/closing all types of accounts, working consumer loans and making sure the teller line functions well daily. I have also had the pleasure of being a part of out DE&I taskforce that is now becoming a committee.
Favorite Sports Team: It's a tie... Chicago Cubs/Chicago Bears
In my free time, I enjoy...: finding something fun to do with friends or family
One thing about me that surprise people or that people don't know about me..: I have a pretty good collection of foreign coins and old US coins/ bill from running a convenience store for 12 years.
My dream vacation would be...: New Zealand to see penguins
Bank/Institution: Primis Bank
Position/Title: Area Manager/Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 24
Preferred Phone Number: (757) 327-0157
Preferred Email Address: SONYA.DANIELS@PRIMISBANK.COM
Brief description of your role in the bank: A passion for excellence through providing leadership and management for the Hampton Roads North Region (Hampton, Newport News, and Williamsburg) with approximately less than $40 million in aggregate loan/deposit balances ensuring profitability, growth, and sound operation. I educate, connect and am a financial resource for businesses and consumers.
In my free time, In enjoy...: SPENDING TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Favorite TV Show/Movie: THE WIZ
Favorite Sports Team: NORFOLK STATE SPARTANS
My dream vacation would be...: TURKS & CAICOS
Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association
Position/Title: Government Relations Specialist
Years in Banking: Less than 1 year
Preferred Phone Number: (703) 398-9189
Preferred Email Address: heather@vabankers.org
Brief description of your role in the bank: I help manage and coordinate the Virginia Bankers Association's Government Relations efforts including lobbying, legislative tracking during the VA General Assembly session and PAC and grassroots coordinating.
My dream vacation would be...: Going to Greece!
In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading, running, hiking and doing puzzles
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground
Favorite Sports Team: VCU Basketball and the Washington Nationals
Bank/Institution: The Bank of Southside Virginia
Position/Title: Branch Operations Manager
Years in Banking: 5
Preferred Phone Number: (757) 633-9919
Preferred Email Address: ashley.fisher@bsvnet.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I oversee management operations for the Smithfield branch as well as help with other branches when needed. I am considered a universal banker as well so can do anything from basic teller transactions to review loan applications.
In my free time, I enjoy...: powerlifting/exercising, riding horses, spending time with my daughter and husband.
Favorite Sports Team: Virginia Tech Hokies
My dream vacation would be.: a working dude ranch out west!
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Hope Floats
Bank/Institution: The Bank of Marion
Position/Title: Loan Officer
Years in Banking: 4
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: benh@bomva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: At The Bank of Marion I assist customers in loans. I handle all personal, auto, and residential loans. I also monitor social security death benefits for the bank. I also fill in for area branches as manager when the branch managers take vacations.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office, Star wars Saga
In my free time, I enjoy...: I enjoy spending time with my family, and playing some occasional video games.
My dream vacation would be.: Traveling to Ireland
Favorite Sports Team: Virginia Tech Hokies (GO TECH GO)
Bank/Institution: Select Bank
Position/Title: Customer Service Representative
Years in Banking: 1
Preferred Phone Number: (540) 583-0382
Preferred Email Address: chris@myselectbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: In addition to processing transactions, I maintain and open new accounts, as well as serve as customer support for our online banking department.
In my free time, I enjoy...: audio mixing
My dream vacation would be...: somewhere with beautiful natural lighting
Favorite Sports Team: Cleveland Browns
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): The Payback by James Brown
Bank/Institution: F&M Bank
Position/Title: Branch Manager/ Assistant Vice President
Years in Banking: 15
Preferred Phone Number: (540) 908-9206
Preferred Email Address: alam@fmbankva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I direct the overall activities for the branch and am assigned ensuring conformances with compliance directives and Bank policies. Directs the activities of Branch staff and works with them to execute branch goals and action plans that align with overall Bank objectives. Fosters a positive work environment and ensures an overall excellent customer experience in the branch. Responsible for all retail lending and commercial lending up to $250,000.
Favorite Book or Podcast: The Fault in Our Stars
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Yellowstone
In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family
My dream vacation would be: Iceland
Bank/Institution: Carter Bank & Trust
Position/Title: Compliance Analyst
Years in Banking: 12
Preferred Phone Number: (276) 226-6506
Preferred Email Address: jessica.lucas@cbtcares.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: To ensure the Bank is following regulatory guidelines by completing reviews of different regulatory areas on a monthly basis.
Favorite Book or Podcast: I love to listen to Steven Furtick
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Heartland
In my free time, I enjoy...: Love to sit outside and enjoy peaceful scenery
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): On Spotify I just searched Fancy Like by Walker Hayes yesterday :)
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 37
Preferred Phone Number: (757) 565-1199
Preferred Email Address: ctmoore@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: As the Branch Manager I am responsible for making sure that my team has the training they need to be a success and give our customers excellent customer service. I open new accounts (checking, savings, CD's, IRA's) Consumer Personal Loans. Teller when needed.
Favorite Book or Podcast: Mysteries
Favorite TV Show/Movie: NCIS
In my free time, I enjoy..: Reading and spending time with my family
My dream vacation would be...: Family vacation to England, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Austria and Australia
Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
Position/Title: Business Relationship Associate
Years in Banking: 5
Preferred Phone Number: (703) 712-0636
Preferred Email Address: ananali@chainbridgebank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I provide white-glove service to our clients by having a personalized approach to their banking experience. I am in charge of opening accounts as well as configuring clients' account or online access based on their activity and needs. I deal with business development for the bank by maintaining client stewardship with existing clients and reaching out to prospects who inquire about our different banking services and products. I also aim to be an expert in our online banking, Treasury Management, in order to be able to answer any client or bank employee questions about features.
In my free time, I enjoy...: Baking and Painting
My dream vacation would be...: An in-water resort stay at the Maldives
Favorite TV Show/Movie: This Is Us/Good Doctor/Manifest (love them all equally)
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have a collection of around 100 plus common to rare houseplants/ I have a big collection of tabletop board games
Bank/Institution: American National Bank and Trust
Position/Title: Commercial Lending Assistant Manager
Years in Banking: 11
Preferred Phone Number: (704) 564-6528
Preferred Email Address: nikolaya@amnb.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Manager of the Commercial Lending Assistants, responsible for ensuring every commercial loan in the Bank is closed, funded, secured and maintained.
Favorite Book or Podcast: Podcast: What Really Happened?
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office
In my free time, I enjoy...: Spoiling my kids and saving dogs
My dream vacation would be...: Anywhere with water
Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank
Position/Title: Loan Operations Supervisor
Years in Banking: 19
Preferred Phone Number: (571) 375-1304
Preferred Email Address: cperinis@mstreetbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Loan maintenance, New loan processing, Modifications, Collateral releases, GL reconciliation
In my free time, I enjoy...: gardening
My dream vacation would be.: Hawaii
Favorite Sports Team: Steelers
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Steel Magnolias
Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox
Position/Title: Compliance Officer
Years in Banking: 11
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: creed@thefarmersbankva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Review & Audit all loans and HMDA Officer.
Favorite Book or Podcast: Pride & Prejudice
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Forest Gump
My dream vacation would be.: Ireland & Scotland
Favorite Sports Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Bank/Institution: Bank of Botetourt
Position/Title: Deposit Operations Officer- Head of Card Services & EBanking
Years in Banking: 9.5
Preferred Phone Number: (540) 591-5017
Preferred Email Address: jseay@bankofbotetourt.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I oversee the Card Services and Electronic Banking departments. I assist with all projects related to each department as well as assist with daily customer and employee support.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family.
My dream vacation would be.: To relax on a white sand beach.
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Old McDonald...for my daughter.
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: Management Trainee
Years in Banking: 1.5
Preferred Phone Number: -
Preferred Email Address: csmith@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I rotate through all areas of the bank learning about each department and the job responsibilities associated with the roles. I also assist with various projects in each area as needed. I will move into a position in one of the departments after completing the year-long program.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Blacklist
My dream vacation would be.: Bora Bora
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have 2 black belts in Karate.
In my free time, I enjoy...: Baking
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: BSA Assistant
Years in Banking: 23
Preferred Phone Number: (804) 435-4371
Preferred Email Address: klsmith@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Analyze a variety of reports for suspicious or unusual activity, reports any findings to the BSA Officers, supports internal customer inquires, documents all decision making processes, reviews Currency Transaction Reports, maintain files for annual review of Money Service Businesses, maintain files for annual review of Exemptions, monitors and ensures efficient operations of YH BSA software and reports, assist in investigations of suspicious activity, responsible for scanning all documents after proper review and sign-off, performs quality control on scanning and indexing process, assist with preparation of annual BSA Training for the organization, provide support for OFAC responsibilities, performs 314a monitoring, responsible for FinCEN and OFAC downloads and maintenance, requests and obtains additional information as needed to support and document compliance decisions involving BSA, and cross train and assist with other BSA and Compliance duties.
Favorite Book or Podcast: Pride and Prejudice
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Proposal
My dream vacation would be.: Belize
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: Play Trumpet
Bank/Institution: F&M Bank
Position/Title: Human Resources Management
Years in Banking: 2.5
Preferred Phone Number: (540) 896-1763
Preferred Email Address: rstills@fmbankva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I do the day to day workings of Human Resources which includes processing paperwork and putting into practice strategic initiatives.
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I lived in Yosemite National Park for 4 years.
In my free time, I enjoy...: Exploring
My dream vacation would be.: Travel to all the National Parks
Favorite Sports Team: Florida Gators (any sport)
Bank/Institution: Primis Bank
Position/Title: Area Manager
Years in Banking: 12
Preferred Phone Number: (804) 431-5250
Preferred Email Address: casie.taylor@primisbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Creating business development strategies to ensure long-term success with profitability, growth, and sound operations. Enhancing and overseeing 3 branches to ensure sound operations and efficiency.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Manifest
In my free time, I enjoy...: Camping and spending time with my family
My dream vacation would be.: Venice, Italy
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: That I used to Powerlift. My max squat was 275lbs. Twice my body weight.
Bank/Institution: Mainstreet Bank
Position/Title: Deposit Operations Manager
Years in Banking: 35
Preferred Phone Number: (571) 375-1375
Preferred Email Address: sthompson@mstreetbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Manage department of 3 in Deposit Operations/Wire area. We manage all incoming and outgoing wire requests, including international. We also monitor our Cash Service Businesses, Dormant accounts, DDA & SAV Nonpost, Chargebacks, Returns, Stop Payment Suspects, Proof & Fed Adjustments, Process CDARS files and orders, Merge ACH origination files into mainframe, all debit card requests (new, hotcard, limit changes)
Favorite Book or Podcast: Bailey Sarian's Murder Mystery & Makeup Mondays
In my free time, I enjoy...: reading, cooking, discovering new music, interacting with my cat
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Silk Sonic's "Skate"
Favorite Sports Team: Washington Wizards
Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank
Position/Title: Assistant Corporate Secretary
Years in Banking: 13
Preferred Phone Number: (804) 435-4213
Preferred Email Address: stiller@chesbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I manage the office area of the CFO, serving as administrator, secretary, and receptionist. I am responsible for writing the company’s minutes and keeping minute books current on a timely basis, and prepare various Tentative Agendas and Consent Agendas in advance of board meetings, including attachments as needed. I handle all stock transfer requests and process dividends and stock splits as approved by the board of directors. I also assist with preparation of annual report, proxy, and proxy statement.
Favorite Book or Podcast: a podcast that educates on things that entertain but don’t matter
My dream vacation would be...: Hawaii- my sister-in-law and her family live there and it is our goal to visit next year.
One thing about me that surprise people or that people don't know about me...: I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2008.
Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Most likely something from Imagine Dragons or Weezer as my 9 year old son's music taste is expanding.
Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox
Position/Title: AVP/Assistant Branch Manger
Years in Banking: 25
Preferred Phone Number: (434) 983-2265
Preferred Email Address: lwarner@thefarmersbankva.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: Process Consumer, Real Estate and Small Business Loans. Provide support to the indirect lending area. Serve as Operations Manager for the Dillwyn Branch.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Notebook
In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me..: That I like to hunt (bow hunt)
Favorite Sports Team: Indianapolis Colts
Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank
Position/Title: Executive Administrator
Years in Banking: 2
Preferred Phone Number: (347) 564-1804
Preferred Email Address: lucy.whitmer@atlanticunionbank.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I support the CEO, John Asbury, and CFO, Rob Gorman by handling a variety of tasks including calendar management, planning and execution of Executive Leadership Team meetings, Senior Leadership Team meetings, special events, communications, as well as coordination and facilitation of twice yearly retreats for our Board of Directors. I liaise with the Executive Leadership Team and other Teammates regularly, and I look forward to gaining a more in depth knowledge of the banking industry so I can better support these leaders.
One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I love birdwatching and can identify most common species by their calls
In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading, cooking, and riding my (leased) horse Conway and spending time at the barn.
My dream vacation would be.: Staying in a villa in the Italian countryside
Favorite Book or Podcast: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank- South Hill VA
Position/Title: VP/Branch Manager
Years in Banking: 15
Preferred Phone Number: (434) 292-8860
Preferred Email Address: nicole.young@bcbonline.com
Brief description of your role in the bank: I have been with Benchmark for almost 15 years. My role with the bank is managing one of the busiest branches that our bank has. I spent time conducting one on one coaching sessions with my staff for career development. In addition to managing, my role includes building customer relationships through assisting with loans, and other products and services offered to our customers.
Favorite TV Show/Movie: Family Matters
In my free time, I enjoy...: Fishing
My dream vacation would be.: Jamaica
Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys