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.