Title: SVP - Credit Administration

Bank: American National Bank

Bank Address: 3000 Ogden Rd., Roanoke, VA 24018

Preferred Phone: 540-795-3926

Preferred Email: reedm@amnb.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Amber Nikolay

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: TBD

Region: Central/Southside

Title: Commercial Lending Assistant Manager

Bank: American National Bank and Trust

Bank Address: 110 Winston Salem, NC 27103

Preferred Phone: 704-564-6528

Preferred Email: nikolaya@amnb.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Misty Reed

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Working closely with Misty!

Region: Central/Southside

Title: SVP, Director of Loan Review

Bank: Atlantic Union Bank

Bank Address: 4355 Innslake Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Preferred Phone: 804-418-5622

Preferred Email: steven.yaeger@atlanticunionbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Anna Austin

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I'm looking forward to getting to know my mentee better through this process and using the VBA Mentorship Program's resources to be the best mentor I can be.

Region: Capitol

Title: Senior Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Reviewer

Bank: Atlantic Union Bank

Bank Address: 1051 E Cary St., Suite 103, Richmond, VA 23219

Preferred Phone: 804-248-2989

Preferred Email: anna.austin@atlanticunionbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Steven Yaeger

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am mostly looking forward to gaining more knowledge about being a leader in a bank. I am looking forward to learning what my strengths are and how I can apply them in a leadership role working for a financial institution. Being an appraiser with a very specific area of expertise and my current employer being the only bank I have worked for, I feel that I need to learn more about other functions that are important for a bank to be successful and how my role as a leader would fit in this puzzle. I am very interested in meeting other people who are in other roles working for a bank. I am excited about learning from other people who have more experience and learning from them what challenges they faced and how they overcame these challenges. I am looking forward to workshops and meetings with my mentor which can guide me to resources that will help me be successful in the future. I am definitely very excited to have a mentor and be able to share thoughts and ideas with someone who is in a different role, has more experience in leadership and may see things from another perspective.

Region: Capitol

Title: Director of Corporate Assets

Bank: Atlantic Union Bank

Bank Address: 4255 Innslake Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Preferred Phone: 804-337-0968

Preferred Email: linda.majikes@atlanticunionbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Sara Edwards

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Continuing to grow my leadership skills.

Region: Capitol

Title: SEC Financial Reporting Manager

Bank: Atlantic Union Bank

Bank Address: 4355 Innslake Drive, Suite 200 Glen Allen, VA 23060

Preferred Phone: 804-663-7934

Preferred Email: s.fitzsimmons87@gmail.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Lisa Cuba

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am most looking forward to broadening my network, learning from others perspectives and experiences, and how others have navigated their careers within the banking industry.

The resources I am most interested in gaining access to are 1) a guide or tool that I can leverage to help me manage my career as a working mom. 2) networking groups for women in finance/accounting

Region: Capitol

Title: SVP - Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Bank: Bank of Botetourt

Bank Address: P.O. Box 339, Buchanan, VA 24066

Preferred Phone: 540-591-5022

Preferred Email: banderson@bankofbotetourt.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Rosa Lowe

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I'm looking forward to the opportunity of sharing my experiences as a 33-year veteran banker with other bankers and learning how to provide guidance and leadership to another banker who's developing in their career.

Region: Central/Southside

Title: Cybersecurity Officer

Bank: Bank Botetourt

Bank Address: PO Box 339, Buchanan, VA 24066

Preferred Phone: 540-591-5055

Preferred Email: rlowe@bankofbotetourt.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Barbara Anderson

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am most looking forward to growing both personally and professionally. I am excited to have the opportunity to explore the potential that I have in my career path at Bank of Botetourt and to focus more on my development within the company and my role. I am looking forward to having the chance to learn more about the management role and establish goals that will help me get there.

Region: Central/Southside

Title: SVP, Regional Manager

Bank: Benchmark Community Bank

Bank Address: 100 S. Broad St., Kenbridge, VA 23944

Preferred Phone: 434-774-6686

Preferred Email: holly.mcfarland@bcbonline.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Donna Wilborn

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am most interested in having the opportunity to inspire other women and to equally learn from them. I have been blessed with amazing mentors and coaches through the years and I wish to pay this forward to not only Donna, but as many other talented team members as possible. I look forward to learning how to really slow down and listen to my mentee and offer support and guidance.

Communication and organizational skills are two of my strongest areas, however, I am looking forward to learning the best means of teaching these particular skillsets. Leadership is also something that has come natural for me and I look forward to obtaining appropriate skills which will allow me to grow a strong crop of young leaders.

Region: Capitol

Title: AVP/Operations Officer

Bank: Benchmark Community Bank

Bank Address: PO Box 569, 116 S Commerce St, Kenbridge, VA 23944

Preferred Phone: 434-676-2666

Preferred Email: donna.wilborn@bcbonline.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Holly McFarland

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am very interested in learning from another female officer of our bank to gain new perspectives and fresh ideas. There are many resources that we can utilize, but most of all, to hear from other females in the banking industry who will share their knowledge and insight with you.

Region: Capitol

Title: Chief Experience Officer

Bank: Blue Ridge Bank

Bank Address: PO Box 609 Luray VA 22835

Preferred Phone: 540-908-7499

Preferred Email: Dorothy.Welch@mybrb.bank

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Miranda Cave and Carlie Kelly

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to:

Region: Northern Virginia

Title: Director of Customer Support

Bank: Blue Ridge Bank

Bank Address: 17 W Main St; Luray, VA 22835

Preferred Phone: 540-843-5233

Preferred Email: Miranda.Cave@mybrb.bank

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Dorothy Welch

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am most looking forward to gaining more motivation and confidence towards my own decision making and leadership skills. Additionally, I look forward to ideas for continued career growth and industry knowledge. I am most interested in connecting with colleagues in the industry who may work in similar departments and offer advice guidance.

Region: Northern Virginia

Title: Credit Administration Officer

Bank: Blue Ridge Bank

Bank Address: 17 W Main Street, Luray, VA 22835

Preferred Phone: 540-742-7026

Preferred Email: carlie.kelly@mybrb.bank

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Dorothy Welch

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: As a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program, I am looking forward to connecting more with my mentor and becoming more aware of my capabilities and potential that will allow me to continue to grow personally and professionally. I am most interested in reading the book, Slay Like a Mother!

Region: Northern Virginia

Title: FVP, Retail Market Leader

Bank: C&F Bank

Bank Address: 7600 Lagrange Pkwy Toano, VA 23168

Preferred Phone: 757-561-7744

Preferred Email: thaden@cffc.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Morgan Kucinski

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Continued relationship building, sharing experiences, adding to existing skills, helping others build confidence and move forward on their own/putting others in a position to achieve their goals and/or next steps.

Region: Eastern

Title: HR Business Partner

Bank: C&F Bank

Bank Address: 3600 La Grange Parkway, Toano, VA 23168

Preferred Phone: 757-741-2232

Preferred Email: mkucinski@cffc.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Taryn Haden

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Look forward to learning how to empower women in banking. It is a male run organization and how to promote and help women succeed.

Region: Eastern

Title: VP, Dir. of Operations

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: 35 School Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Preferred Phone: 804-435-4240

Preferred Email: telliott@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Whitney Eriksen

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I’m looking forward to share what I learned through this program as a mentee and from my leadership experience in general.

The biggest resources that I’ve found are the connections and relationships the VBA provides. Getting together and participating in this program is a giant resource!

Region: Eastern

Title: Accounting Specialist

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: 6421 Canon Way, Gloucester, VA 23061

Preferred Phone: 804-695-8214

Preferred Email: weriksen@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Tracy Elliott

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I'm excited to build relationships with leaders within the bank, to learn about how they got to where they are today. I want to learn about the things they did right along the way, but also mistakes made (if they are willing to share!) I also want to get advice on how to be a better CFS employee and grow within the organization.

Region: Eastern

Title: CCO/Director of Risk And Internal Audit

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: 35 School Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Preferred Phone: 757-593-0029

Preferred Email: tpastella@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Ashley Sulick

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I love to network with my peers. It is a benefit to me to guide and influence those rising leaders! Coaching difficult employees is a resource I am interested in learning more about.

Region: Eastern

Title: Commercial/Consumer Loan Production Manager

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: 35 School Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Preferred Phone: 804-435-4228

Preferred Email: asulick@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Tracy Pastella

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am looking very forward to connecting with fellow women in banking as well as the opportunity to learn from many of the different participants and speakers, and getting to do so IN PERSON! I feel it is so important to build a broad network of empowered women that I can look to and communicate with for insight and perspective I may not have. Knowledge is power and I am ready to LEARN!

Region: Eastern

Title: SVP, Managing Director of CPS

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: 97 N Main Street. Kilmarnock VA 22482

Preferred Phone: 757-941-1319

Preferred Email: kroot@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Melissa Hicks

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I love the camaraderie and inspirational themes that always surround VBA programs. Skills towards mentoring someone professionally towards success is always a priority for me as a manager. I know I will glean many insights from my mentee and others in the program.

Region: Eastern

Title: Project Manager II

Bank: Chesapeake Bank

Bank Address: P.O. Box 1419 Kilmarnock, VA 22482

Preferred Phone: 804-832-0448

Preferred Email: mhicks@chesbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Kate Root

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I'm so excited to be a part of the VBA Women's Mentorship Program this year. As a mentee, I look forward to learning key management skills from my mentor, growing my knowledge of bank management, and achieving the set goals. I'd like to increase my confidence in areas such as decision-making and leading and empowering my co-workers in a team setting. I look forward to conferring with other women in the banking industry and gaining resources to help me grow in my project management role.

Region: Eastern

Title: SVP, Senior Business Banker

Bank: MainStreet Bank

Bank Address: 10089 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030

Preferred Phone: 703-350-5609

Preferred Email: ktzitzouris@mstreetbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Ashley Lemke

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I am most looking forward to the workshop with Katherine Wintsch. I am really looking forward to being a mentor to another woman in my organization.

Region: Northern Virginia

Title: BSA Manager

Bank: MainStreet Bank

Bank Address: 22980 Shaw Road Sterling VA 20166

Preferred Phone: 571-375-1359

Preferred Email: alemke@mstreetbank.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Katie Tzitzouris

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Hearing the stories and advice from strong women.

Region: Northern Virginia

Title: EVP Chief Retail Banking Officer

Bank: Old Point National Bank

Bank Address: 1812 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23517

Preferred Phone: 7577281225

Preferred Email: lcalvert@oldpoint.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Shawna Herron

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Looking forward to having thoughtful discussions between Shawna, my Mentee, and myself. Also excited to see which tools the VBA will share to make the experience a great one!!

Region: Eastern

Title: VP, Branch Operations Manager

Bank: Old Point National Bank

Bank Address: 1 West Mellen St. Hampton, VA 23663

Preferred Phone: 757-728-1742

Preferred Email: sherron@oldpoint.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Laura Calvert

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I would like to uncover and unleash my abilities to develop, lead, coach and manage successful individuals and high performing teams.

I am most interested in hearing the real life stories of successful women in the banking industry...how they got where they are and what they are doing to sustain in rapidly changing environment.

Region: Eastern

Title: Vice President/ Marketing Director

Bank: Old Point National Bank

Bank Address: 101 East Queen Street, Hampton, VA 23669

Preferred Phone: 757-728-1743

Preferred Email: lwright@oldpoint.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Qwayshawn Adams

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: Connecting with other women in banking, as well as facilitating growth for my mentee.

Region: Eastern

Title: Marketing Coordinator

Bank: Old Point National Bank

Bank Address: 101 East Queen St, Hampton, VA 23669

Preferred Phone: 757-325-6193

Preferred Email: qadams@oldpoint.com

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Laura Wright

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: As a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program, I am most looking forward to learning about connecting with other young women in the baking industry.

Region: Eastern

Title: Director of Benefit Plan Analysis

Bank: Virginia Bankers Association

Bank Address: 4490 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060

Preferred Phone: 804-819-4752

Preferred Email: pconnelly@vabankers.org

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Gabriella Bond

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I look forward to participating in discussions related to working more efficiently and strategically in a team environment. The book discussions will be insightful at identifying what may be holding me back from achieving my full career potential.

Region: Capitol

Title: Benefits Analyst

Bank: Virginia Bankers Association

Bank Address: 4490 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, Virginia, 23060

Preferred Phone: 757-561-3072

Preferred Email: gbond@vabankers.org

Who is the Mentor/Mentee: Pam Connelly

What are you most looking forward to as a participant in the VBA Mentorship Program and what resources are you most interested in gaining access to: I'm most looking forward to networking opportunities that are not always readily available given my current position. I am interested in the provided resources around bank management and hope to gain a greater understanding of the banker's that my work affects on a day-to-day basis.

Region: Capitol