The Piedmont Professionals was started in 2024 by a small group of friends who are all passionate networkers. We are dedicated to helping local entrepreneurs grow their businesses by building meaningful and beneficial connections with other small businesses owners in the community. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of every month and hold a social quarterly.
AVP, Business Banker
As an AVP, Business Banker II with Atlantic Union Bank, Matt works with business owners to reach their strategic goals through lending, deposit/cash management, and strategic planning. In addition to traditional bank lending, Matt focuses on Business Acquisition/Sale lending, serving as the connection between aging business owners and their retirement goals. Through his banking career, Matt has worked every position in a bank branch to include managing several branches, and maintained multiple volunteer roles to serve the communities in which he does business. Currently, Matt is the Chair of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Charlottesville Committee, Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville, Board Member of the Kiwanis Foundation of Charlottesville, Advisory Board Member of the Valley SBDC, and a Life Skills Teacher at the Valley Mission in Staunton.
Robert Gibb
Weaver Insurance & Financial Advisors
Commercial Insurance Advisor
With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, Robert Gibb specializes in helping individuals and businesses protect what matters most. As a Commercial Insurance Advisor at Weaver Insurance & Financial Advisors, Robert provides tailored coverage solutions for both personal and commercial clients.
Throughout his career, Robert has been recognized for outstanding performance, earning multiple awards for Highest New Business Premium and Greatest New Business Gained for five consecutive years. Known for his attention to detail and commitment to exceptional customer service, he brings a consultative and relationship-focused approach to every client interaction. Robert is also fluent in Spanish, allowing him to serve a broader and more diverse clientele.
Robert lives in Crozet with his wife and two sons. Outside of work, he is an avid tennis player and actively involved in his community, always looking for ways to give back and make a positive impact.
YES Realty Partners
Real Estate Agent
A Barboursville native with deep roots in Central Virginia, Erica May is passionate about helping people find a home that fits their family and lifestyle. As a REALTOR® with Yes Realty Partners, she brings local knowledge, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to her clients. Erica loves spending time outdoors—hiking, gardening, golfing, skiing with her dad, and enjoying life with her husband and two boys. She’s also active in the community through organizations like The Arc of the Piedmont and Love No Ego.
Michael Noe
YES Realty Partners
Real Estate Agent
Michael has lived and worked up and down the East Coast—from Connecticut and Baltimore to Atlanta, Norfolk, and Boston—gaining experience in construction, management, and finance along the way. He attended Virginia Tech and is a Hokies football fan, he also studied at Old Dominion University while living beachside in Norfolk. After a successful stint in finance in Boston, Michael returned to Virginia with a mission: to help expand access to affordable housing in the Charlottesville area. Now a licensed real estate agent, he’s focused on making a meaningful impact in his community. Outside of work, Michael enjoys golfing, hiking, skiing, and visiting friends across the country. He never misses a chance to be near the ocean and actively supports several charities throughout Charlottesville and Central Virginia.
Mahone Mortgage LLC
Loan Officer
Alex was born and raised in Charlottesville and graduated from Tandem High School and James Madison University. After graduating from James Madison, he worked for Americorps in Northern Virginia before joining the Peace Corps, where he served in Zambia, Africa for 2 years. Following the Peace Corps, he worked for the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville for 3 years before starting with Mahone Mortgage in August of 2021. Alex is married to Maria Osorio, who he met in the Peace Corps, and they have two children named Benny and Lola.