Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: Director of Community Development and Reinvestment

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Telephone Number: 18048744626

Preferred Email Address: nathalia.artus@atlanticunionbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: Director of Community Development and Reinvestment, CRA Officer, for Atlantic Union Bank. I am responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships and opportunities, promoting affordable housing, financial education, and economic development through investing in community based organizations. My work leading the Community Impact Team is focused on developing and managing strategic partnerships and opportunities throughout the entire Atlantic Union Bank footprint in VA, MD and NC.

Favorite Book or Podcast: Podcast: Hidden brain

My dream vacation would be...: Dream Vacation: Spring skiing anywhere with a slope and a nice apres

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't knw about me...: Surprise: I love 90s punk rock

In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time I enjoy: spending time with my multigenerational household members!

Bank/Institution: Bank of Botetourt

Position/Title: EVP - COO & CFO

Years in Banking: 29

Preferred Telephone Number: 15405915013

Preferred Email Address: maustin@bankofbotetourt.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I joined Bank of Botetourt as a college intern and was hired full-time upon graduation. I currently serve as EVP - COO & CFO. I am responsible for all accounting and financial reporting. In addition, I oversee the areas of Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, and our retail branch banking.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Top Gun Maverick was the best movie I've seen in the last 35+ years! flix

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me..: I am the youngest of 17 grandchildren

Favorite Sports Team: Duke Basketball

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Janet Jackson "Control"

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: EVP, Government & Member Relations

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Telephone Number: 18048194704

Preferred Email Address: mbruning@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I represent the Virginia banking industry at the Virginia state and federal levels, oversee the VBA BankPAC, and coordinate grassroots advocacy. I also coordinate VBA’s member relations efforts, including bank outreach and engagement as well as the endorsed provider program.

Favorite Sports Team: All Cleveland teams - Browns, Guardians, Cavs

My dream vacation would be...: Cruise in the Greek isles

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Caddyshack and Notting Hill

In my free time, I enjoy...: Watching sports or playing games with my girls

Bank/Institution: The Marathon Organization, LTD

Position/Title: President and CEO

Years in Banking: 48

Preferred Telephone Number: 17574342710

Preferred Email Address: adavies@marathonorg.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: A "2x" former bank CEO, Andy led the successful turnaround of two VA-based banks ($800 million and $3 billion) and has used those experiences to offer consultative services to community bank management teams and boards focused primarily on customized strategic planning, board self-evaluation projects, facilitation of board and management retreats and the resolution of regulatory enforcement actions. Andy leads quarterly CEO and CCO/Chief Lender Forums for the TN Bankers Association, and has been a featured speaker at events sponsored by bank associations in VA, NC, TN and MI, and the regulatory examination staff of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.

Favorite Book or Podcast:"The Killer Angels" (book)

In my free time, I enjoy...: reading

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have large 'collections' of various things

My dream vacation would be...: private tour of "Underground Rome"

Bank/Institution: Virginia National Bank

Position/Title: Vice President - Regional Manager for Northern Virginia

Years in Banking: 14

Preferred Telephone Number: 17036567362

Preferred Email Address: Cody.Florence@vnb.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I assist in creating an effective, efficient, and consistent experience across the Northern Virginia footprint for Retail Banking. Additionally, I collaborate with other departments fostering a team-player atmosphere whereby, clients are assisted in a timely manner and experience excellent customer service.

My dream vacation would be...: Visiting Iceland

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I am a Licensed Foster / Foster - to - Adopt Parent

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Ladder 49

In my free time, I enjoy...: Going to breweries, wineries, and the beach.

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Regional Manager, Vice President

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Telephone Number: 17572539080

Preferred Email Address: efloyd@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I get the opportunity to lead our Williamsburg Retail teammates in meeting customer service standards and production goals. Responsible for developing training and resources to assist in growing and retaining our Retail team, in order to grow the Bank.

Favorite Sports Team: North Carolina Tar Heels and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have 5 children ranging from 20 to 6 years old

Favorite TV Show/Movie: This is Us ..... now that it's over.... The Walking Dead

In my free time, I enjoy...: Playing video games, board games, or sports with my children

Bank/Institution: Floricane

Position/Title: Consultant and Facilitator

Years in Banking: N/A

Preferred Telephone Number: (570) 709-4743

Preferred Email Address: serena.fulton@gmail.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: Floricane is an organizational development consultancy based in Richmond that offers strategic planning, leadership development, and facilitation and training services. As a consultant and facilitator, I dabble in all of those offerings. My role involves everything from business development to client relationship management to design and delivery of services.

Favorite Book or Podcast: Book - Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler; podcasts - Race Capitol

In my free time, I enjoy...: Open mics, running and working out, live jazz shows, dancing, reading and writing

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I was in 3 commercials when I was younger. They were local and low budget, don't get too excited.

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Confessions by Sudan Archives

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Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: VP, Communications & Strategy

Years in Banking: 13

Preferred Telephone Number: 18048398420

Preferred Email Address: cowdom@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: Over the past thirteen years, Chandler has worked on a variety of efforts including managing the VBA’s Emerging Bank Leaders group for young professionals within the banking industry. Chandler took on the role of VP of strategy in 2015 and manages the execution of the VBA Strategic Plan for the organization. She manages the DEI efforts of the association. Chandler is the head of the VBA communications department and she works closely with the VBA Education & Training department, planning conferences such as the VBA Annual Convention, the VBA Leadership Conference, and the ABA/VBA/MBA DEI Summit.

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Anything Lizzo

Favorite Book or Podcast: Recently, "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley

In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading books and magazines and going to Corolla in the OBX

My dream vacation would be...: Italy - especially Cinque Terre - Spain and Portugal

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: Education & Training Coordinator/Event Registrar

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Telephone Number: 18046194720

Preferred Email Address: gqueen@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I coordinate in-person and virtual educational and training events/programs which involve consulting with instructors and speakers, marketing, managing site and technical logistics, communicating with participants about event specifics, creating and updating webpages, setting up registration criteria etc. I manage registrations and payments for all VBA educational events. I also oversee donations received for VBA's Education Foundation Annual Fund campaigns.

Favorite Book or Podcast: Dateline Podcast Series

My dream vacation would be...: An all inclusive trip to Tahiti

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have traveled to 17 different countries

Favorite TV Show/Movie...: Abbott Elementary/Brokenwood Mysteries (TV) & Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Movie)

Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox

Position/Title: Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer

Years in Banking: 20

Preferred Telephone Number: 14343527171

Preferred Email Address: trasey@thefarmersbankva.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I work as a member of the Bank' executive team to provide leadership and direction for the Bank. I'm passionate about engaging with employees and officers and cultivating their skills so they can better serve our customers and communities. I work directly with the Board of Directors as our corporate secretary and serve as the leader of the institution's strategic planning process and ongoing implementation.

Favorite Sports Team: Unapologetically - the Houston Astros

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): "I Ain't Worried" by OneRepublic (my son had my phone)

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family and friends as well as serving in/with my church

My dream vacation would be...: I just got to take my wife here this summer... Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Athens! Even more amazing than we expected!

Bank/Institution: Select Bank

Position/Title: Chief Operating Officer

Years in Banking: 22

Preferred Telephone Number: (434) 401-5456

Preferred Email Address: sherri@myselectbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I work closely with our CEO to ensure the bank is operating both effectively and efficiently. I enjoy leading the bank’s cultural engagement efforts, as well as the deposit incentive program, and serves as the bank’s FinTech adoption enthusiast. I collaborate with our board and executive management team to manage our capital offerings of subordinated debt and preferred stock. There aren't many areas of the bank that I don't touch on a daily basis and I enjoy the breadth of reach and involvement my position allows across our organization.

My dream vacation would be...: A European Snowboarding trip to include Chamonix, Meribel and Zermatt

In my free time, I enjoy...: Playing tennis, fishing, hunting, really anything outdoors and spending time with my girls doing all

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Currently the Morning Show

Favorite Book or Podcast: Stuff You Should Know

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Chief Information Officer

Years in Banking: 22

Preferred Telephone Number: 17579411334

Preferred Email Address: dseeterlin@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I lead Digital Strategy, Technology, and other strategic initiatives. I focus a lot of my time on industry engagement including leadership roles in the American Bankers Association, and on numerous Payments Advisory Boards. I also am very involved in the development of the CHUCK payments network, built by Chesapeake Bank and 7 other founding banks across the country.

Favorite Book or Podcast: 99 Percent Invisible

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves

In my free time, I enjoy...: Traveling to see new interesting places. While on trips I enjoy finding small local house museums.

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): It's Corn

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: President & CEO

Years in Banking: 39

Preferred Telephone Number: (804) 241-3223

Preferred Email Address: bruce@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: Help lead our efforts to support our member banks through industry advocacy, education & training and providing a variety of resources for banks and their employees.

Favorite Book or Podcast: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading, music, traveling

My dream vacation would be...: A month each year in a different city or place with my wife

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): French Cafe Lounge playlist

Bank/Institution: HIFI Agency

Position/Title: President

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Telephone Number: 19192104501

Preferred Email Address: hunter@hifiagency.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: As president and founder of HiFi Agency, I oversee a team of writers, designers, developers, and digital strategists that are dedicated to improving marketing in the financial sector. I work with banking clients across the country on brand, digital, and media strategies that help them attract, engage, and retain customers.

Favorite Book or Podcast: Vanderbilt

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Truffle Hunters

In my free time, I enjoy...: running, swimming, traveling with family

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I jumped out of a perfectly good airplane.