Participant Profiles

Kutoof Alwazir

Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

Position/Title: Business Relationship Associate

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: 17036356059

Preferred Email Address: kalwazir@chainbirdgebank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: As a part of the National Banking team, we focus on client servicing and business development. We are expected to work with all other departments and know their products to make better referrals to our existing clients. We schedule online or in-person meetings for potential new businesses. We participate in external networking events to inform others of Chain Bridge Bank. Our main goal is to be knowledgeable in our products to better service our potential and current clients.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office

In my free time, I enjoy...: hiking, reading fiction, bike rides, and writing

Favorite Book or Podcast: Indigo Night by Tamino

My dream vacation would be...: to visit New Zealand

Davis Bailey

Bank/Institution: Southern Bank & Trust Company

Position/Title: Lender/ Community Banker

Years in Banking: 2.5

Preferred Phone Number: 17578036995

Preferred Email Address: davis.bailey@southernbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Responsible for soliciting new commercial and individual lending and deposit relationships from prospective customers and expanding existing relationships in accordance with the long range goals of the Bank. Properly underwrites, negotiates, structures and arranges the closing of consumer, commercial, and residential loans.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Office

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

Favorite Sports Team: Virginia Tech Football/Basketball

My dream vacation would be...: Bahamas

Christina Baker

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Solution Center Assistant Manager

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: 17577842748

Preferred Email Address: cbaker@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I am primarily responsible for managing our customer service contact center. We focus heavily on support for the majority of our bank's digital channels. My position also requires constant collaboration with other departments and lines of business in the bank to ensure a consistent customer experience.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Godfather

In my free time, I enjoy...: Reading and spending time with family and friends

Favorite Book or Podcast: Queens Podcast

My dream vacation would be...: United Kingdom

Anne Bartgis

Bank/Institution: Bank of Clarke County

Position/Title: Commercial Loan Assistant

Years in Banking: 13

Preferred Phone Number: 18144644016

Preferred Email Address: abartgis@bankofclarke.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I work to ensure the commercial loan package is ready for closing. I work with borrowers on past dues and any issues that arise.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Anything reality TV

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time outside with my family

Favorite Book or Podcast: Joe Rogan

My dream vacation would be...: Bora Bora

Mariano Castagnello

Bank/Institution: Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.

Position/Title: Operations Specialist

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Phone Number: -

Preferred Email Address: mcastagnello@chainbridgebank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Perform and assist in all activities in the Operations department (including, but not limited to the following areas: ACHs, checks, wires, debit cards, online/mobile banking, lockbox, and fraud prevention).

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The West Wing

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I actually *do* have a sense of humor

Last son you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Father and Son - by Cat Stevens

My dream vacation would be...: River cruise through Europe

Charity Coleman

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: AVP Core Processor

Years in Banking: 26

Preferred Phone Number: 14347746098

Preferred Email Address: charity.coleman@bcbonline.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Processing of all incoming and outgoing wires, ACH processing, overseeing ACH origination setup and RDC setups

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Resident

In my free time, I enjoy...: Watching my kids play sports

Favorite Sports Team: Longwood Lancers

My dream vacation would be...: a month long trip to Bora Bora

Aaron Cridlin

Bank/Institution: National Bank of Blacksburg

Position/Title: Office Manager - Christiansburg Branch

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: 15405779121

Preferred Email Address: acridlin23@gmail.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: My main roles in the Office Manager position are branch staff supervision, account opening and business development. I also often perform teller duties and am beginning to produce loans.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Yellowstone

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

Favorite Sports Team: Ohio State

My dream vacation would be...: Australia

Jason Crum

Bank/Institution: F&M Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: 15409101373

Preferred Email Address: jcrum@fmbankva.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Directs the overall activities for the branch they are 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.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: House of the Dragon

In my free time, I enjoy...: Hanging out with my children

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Falcons

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I just recently flew on a plane for the first time.

Bryan Daniel

Bank/Institution: Bank of Southside Virginia

Position/Title: Financial Center Manager 1

Years in Banking: 1

Preferred Phone Number: 14349172810

Preferred Email Address: bryan.daniel@bsvnet.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: -Opening and closing new accounts

-Personnel support -Operations in the branch: audits, debit card main. ATM maintenance.

My Favorite Sports Team: Washington Nationals

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me..: I'm a pitching coach.

Favorite Book or Podcast: Just B...Bethany Frankel

My dream vacation would be...: Hawaiii

Madison Davis

Bank/Institution: Primis Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager I

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: 18043663460

Preferred Email Address: madison.davis@primisbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Responsible for leading/managing branch team, ensuring branch goals are achieved, ensuring excellent customer service, acting as an escalation point for customer issues, and implementing training, and enforcing branch policies/procedures/regulations. Responsible for achieving individual and branch sales and lending goals. Offer guidance to customers and preform a variety of customer services. Enhance strong customer relationships by performing new account follow up and identify opportunities to grow the business and independently call on and develop new and existing business customers.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Andy Griffith Show

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

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Something in the Orange Zach Bryan

My dream vacation would be...: Greece

Renee Dolan

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: VP/Accounting Officer

Years in Banking: 16

Preferred Phone Number: 14342947171

Preferred Email Address: renee.dolan@bcbonline.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Oversee the performance of the finance and accounting department in fulfillment of job duties. Develop and recommend policies and procedures to Chief Financial Officer. Work closely with the SVP/Deposit Administration on matters pertaining to the day-to-day work flow of the bank. Responsible for personal matters, work schedules, and work flow.

Favorite Sports Team: My favorite sports team is the Detroit Lions although I haven't been watching football recently.

In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time, I enjoy park days with my grandbabies.

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Last song searched was Sand in My Boots - Morgan Wallen

My dream vacation would be...: My dream vacation would be two weeks in the Bahamas with my entire family.

Joey Dove

Bank/Institution: F&M Bank

Position/Title: AVP/ Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Phone Number: 15404330112

Preferred Email Address: jdove@fmbankva.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Responsible for the overall growth, and development of my clientele and team.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Documentaries

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my wife and my 4 year old boy, Rowan.

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify Apple Music): Wildflowers- Tom Petty

One thing about me that surprise people or that people don't know about me...: I play guitar in a punk rock band. and have been playing for 22 years.

Janie Faris

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: Human Resources Manager

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: 14343693017

Preferred Email Address: janiefaris@1stnatbk.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: In my current role, I manage the administrative functions of Payroll, Benefits, Performance Management and the Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Other functional areas of responsibility that I assist with include Personnel Budget, Compensation Management, Employee Relations and Employment Law Compliance.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Anything Crime Drama (Currently binge watching "Bones" on Prime)

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have a knack for finding four-leaf clovers. My record is 25 in a single day!

Favorite Book or Podcast: (Current Favorite) Where the Crawdads Sing

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): "Fancy Like" by Walker Hayes - its my jam when cleaning the house

Allie Fridley

Bank/Institution: Virginia Community Capital

Position/Title: Director of Internal Audit

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Phone Number: 15409682495

Preferred Email Address: afridley@vccva.org

Brief description of your role in the bank: Responsible for design and implementation of a risk-based audit plan to assess, report on, and make suggestions for improving the company's key operational and finance activities and internal controls.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Dumb & Dumber

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family & golden retriever

Favorite Sports Team: WVU!

My dream vacation would be...: Bora Bora

Richard Gallacher

Bank/Institution: Virginia Community Capital

Position/Title: AVP, Financial Reporting Officer

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: 15402940534

Preferred Email Address: rgallacher@vccva.org

Brief description of your role in the bank: Prepare monthly internal and external reports, including ALCO reports; Involved in preparation of the audited financials; Prepare and make external filings; Create/update reports as requested; Review rates and look at funding; Contact for other banks covenant requirements.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Friends

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

Favorite Sports Team: Glasgow Rangers

My dream vacation would be...: Back to Finland

Jacob Grimes

Bank/Institution: Highlands Community Bank

Position/Title: Director of Human Resources

Years in Banking: 0

Preferred Phone Number: 15406912304

Preferred Email Address: jgrimes@highlandscommunitybank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: - Manage Human Resources, Payroll, and Benefit Administration - Conduct ongoing Training and Development for Bank staff - Manage Recruiting and Onboarding of new staff - Write and review personnel policies. Ensure they are being followed. - 401k Plan Administrator - Provide excellent internal customer service to Bank employees - Ensure Bank is continuously compliant with all employment laws

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Seinfeld and The Office

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my wife and three children. Coaching their sports teams

Favorite Sports Team: Lakers, Vikings, and Hokies

My dream vacation would be...: An island with a beautiful beach and clear water

Alice Grow

Bank/Institution: Farmers & Merchants Bank

Position/Title: Loan Operation Manager

Years in Banking: 27

Preferred Phone Number: 15404763088

Preferred Email Address: agrow@fmbankva.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I’m responsible for the supervisor of the loan operations department. Daily, I assist with the processing of the non-real estate loan requests, loan maintenance and review of various reports. I provide loan support as needed to branches and lenders.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Joel Osteen

In my free time, I enjoy...: spending time with my grandchildren

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service or choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Lead Me Home

My dream vacation would be...: visiting all the national parks

Teri Halsey

Bank/Institution: Farmers & Merchants bank

Position/Title: AVP Deposit Operations Manager

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: 15408961731

Preferred Email Address: thasley@fmbankva.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Managing the deposit Operational functions of the bank to ensure processes and departments are running smoothly.

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I was born in Brazil

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

Favorite Book or Podcast: Joseph by Terri Fivash

My dream vacation would be...: Bora Bora

Jennifer Harding

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Branch Support Team Leader

Years in Banking: 9

Preferred Phone Number: 18044354209

Preferred Email Address: jharding@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I manage 5 people daily. Our main functions as a team is Reconcilements, daily reviews on maintenance, daily reviews on new accounts, liens, levy's garnishments & support of IRA's. I make sure that they are done properly and daily. I also take on projects that my team will be responsible for once we go live with the new function.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Forest Gump

In my free time, I enjoy...: Being with family and/or doing anything outside

Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys

My dream vacation would be...: Traveling over seas to different places for a month

Kevin Hill

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Regional Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 18

Preferred Phone Number: 18044849376

Preferred Email Address: khill@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I am responsible with managing the 4 branches in the Richmond Market. My actual office is located at out Patterson location, where I also complete retail transactions including opening accounts and teller transaction when necessary. My primary role as the Regional Manager is to ensure my teams are coached and provided necessary training to continue to give our customers world class service.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Coming to America

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I do not know how to ride a bike

Favorite Sports Team: San Francisco 49ers

My dream vacation would be...: Australia

Colleen Hube

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Jalisa Jackson

Bank/Institution: Blue Ridge Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: 18043135719

Preferred Email Address: jalisa.jackson@mybrb.bank

Brief description of your role in the bank: I approve and send time cards for employees; I'm in charge of the branch ordering; I run a teller drawer when needed; I also handle accounts which include business and personal; volunteer for local events.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Golden Girls

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with family

Favorite Book or Podcast: To Kill A Mocking Bird

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I have an identical twin

Brittany Johnson

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: Deposit Operations Lead

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: 14345496003

Preferred Email Address: brittanyjohnson@1stnatbk.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Customer Support; assist customers with balances and online banking; debit card inquiry; process closed accounts; assist employees with customer questions and problems.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Chicago Fire

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with family and on the ball field

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Tock and a Hard Place by Bailey Zimmerman

My dream vacation would be...: Bahamas

Kelly King

Bank/Institution: Primis Bank

Position/Title: Area Manager

Years in Banking: 26

Preferred Phone Number: 17572943691

Preferred Email Address: kelly.king@primisbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: As an Area Manager, I am responsible for leading the Branch Managers in my area, ensuring efficient operations and excellent customer service. I am responsible for the achievement of goals, including loan and deposit growth, budget, risk and employee retention. I implement development plans for staff and complete performance appraisals. I also perform a variety of administrative functions which include performing audits, approving customer transactions, analyzing customer lists and monitoring my markets performance.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Survivor

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

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I am an introvert

My dream vacation would be...: A trip to Hawaii

Jackie Langland

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Business Analyst

Years in Banking: 21

Preferred Phone Number: 15713309128

Preferred Email Address: jlangland@mstreetbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: My title is misleading. I actually am the administrator for our nCino/Salesforce software solution. I also write reports and do a bunch of other data related tasks.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: My favorite TV Show is Outlander.

In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time, I enjoy sewing, crafting, and especially hanging out with my husband and our 3 dogs.

One thing about me that surprise people or that people don't know about me: Something that surprises people is that I have a food texture aversion. For example, my favorite flavor is orange, but I can't stand a piece of orange in my mouth.

My dream vacation would be...: My dream vacation is Scotland.

Kelly Lewis

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: Fraud Operations Manager

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Phone Number: 14342944031

Preferred Email Address: kelly.lewis@bcbonline.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Overseeing the Fraud Department which encompasses debit cards and credit cards.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Resident

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family (two little boys 3 & 6, and my husband)

Favorite Sports Team: NASCAR - Kyle Busch

My dream vacation would be...: A month long beach vacation - all expenses paid

JW Luttrell, Jr.

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: IT Helpdesk Manager

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: 18044354704

Preferred Email Address: jluttrell@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I manage a team of 3 helpdesk technicians who support all internal staff with any and all IT Issues/Changes/Adds/Deletes. I also manage a good group of the banks software in configuring creations and edits. I also manage all of our SFTP Systems, Microsoft Office 365 Environment, Azure Active Directory, VOIP System, Some Network Management.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Chicago Fire/PD/EMS Series

In my free time, I enjoy...: Relaxing with Friends and Family

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Grand by Kane Brown

My dream vacation would be...: The Caribbean

Joanna Maiden

Bank/Institution: New Peoples Bank

Position/Title: Retail Sales and Service Manager

Years in Banking: 22

Preferred Phone Number: -

Preferred Email Address: Joanna@Newpeoples.bank

Brief description of your role in the bank: As the Retail Sales & Service Manger, my team I and I work in the Administration side of the bank. We are responsible for training new Relationship Bankers, making sure that policy and procedures are

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Steel Magnolias is my absolute favorite movie!

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

Favorite Sports Team: Alabama Crimson Tide! Huge Bama Fan! Roll Tide!

My dream vacation would be...: My dream vacation would be Santorini Greece

Cathy Morgan

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank

Position/Title: Senior Loan Documentation Specialist

Years in Banking: 13

Preferred Phone Number: 14104743059

Preferred Email Address: cjmorgan66@hotmail.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: Facilitate the closing of commercial loans, with a focus on real estate transactions

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Jerry Maguire

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

Favorite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

My dream vacation would be...: Going on ONE of my dream vacations on 9/2/22 - Portugal

Dianne Pillsbury

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Senior Mortgage Loan Officer, AVP, AMP

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Phone Number: 18046958228

Preferred Email Address: dpillsbury@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I am a Mortgage Loan Officer for the Gloucester and Hayes Branches. Also, work closely with the Mortgage Loan Officers to be their contact for concerns or questions for the Mortgage Loan Operations Team.

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves

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

Favorite Book or Podcast: Where the Crawdads Sing

My dream vacation would be...: A month on St. John

Rachel Poe

Bank/Institution: Carter Bank & Trust

Position/Title: Secured Credit Analyst

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: 12767323157

Preferred Email Address: Rachel.Poe@CBTCares.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: .

Favorite Sports Team: Duke (Basketball)

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with family and Reading

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I enjoy almost all most genres of music

My dream vacation would be...: Australia and Fiji

Keila Ragan-Wise

Bank/Institution: New Peoples Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 19

Preferred Phone Number: 14238630268

Preferred Email Address: keila@newpeoples.bank

Brief description of your role in the bank: I officially became the branch manager on September 26, 2022. I oversee day to day operations of the branch. I am responsible for taking consumer loan applications, opening new accounts, run a teller drawer as needed. I am responsible for making sure we are audit compliant. I also work with my customers to make referrals to our commercial banking department, financial services, and mortgage department.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Golden Girls

In my free time, I enjoy...: Spending time with my family and fur babies

One thing about me that surprise people or that people don't know about me...: I have my motorcycle license.

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

Jenny Rice

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: Deposit Operations Lead II

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: 14343693043

Preferred Email Address: jennyrice@1stnatbk.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I handle EIMs, Visa Disputes, Wires, ACH, scheduling, Customer Service, Balancing Daily and monthly recons, Mobile/ATM deposits. I can backup all task in Operations and Customer Support . I am also AAP Certified

Favorite TV Show/Movie: I have many TV and movies that I enjoy. That is my downtime. My favorite of all time is Dirty Dancing and my most recent TV show is Yellowstone.

In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time I like to spend time with my boys and puppy.

Favorite Book or Podcast: My favorite books are the Twilight series, and any book that Nichols Spark wrote.

Favorite Sports Team: I have always like VT but now my niece is in her first year there so I feel like I have to pull for them.

Slater Rice IV

Bank/Institution: Blue Ridge Bank, N.A.

Position/Title: Senior Customer Service Advocate

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Phone Number: -

Preferred Email Address: slater.rice@mybrb.bank

Brief description of your role in the bank: As a Senior Customer Service Advocate of Blue Ridge Bank, N.A., I am responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our White Stone branch location. I provide support to the teller line, assist customers with their financial needs (account opening, financial planning, other bank related services, etc.), and complete necessary audits and monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Additionally, I provide support to other branches in our market and assist in training new hires as needed.

Favorite Sports Team: Dallas Cowboys

In my free time, In enjoy...: Fishing and shooting pool

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: I enjoy singing classic country karaoke

My dream vacation would be...: A getaway to somewhere tropical

Madison Simms

Bank/Institution: Select bank

Position/Title: Retail Operations Assistant

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: 14342297908

Preferred Email Address: madison@myselectbank.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: As a retail operations assistant I work along side my tellers to make our branch run the best it can and meeting the needs of each customer.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Outer Banks

In my free time, I enjoy...: spending time with my far babies, family, being outdoors to going on runs

Favorite Sports Team: Bucs

My dream vacation would be...: Going to bora bora or going on a hunting expedition

Josh Sites

Bank/Institution: Carter Bank & Trust

Position/Title: Commercial Lender

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: 14349964459

Preferred Email Address: josh.sites@CBTCares.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: The role of my position is to build relationships with our commercial clients and assist them with their banking needs. Clients needs can range anywhere from deposit accounts, loans and lines of credit and treasury management products. Through building these relationships I am able to be in a position where I can not only assist our clients with their banking needs I can also educate them on the types of services they need that match up with their overall goals.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Wedding Crashers

In my free time, I enjoy...: In my free time, I enjoy playing golf mostly or going to the gym.

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves

Last song you searched on your digital music streaming service of choice (ex. Spotify, Apple Music): Working Man by Larry Fleet

Chelsea West

Bank/Institution: Bank of Botetourt

Position/Title: Merchant Services Officer

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: 15404920084

Preferred Email Address: cwest@bankofbotetourt.com

Brief description of your role in the bank: I sell merchant services and point of sale systems to local businesses. I also help our current merchant service customers with their point of sale system needs. This could be in the form of troubleshooting, installing, or technical support.

Favorite Sports Team: My favorite sports team is the Patriots.

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

Favorite Book or Podcast: A Flicker in the Dark

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: One thing about me that surprises people is that I have three children ages 16, 14, and 12. I'm married into three boys ;)

Blaine White II

Bank/Institution: New Peoples Bank

Position/Title: Credit Analyst

Years in Banking: 2

Preferred Phone Number: -

Preferred Email Address: blainew@newpeoples.bank

Brief description of your role in the bank: I work day to day as a credit analyst focusing solely on commercial loan requests. I also serve on 2 board level committees and as a Board of Director Intern.

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me...: The first 6 years after college I worked as a beef cattle producer.

In my free time, I enjoy...: Aviation, farming, golfing and spending time with my family.

Favorite Book or Podcast: The Joe Rogan Experience and Lex Freidman

My dream vacation would be...: Touring the country side of Italy.