Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank 

Position/Title: Director of Community Development and Reinvestment 

Years in Banking: 21

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-874-4626 

Preferred Email Address:  nathalia.artus@atlanticunionbank.com 

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am SVP, Director of Community Development and Reinvestment, CRA Officer, for Atlantic Union Bank. My role is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships and opportunities for CRA and Fair Lending. The work includes promoting affordable housing, financial education, and economic development for low and moderate income individuals and majority-minority communities.  My work is focused on leading the Community Impact Team throughout the entire Atlantic Union Bank footprint in VA, MD and NC. 

Favorite Book/Podcast: Hidden Brain, Smartless, Coaching Real Leaders 

My dream vacation would be... Skiing in Japan 

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: Despite being Brazilian, I am not a beach person (or a good soccer player!)

Favorite Sports Team: I love the Olympic Games and Soccer World Cup - both men and women - and will follow them closely but won't watch sports any other time. So my favorite team is USA!

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: EVP, Government & Member Relations

Years in Banking: 14

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-366-8688

Preferred Email Address: mbruning@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I serve as the chief lobbyist for the VBA, representing the banking industry before state and federal legislators and regulators. I also oversee our grassroots advocacy efforts, including our VBA BankPAC. In addition, I oversee our member relations functions, ensuring VBA member banks are aware of all the opportunities to engage and leverage their state trade association's offerings.

Favorite TV Show/Movie:  Animal House

In my free time, I enjoy: Watching my two daughters (13 and 11) swim

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I played the tuba at the University of Richmond.

Favorite Sports Team: All Cleveland sports teams (Browns, Guardians, Cavs)

Bank/Institution: The Marathon Organization, LTD

Position/Title: President & CEO

Years in Banking: 51

Preferred Telephone Number: 757-434-2710

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 as well as quarterly CEO, CCO/Sr. Lenders and Risk Management 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/Podcast: "The Killer Angels" (book) 

In my free time, I enjoy: Reading

My dream vacation would be... Private tour of "Underground Rome".

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

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: Event Planner

Years in Banking: 2

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-347-4169

Preferred Email Address: mdunn@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: Facilitate in-house events and assist with off-site events for the Education & Training Department 

Favorite Book/Podcast: I Toto, The Story of Terry Who Played Toto in The Wizard of Oz 

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Seinfeld

In my free time, I enjoy: Competing in Fast Cat competitions with my terriers and spending time with my two grandchildren

My dream vacation would be... Anywhere on the water

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: VP, Regional Manager 

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Telephone Number: 757-253-9080

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. Also, responsible for developing training and resources to assist in growing and retaining our Retail team, in order to grow the Bank.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: This Us, Everybody Hates Chris and The Chappelle Show

In my free time, I enjoy: Playing video games, board games, theme parks, or sports with my children, any live sports, comedy, or music event is always a good time! 

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I have 5 children ranging from 22 to 8 years old. I now have a new Grandbaby, who is named after one of children.  

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

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: Centralized Commercial Credit Officer

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-837-7373

Preferred Email Address: adam.hill@atlanticunionbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization:
Atlantic Union Bank's Centralized Commercial Credit team is responsible for underwriting and approving commercial loans for our wholesale and commercial real estate relationship managers. Relationships underwritten within the centralized team typically have total relationship exposure of $3MM or less.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Favorite show of all time would have to be HBO's The Wire. The show I am binging now is Fargo.

In my free time, I enjoy: Time with my family - usually just relaxing at home, fishing or working with our new yellow lab puppy, Otis.

My dream vacation would be... I would love to travel to Ireland. My grandfather met my grandmother in Ireland while serving in the Navy during WWII, so I have a lot of cousins and extended family in Ireland that I would love to meet in person.

Favorite Sports Team: Virginia Tech Hokies!

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Solutions Banking

Years in Banking: 22

Preferred Telephone Number: 434-944-1386

Preferred Email Address: jennifer.huffman@atlanticunionbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I lead our bankwide workplace banking program, a division that drives organic customer growth through our offerings of financial wellness benefits in workplaces.

Favorite Book/Podcast: Bible

Favorite TV Show/Movie: 20/20

In my free time, I enjoy: Family

Favorite Sports Team: Lakers

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Come In by Todd Galberth

Bank/Institution: Primis Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Chief Compliance Officer

Years in Banking: 18  

Preferred Telephone Number: 757-371-4137  

Preferred Email Address: jamie.johnson@primisbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: As the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), I ensure my bank adheres to al legal, regulatory, and internal policies. This is accomplished through:

• Risk Assessments- to identify areas of risks and controls to reduce the risks

• Policy and Procedures- to ensure staff is aware of the expectations

• Training and Awareness- to educate staff and key individuals on compliance requirements and ethical practices

• Monitoring and Testing- to ensure the bank is in compliance and to help remedy areas where weaknesses are identified

• Reporting- to provide the results of the monitoring and testing to the Board along with the status of any issues

Favorite Book/Podcast: Dare to Lead (Non-fiction) and The Women (Fiction)  

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Fundamentals of Caring

In my free time, I enjoy: Traveling...especially to see my grandson, Atlas

Favorite Sports Team: Boston Red Sox

Bank/Institution: KB Business Consulting

Position/Title: Owner, Chief Consultant

Years in Banking: 25

Preferred Telephone Number: 402-510-6226

Preferred Email Address:
kristi@kb-businessconsulting.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am the owner and chief consultant for KB Business Consulting. I help community banks and banking companies with executive support for implementation and execution for strategic objectives and provide training for banks in the areas of sales, operations and leadership.

Favorite Book/Podcast: Podcast - How I Built this with Guy Raz, Favorite Book - Dare to Lead by Brene Brown     

Favorite TV Show/Movie: TV show - Friends, Movie- Ferris Bueller's Day Off 

In my free time, I enjoy: Golfing, reading and traveling to see new places

Favorite Sports Team: Kansas Chiefs - I was a fan in the years they were terrible 😊 

Bank/Institution: Abrigo

Position/Title: Compliance & Engagement Director

Years in Banking: 25

Preferred Telephone Number: 521-694-2676 

Preferred Email Address: terri.luttrell@abrigo.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: Financial Crimes SME (AML and Fraud)

Favorite Book/Podcast: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Game of Thrones (don't judge me 🙂)

In my free time, I enjoy: Being with my family, including by pups and kitties 

My dream vacation would be... A Caribbean vacation

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: VP, Education & Training | VBA
Executive Director | Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association

Years in Banking: 11 years at the VBA

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-337-4529

Preferred Email Address: wlyons@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I have oversight of both the VBA's Management Development Program (MDP) and Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), as well as serving as the Executive Director of the Virginia Mortgage Bankers Association.

My dream vacation would be... Two weeks in Sunset Beach, NC  

Favorite Sports Team: University of Richmond Men's Basketball - Go Spiders!

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Post Malone's new album, F1Trillion  

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: VP, Communications & Financial Education

Years in Banking: 9

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-819-4743

Preferred Email Address: mmcdearmon@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am on the Communications/Strategic Support team at the VBA. In this role, I am responsible for many of the email communications that are sent to our members, including the bi-weekly Executive Brief, Virginia Banking Monthly, and Virginia Banking Annual. I also manage the VBA’s social media platforms and our website. I am also responsible for managing the financial literacy programs through the VBA Education Foundation, including the Bank Day Scholarship Program, Virginia Reads One Book Program and the Virginia Banking Fellows Program. I also manage the VBA Internship Program and am part of the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management team each summer.

Favorite Book/Podcast: Unlocking Us, Absolutely Not or Be there in Five 

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Seinfeld, The Office, Friday Night Lights, Schitt's Creek, the list goes on and on...   

In my free time, I enjoy: Anything outside with my family 

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Today's Country Playlist on Apple Music 

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: SVP, Communications & Strategy

Years in Banking: 16

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-819-4707

Preferred Email Address: cowdom@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: I joined the VBA in October 2009, where I now lead the Communications & Strategic Support department, which includes our committee efforts as well as marketing and public relations initiatives. I am also responsible for the project management and execution of the Strategic Plan for the Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association, and I plan the MBA/VBA Joint Convention and the Leadership Conference. Finally, I manage the efforts and activities for the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders group.

Favorite Book/Podcast: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Shrinking

In my free time, I enjoy:  Going on walks around The Fan in Downtown Richmond with my two daughters, husband, and Cavapoo, Coco

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: All of the Mumford & Sons' songs before their recent Richmond concert 

Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox

Position/Title: SVP, Chief Operations Officer

Years in Banking: 23

Preferred Telephone Number: 434-352-4546

Preferred Email Address: trasey@thefarmersbankva.com 

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am a member of our executive management team, responsible for the daily operations of the institution. I also serve as the Bank’s Corporate Secretary and a primary contact for our shareholders and our Board of Directors. 

Favorite Book/Podcast: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer 

In my free time, I enjoy: Reading, watching my sons play soccer, playing disc golf, enjoying good coffee and better conversation with friends & family 

Favorite Sports Team: Houston Astros

Bank/Institution: Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: VP, Education and Training

Years in Banking: 9

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-819-4731

Preferred Email Address: kreid@vabankers.org

Brief description of your role in your organization: In my role, I oversee the Education and Training department and all offerings (present and future!) provided to the VBA’s members. 

Favorite Book/Podcast: Book/Have a Little Faith by Mitch Albom; Podcast/Mark Manson 

Favorite TV Show/Movie: Goodfellas or anything with Clint Eastwood (I have seen every one of his movies!)

In my free time, I enjoy: Throwing clay, hiking with my dogs or exploring local (or not-so-local breweries).

My dream vacation would be... Homer, AK – recently traveled there for the 2nd time and it is my favorite destination!

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

Position/Title: SVP, Director of Operations

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Telephone Number: 571-329-3006

Preferred Email Address: tribeiro@chainbridgebank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: As the Senior Vice President & Director of Operations at Chain Bridge Bank, N.A., I oversee all operational aspects, develop and optimize policies, and spearhead the rollout of innovative digital solutions, products, and services. I am dedicated to streamlining processes and establishing rigorous risk management practices while keeping pace with evolving financial regulations. My expertise in Fintech and AI drives the integration of cutting-edge technologies, significantly enhancing our banking services to fuel long-term growth and elevate client satisfaction. Additionally, I shape and guide a top-tier, high performance team through focused leadership development.  

Favorite Book/Podcast: How to Win Friends & Influence People

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me:  People are often surprised to learn that I have engaged in thrilling activities like paragliding, ziplining, and skydiving. 

In my free time, I enjoy:  Traveling abroad

My dream vacation would be...  A world cruise

Bank/Institution: Select Bank

Position/Title: CEO

Years in Banking: 27  

Preferred Telephone Number: 434-401-5456 

Preferred Email Address: sherri@myselectbank.com  

Brief description of your role in your organization:  Responsible for strategy & overall performance of the organization

Favorite Book/Podcast: The Alchemist (Book), Stuff You Should Know (Podcast)  

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Sopranos/Anything directed by Tarantino

In my free time, I enjoy: Playing tennis, bird hunting, fishing, exercise  

Favorite Sports Team: There are so many, a few favorites are sec football (Geaux Tigers), hockey (Go Caps). Novak Djokovich is my all time favorite tennis player!

Bank/Institution: Floricane

Position/Title: Principle Consultant

Years in Banking: N/A

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-928-2818

Preferred Email Address: john@floricane.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am the founder of Floricane, a small consulting firm based in Richmond with a focus on strategy, organizational culture and community engagement. I am also Floricane's primary consultant in the areas of strategic planning, organizational culture, and individual and team effectiveness.

In my free time, I enjoy: Hanging out with my kids - my eleven-year-old son and my seventeen-year-old daughter

My dream vacation would be... A trek through Namibia, Botswana and other parts of Southern Africa.

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I booked punk rock bands at clubs in downtown Richmond when I was 14 years old. 

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: I was hunting for songs by Fontaines D.C.

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Payment Systems

Position/Title: President, Chesapeake Payment Systems

Years in Banking: 25

Preferred Telephone Number: 757-941-1334

Preferred Email Address: dseeterlin@chesbank.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: Responsible for developing and guiding the execution of the company’s digital, innovation, and technology strategies. This includes oversight of the bank’s fintech partnerships and venture investment relationships. Also active in industry engagement, a frequent speaker and participate as a Board and Committee member in several industry groups.

Favorite Book/Podcast: Podcast: 99% Invisible 

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I once learned how to play banjo but didn't stick with it long enough to be any good.

Favorite Sports Team: Atlanta Braves, VT Hokies Football

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Chip ’N’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers Theme Song

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: Retired President & CEO

Years in Banking: 40

Preferred Telephone Number: 434-480-1417

Preferred Email Address: j.stafford50@yahoo.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I am the former President & CEO of a $1.1B bank in Southside VA and Northern NC.

In my free time, I enjoy: Yard work, golf, fishing

My dream vacation would be... Just hanging out on a secluded beach with a cooler of cold refreshments

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: Love my bib overalls

Favorite Sports Team: Baltimore Orioles and Ravens

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank 

Position/Title: EVP, Chief Financial Officer 

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Telephone Number: 701-739-7491

Preferred Email Address: avari@mstreetbank.com 

Brief description of your role in your organization: My primary roles include SEC financial reporting, interest rate risk/liquidity monitoring, capital management, allowance for credit losses, and overall balance sheet strategy. I also lead the financial tax strategies, and financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and financial internal control framework. I sit on many internal committees that drive strategy, such as, executive, enterprise risk, ALCO, technology, compliance and DEI. I am passionate about what our team does and are always striving to improve. 

Favorite Book/Podcast: One of my favorite podcasts is called Breaking Banks. It's about how banking and financial technology are evolving, disrupting, and innovating the industry. 

Favorite TV Show/Movie: My favorite show is Seinfeld and my favorite movie is Remember the Titans. 

In my free time, I enjoy: I really enjoy golfing, gardening and playing with my kids. 

 One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I used to be an avid ping pong player as a kid. 

Bank/Institution: Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association & Virginia Bankers Association

Position/Title: President & CEO  

Years in Banking: 32  

Preferred Telephone Number: 804-819-4701  

Preferred Email Address: bwhitehurst@vabankers.org   

Brief description of your role in your organization: I serve as President & CEO of the Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association and the VBA, working with member banks in a variety of areas to include government relations, education and training and financial literacy. I partner with banks in a number of innovative ways to help them enter new lines of business. I also speak out on behalf of the industry on a regular basis. Before joining the VBA, I had a 10-year career in retail and commercial banking.  

Favorite Book/Podcast: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle 

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Family Stone

In my free time, I enjoy: Anything with the family

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Into the Mystic by Van Morrison

Bank/Institution: HIFI Agency

Position/Title: President

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Telephone Number: 919-210-4501

Preferred Email Address: hunter@hifiagency.com

Brief description of your role in your organization: I lead a team of strategists, designers, developers, and media planners who build some of the most advanced bank marketing programs in the country. It's an honor to help community banks build their brands, deliver their messages to their communities, and drive new business and revenue to these critical community institutions.

Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Goonies

In my free time, I enjoy: Guitar and music production

One thing about me that surprises people or that people don't know about me: I had a run-in with a Mexican drug cartel once.

Last song I searched on my digital music streaming service of choice: Something from the eighties probably.