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

Position/Title: AVP, Assistant Manager

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: (703) 635-6059

Preferred Email Address: kalwazir@chainbridgebank.com

What is your favorite weekend activity? Playing badminton, hiking, or stopping by a farmer's market

What's the most-used app on your phone? Spotify

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I learned to ride a bike as an adult. 

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit New Zealand

Bank/Institution: United Bank 

Position/Title: Senior Manager

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Phone Number: (301) 520-2247

Preferred Email Address: matthew.amling@bankwithunited.com

How would you spend one million dollars? Wisely

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My grandparents 

What's the most-used app on your phone? Reddit

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am a trained Tenor.

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

Position/Title: VP, Product Manager

Years in Banking: 18

Preferred Phone Number: (571) 623-4759

Preferred Email Address: kbarahona@chainbridgebank.com

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee and praising God

How would you spend one million dollars? Buy 100 acres and have a farm

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going to the beach and relaxing

What's the most-used app on your phone? Apple Music 

Bank/Institution: John Marshall Bank

Position/Title: Bank Officer, Portfolio Manager

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: (703) 328-3836

Preferred Email Address: sbergstrom@johnmarshallbank.com

I always start my day with... Yoga and coffee!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Brunch with friends

What's the most-used app on your phone?  Notes and Spotify

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Traveling to Italy

Bank/Institution:  New Peoples Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 21

Preferred Phone Number: (276) 701-9142

Preferred Email Address: sandrab@newpeoples.bank

I always start my day with... A cappuccino and a positive attitude!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my family

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Going on a cruise to the Bahamas!

Bank/Institution: Carter Bank 

Position/Title: VP, Area Manager

Years in Banking: 26

Preferred Phone Number: (276) 340-1309

Preferred Email Address: lisa.brown@carterbank.com 

I always start my day with... Coffee 

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my family 

What's the most-used app on your phone? ChatGPT 

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My family - being a parent to my kids has been the most rewarding part of my life. I am beyond proud of them both and the life they are creating for themselves.

Bank/Institution: First Bank & Trust Company

Position/Title:  Loan Officer

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: (276) 525-5557

Preferred Email Address: dcahill@firstbank.com

I always start my day with... Going to the gym

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Shaquille O'Neal

What is your favorite weekend activity? Playing golf

What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram

Bank/Institution: United Bank

Position/Title: Retail/Brank Manager II

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 629-6542

Preferred Email Address: andrea.carriere@bankwithunited.com

I always start my day with... COFFEE

How would you spend one million dollars? Invest, update my kitchen, and pay off my mortgage

What is your favorite weekend activity? Escape Room

What's the most-used app on your phone? My work email

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My Grandpa!

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I was a ballet dancer before I taught for two years.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit the Amalfi Coast

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My first home purchase this past year! 

Bank/Institution: Carter Bank 

Position/Title: Community Reinvestment Administrator

Years in Banking: 12

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 493-0582

Preferred Email Address: tyler.carter@carterbank.com

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Warren Buffett

What is your favorite weekend activity? Visiting our local farm store with my wife to pick up our meat, dairy, and eggs for the week.

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? Most people are surprised to learn that my curiosity knows no bounds. Sorry in advance for all the questions!

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Launching the Eco Ambassador Council (EAC) during the pandemic. The EAC is a group of businesses that fund environmental projects (trails, environmental education, etc.) in the Dan River Basin region of Virginia and North Carolina.

Bank/Institution: Oakview National Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Director of Operations 

Years in Banking: 40

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 522-5352

Preferred Email Address: cchinault@oakviewbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Traveling

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My family

Bank/Institution: United Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 20

Preferred Phone Number: (703) 826-4452

Preferred Email Address: sonia.cisneros@bankwithunited.com

I always start my day with... Thanking God and the Universe for a new day and a cup of coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Open a sanctuary for cats, dogs, and any other type of animal

What is your favorite weekend activity?  Hiking with my dog

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Barak Obama

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a big heart.

What's the most-used app on your phone? News

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? To pay off my mortgage

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? I have many to tell... one of them would be that I'm a first-generation college graduate

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Core Processing Manager

Years in Banking: 28

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 774-6098

Preferred Email Address: charity.coleman@bcbforlife.bank

What is your favorite weekend activity? Watching softball and spending time with my family

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit Greece

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My four great children

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

Position/Title: Client Relationship Specialist

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 729-7567

Preferred Email Address: clare.cottrell@mybrb.bank

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee while playing fetch with my two dogs

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going to wineries with friends

What's the most-used app on your phone? TikTok

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Spend a month traveling through Europe

 Bank/Institution: F&M Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 910-1373

Preferred Email Address: jcrum@fmbankva.com

I always start my day with... A cup of iced coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Attending Old Dominion football games with my family

What's the most-used app on your phone? The Podcasts app

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Raising children

Bank/Institution: Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Position/Title: Credit Risk Management Analyst

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 339-4015

Preferred Email Address: ania.dalrymple@rich.frb.org

I always start my day with... Water and tea or coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay-off my house, invest, and take a vacation

What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram

What is your favorite weekend activity? Try new local restaurants 

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I speak two languages (French and Spanish.) 

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Sequoia Forest

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Being fungible, agile and being able to adapt to different roles without having the experience/background or education in some roles

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: BSA/OFAC Officer

Years in Banking: 22

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 369-3044

Preferred Email Address: ladonnadavis@1stnatbk.com

I always start my day with... Shower, premier protein shake, and a call to my mother

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay off debt, put in an inground pool, and save the rest for traveling!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Church, working with my youth group

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Mel Robbins, high energy known for the 5 Second Rule and life strategies, to help people break habits such as procrastination, and fear of failing. 

What's the most-used app on your phone? Messages

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am terrified of public speaking and being in front of a group.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Traveling to all the US States

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Raising my children while building my career

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 23

Preferred Phone Number: (919) 478-1065

Preferred Email Address: ddawn@ches.bank

How would you spend one million dollars? Group family vacation then with the remaining funds I would invest

What is your favorite weekend activity? Antique shopping

What's the most-used app on your phone? YouTube

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Being married 32 years

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: VP, Treasury Pricing and Quality Assurance Manager 

Years in Banking: 23

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 617-2952

Preferred Email Address: rebecca.deily@townebank.net

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Tithing, investing $500,000 of it, setting up a trust for each of my children, and paying off my mortgage

What is your favorite weekend activity? Baking

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? A trip to Thailand

Bank/Institution: MVB Bank 

Position/Title: Commercial Portfolio Manager

Years in Banking: 8

Preferred Phone Number: (202) 494-6880

Preferred Email Address: patricksdempsey7@gmailcom

I always start my day with... Two minutes outside and 20 ounces of water

What is your favorite weekend activity? Golf

What's the most-used app on your phone? Wikipedia

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I won a school wide dance contest in college.

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Senior Business Banker

Years in Banking: 21

Preferred Phone Number: (703) 910-1344

Preferred Email Address: adinoso@mstreetbank.com

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee and being thankful

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My dad 

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a fear of heights but I even surprised myself when I was forced to try tandem paragliding and I actually enjoyed and loved it!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Gardening if weather permits and just relaxing at home with family and my dog

Bank/Institution: Bank of Clarke

Position/Title: Portfolio Manager

Years in Banking: 12

Preferred Phone Number: (386) 503-7870

Preferred Email Address: ldixon@bankofclarke.com

I always start my day with... Some form of exercise

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going to the beach

What's the most-used app on your phone? Apple News

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Graduating from college

Bank/Institution: Burke & Herbert Bank

Position/Title: Commercial Underwriting Manager

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Phone Number: (571) 212-8037

Preferred Email Address: stuartddryden@gmail.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Diversified Stock ETFs

What's the most-used app on your phone? Reddit

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Travel to all 7 continents

Bank/Institution: Burke & Herbert Bank

Position/Title: VP, Business Banking Credit Analyst Team Lead

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 214-1706

Preferred Email Address: mdsouza@burkeandherbertbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Travel the world with my family

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook and Instagram

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? To Skydive

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Compliance & CRA Officer

Years in Banking: 13

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 725-8901

Preferred Email Address: rdye@ches.bank

How would you spend one million dollars? Build my dream house

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going to the beach with my family

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Run a marathon

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Obtaining the ABA CRCM professional certification (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager)

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Senior Credit Analyst

Years in Banking: 12

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 942-8570

Preferred Email Address: leighannelmore@1stnatbk.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Travel

What is your favorite weekend activity? Catching up with friends 

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Swim with the alligators

Bank/Institution: TruPoint Bank

Position/Title: VP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 23

Preferred Phone Number: (828) 606-8723

Preferred Email Address: monica.embler@trupointbank.com

I always start my day with... A Christian based podcast

How would you spend one million dollars? Spend some, save some, donate some. Very Carefully!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Hiking or exercising

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Joyce Meyers or Dr. Anita Phillips

What's the most-used app on your phone? Gym app

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I enjoy being silly.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Skydiving

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank

Position/Title: Credit Support Officer

Years in Banking: 38

Preferred Phone Number: (571) 216-1049

Preferred Email Address: govender.kas@gmail.com

I always start my day with... A walk

How would you spend one million dollars? Travel

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Lewis Hamilton

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Hike the El Camino Trail

Bank/Institution: First Community Bank

Position/Title: Operations & Training Specialist, Training Team Lead

Years in Banking: 20

Preferred Phone Number: (304) 952-6428

Preferred Email Address: jmgullion@fcbinc.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Investments and a house

What is your favorite weekend activity? Nature hike

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Dolly Parton

What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I recently traveled to Brazil.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit Greece

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Learning to trust myself and step into leadership - both in my career and in life. Over time, I've challenged self-doubt, grown confident in my voice, and developed the ability to lead others with empathy and clarity. That growth has helped me build meaningful connections and contribute in ways I'm proud of. 

Bank/Institution: Chesapeake Bank

Position/Title: Commercial Loan Officer

Years in Banking: 9

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 209-8072

Preferred Email Address: phoffmann@ches.bank

I always start my day with... Exercise/Working Out

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay off my mortgage, buy a new truck, buy stock with the rest

What would someone be surprised to learn about you?  I enjoy collecting watches and currently have 28.

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? The birth of my daughter in April of this year

Bank/Institution: First Bank

Position/Title: Financial Reporting Manager

Years in Banking: 2.5

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 477-4451

Preferred Email Address: fhuggins@fbvirginia.com

How would you spend one million dollars? After all the responsible things are taken care of, I would partially invest in a building for my husband's business and then treat myself to a nice vacation

What's the most-used app on your phone? Youtube; I tend to listen to personal finance videos, travel vlogs, or comedian podcasts as background noise

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? After two years there is still not one decoration, picture or artwork in my house...yet

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit as many of the national parks as I can even though I can only commit to short hikes

Bank/Institution: Community Bankers Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Chief Credit Officer

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 833-6763

Preferred Email Address: rhuff@cbbonline.com

I always start my day with... Two cups of coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Save and invest it

What is your favorite weekend activity? Playing squash with my son

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? William Shakespeare

What's the most-used app on your phone? Chat GPT

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? Huge Redskins Fan

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Move to Italy

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Helping my daughter play tennis at the College of Charleston

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: Credit Portfolio Manager III

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 429-2594

Preferred Email Address: vanessa.huffman@atlanticunionbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Reading and spending time with family

What's the most-used app on your phone? Libby

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Parenting two teenagers

Bank/Institution: United Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: (202) 848-6320

Preferred Email Address: salwa.ibrahim@bankwithunited.com

I always start my day with... Walking my dog

How would you spend one million dollars? Visiting new countries

What is your favorite weekend activity? Hiking with my husband and my dog

What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram

Bank/Institution: First Bank 

Position/Title: Assistant Banking Center Manager

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 975-0998

Preferred Email Address: bgjordan2014@gmail.com

I always start my day with... God, studying his word and a devotional

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my son and husband, camping is my favorite

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? My nickname is squirrel.

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My son, Ethan 

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: Supervisor Mortgage QA Operations

Years in Banking: 13

Preferred Phone Number: (410) 241-2556

Preferred Email Address: tstricker601@verizon.net

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my family

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a tatoo.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Going skydiving

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Running a marathon

Bank/Institution: Powell Valley National Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Executive Director of Treasury Services

Years in Banking: 26

Preferred Phone Number: (276) 494-4567

Preferred Email Address: kkeith@powellvalleybank.com

I always start my day with...  Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Kids education and put back for retirement

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going for a run

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? NKOTB

What's the most-used app on your phone? Outlook for bank email

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have chickens as pets.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Travel to Alaska

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My career

Bank/Institution: Blue Ridge Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: (857) 472-4444

Preferred Email Address: samkindell@gmail.com

I always start my day with... Dunkin Iced Coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with family, watching sports, and being at the beach

How would you spend one million dollars? Buy land to build family compound

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Bad Bunny

What's the most-used app on your phone? Apple Music

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have played tennis since I was 9 years old.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Travel to Greece

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Gaining more responsibilities and being able to time manage with being dual manager

Bank/Institution: C&F Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 12

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 832-2330

Preferred Email Address: klaw@cffc.com

What is your favorite weekend activity? Boating

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Adam Sandler

What's the most-used app on your phone? Messages

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit Scotland

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: VP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 28

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 513-5341

Preferred Email Address: amanda.lee@townebank.net

I always start my day with... Coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Watching my children play sports

How would you spend one million dollars? Traveling

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Skydiving

 Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Card Services Manager

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 294-4031

Preferred Email Address: kelly.lewis@bcbforlife.bank

I always start my day with... A peaceful walk to calm my mind before the chaos begins!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Attending all of my kids sporting events, where you will find me cheering VERY loudly!

What is the most-used app on your phone? Facebook or TikTok

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise?  Raising my two amazing boys!

Bank/Institution: SouthState Bank

Position/Title: Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 8

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 244-1093

Preferred Email Address: 

Ben.Lipchak@SouthStateBank.com

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay off debts, great family vacation and then invest the rest

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my wife and son

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a degree in TV/Film Production and a Minor in Entrepreneurship.

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Our son

Bank/Institution: Benchmark Community Bank

Position/Title: VP, Loan Operations Manager

Years in Banking: 20

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 676-5161

Preferred Email Address: bonnie.marshall@bcbforlife.bank

I always start my day with... Coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Watching my daughter play softball

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am terrified of the dark.

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: Manager, Customer Care Center

Years in Banking: 23

Preferred Phone Number: (971) 227-8353

Preferred Email Address: sheena.mccartney@atlanticunionbank.com

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? In the summer, paddle boarding

How would you spend one million dollars? Vacation and savings

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit Greece

Bank/Institution: First National Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 259-9045

Preferred Email Address: zachmcgill@1stnatbk.com

I always start my day with... Checking my mobile banking apps

How would you spend one million dollars? Traveling the world!

What is your favorite weekend activity? Visiting local wineries

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Overcome my fear of heights and go ziplining

Bank/Institution: National Bank of Blacksburg

Position/Title: AVP, Office Manager

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: (240) 882-0582

Preferred Email Address: hmeeks@nbbank.com

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay off bills, renovate my house, take a trip with my family

What is your favorite weekend activity? Friday night family movie night

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? Prior to becoming a banker, I was a stay at home mom for 10 years and before that, I worked for over a decade managing special event decor for high-profile events in DC.

Bank/Institution: National Capital Bank

Position/Title: Vice President

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 222-7764

Preferred Email Address: jmerriman@nationalcapitalbank.bank

What is your favorite weekend activity? Drinking a fancy coffee, going to the gym, and spending time with friends & family!

What's the most-used app on your phone? Notes App - contains everything from various grocery lists, travel plans, and random thoughts

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Taking an extended sabbatical to travel internationally or spend time living abroad

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Locking in a 3.1% interest rate on  my first home!

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: SVP, Private Banking Officer

Years in Banking: 41

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 434-0159

Preferred Email Address: debbie.millard@townebank.net

I always start my day with... COFFEE

How would you spend one million dollars? Open a dog rescue/sanctuary

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my family

What's the most-used app on your phone? Amazon

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Lots of travel... specifically Australia, New Zealand and Italy

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Navigating the past four years!

Bank/Institution: The Bank of Charlotte County

Position/Title: AVP, Internal Auditor

Years in Banking: 19

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 547-7804

Preferred Email Address: hmoorefield@bankofcharlotte.com

How would you spend one million dollars? Traveling

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time with my family - typically, we are either racing, boating, camping or riding four wheelers

What's the most-used app on your phone? Facebook or Instagram

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: Technology Officer, Business Data Analyst

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 817-4026

Preferred Email Address: michael.morehead@townebank.net

I always start my day with... A big breakfast

How would you spend one million dollars? I would pay off my student loans, buy a modest home, and spend the rest on a big boat.

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My dad

What is your favorite weekend activity? Golfing

What's the most-used app on your phone? Instagram

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am genuinely scared of deviled eggs.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Go Elk hunting

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Living a life I am proud of

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: AVP, Commercial Portfolio Manager

Years in Banking: 8

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 375-3631

Preferred Email Address: ashton.newsom@townebank.net

I always start my day with... Coffee

What is your favorite weekend activity? Golfing

How would you spend one million dollars? Buying a house

What's the most-used app on your phone? News

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: SVP, Enterprise Risk Manager

Years in Banking: 2

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 477-4050

Preferred Email Address: adam.oneil@townebank.net

I always start my day with... A cup of coffee and the Today Show

How would you spend one million dollars? Buy a house in the USVI and open a beach restaurant

What is your favorite weekend activity? Walking the dogs through the neighborhood

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Roger Federer

What's the most-used app on your phone? Discord

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am a direct descendent of William Bradford from the Mayflower.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? A prolonged vacation across Europe

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Watching those that I've coached previously in my career become promoted and accomplished in their careers

Bank/Institution: Skyline National Bank 

Position/Title: AVP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 2

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 320-6381

Preferred Email Address: jphillips@skylinenationalbank.com

How would you spend one million dollars? I would pay off my debt and then travel to all National Parks.

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Zach Top or Jocko Willink

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have honeybees.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Skydiving in New Zealand

Bank/Institution: Bank of Clarke

Position/Title: VP, Human Resources

Years in Banking: 4

Preferred Phone Number: (814) 502-2555

Preferred Email Address: kpike@bankofclarke.com

I always start my day with... Quiet time

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time outside with my husband

How would you spend one million dollars? Property with enough land for my horses/travel

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My grandfather

What's the most-used app on your phone? Outlook

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have traveled to 48 states. 

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Kayaking with whales

Bank/Institution: Old Point National Bank

Position/Title: SVP, Branch Manager

Years in Banking: 25

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 575-4357

Preferred Email Address: spopp@oldpoint.com

I always start my day with... Work day- reviewing my calendar; Off days- quiet time with my dogs 

How would you spend one million dollars? Bucket trip to Australia and Ireland then the rest would be invested for my retirement

What is your favorite weekend activity? Attending my grandchildren's games/activities.  There are 5 of them so it's a good thing I am a planner and time management is one of my strengths.

What's the most-used app on your phone? Messenger

 Bank/Institution: Forbright Bank

Position/Title: VP, Operations Resilience

Years in Banking: 10

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 399-4752

Preferred Email Address: c.ryan.powell@gmail.com

I always start my day with... A cup of cold brew

What is your favorite weekend activity? Napping

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? John Stewart

What's the most-used app on your phone? Messages

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Visit Tokyo

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Getting my Masters Degree

Bank/Institution: Southern Bank

Position/Title: Commercial Banker

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 450-6466

Preferred Email Address: konner.pritchard@southernbank.com

I always start my day with... Water with electrolytes

How would you spend one million dollars? I would start my own gym.

What is your favorite weekend activity? Socializing with friends

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Being a 4-year Division 1 athlete

Bank/Institution: Atlantic Union Bank

Position/Title: VP, Market Leader

Years in Banking: 12

Preferred Phone Number: (804) 432-6740

Preferred Email Address: reynoldsvt24@gmail.com

What is your favorite weekend activity? Bass fishing

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a low budget YouTube channel.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Peacock Bass Fishing Amazon Trip

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise?  Career- becoming market leader in my hometown Personally - having my daughter

Bank/Institution: C&F Bank

Position/Title: Operations Supervisor

Years in Banking: 9

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 876-4379

Preferred Email Address: lrichardson@cffc.com

I always start my day with... Hitting the snooze button, mentally making a list of to-do things for the day 

What is your favorite weekend activity? Taking my kids to weekly markets in the area

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My husband, nobody can roast me like him - it would make for a great show

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Building my dream home

Bank/Institution: MainStreet Bank

Position/Title: Staff Accountant

Years in Banking: 7

Preferred Phone Number: (703) 599-8372 

Preferred Email Address: oroberts@mstreetbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Travel

What is your favorite weekend activity? Spending time alone to recharge for the upcoming week

What's the most-used app on your phone?  YouTube

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have been teaching piano for over 30 years and still do it every day.

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? My late father

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? To learn how to swim

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? My son

Bank/Institution: National Capital Bank

Position/Title: VP, eServices Director

Years in Banking: 27

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 254-3387

Preferred Email Address: trobinson@nationalcapitalbank.bank

I always start my day with... Going to the gym

How would you spend one million dollars? Pay my tithes at church, invest and pay off debt

What is your favorite weekend activity? Shopping and going to a nice restaurant

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Obtaining my MBA Info Systems Degree

Bank/Institution: The Farmers Bank of Appomattox

Position/Title: AVP, Retail Operations Officer

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: (434) 944-5950

Preferred Email Address: lsadler@thefarmersbankva.com

What is your favorite weekend activity? Sitting in the shop and reading 

What's the most-used app on your phone? Kindle

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have 12 tatoos.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Go out west to drive through a redwood tree

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Raising my son by myself

Bank/Institution: Shore United Bank

Position/Title: Commercial Services Relationship Manager

Years in Banking: 2

Preferred Phone Number: (843) 277-7452

Preferred Email Address: kate.sanders@shoreunitedbank.com

I always start my day with... Feel Good Music

What is your favorite weekend activity? Hiking with my dogs

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Taylor Swift

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Seeing orcas in the wild

Bank/Institution: Bank of Botetourt

Position/Title: Business Banking Officer

Years in Banking: 5

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 591-5076

Preferred Email Address: cshoemaker@bankofbotetourt.com

I always start my day with... Stretching

How would you spend one million dollars? I would buy a family vacation home and invest the rest.

What is your favorite weekend activity? Whatever my family is doing

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Betty White if she were still alive

What's the most-used app on your phone? Triple Tile

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I have a side business.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Kentucky Derby

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Being a mom

Bank/Institution: Skyline National Bank

Position/Title: Compliance Reviewer

Years in Banking: 6

Preferred Phone Number: (276) 237-2038

Preferred Email Address: asmith@skylinenationalbank.com

How would you spend one million dollars? I would first pay off my debt. Then I would give my parents some to pay their debts. With the rest, I would invest in a diverse portfolio and just sit on some compound.

What is your favorite weekend activity? Golf - I go out golfing with my wife, friends, and family.

What's the most-used app on your phone? Youtube - I use the app leisurely watching videos, or if I need a tutorial on a subject, I will use it as a resource as well. 

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? I want to take a guided fishing tour in the streams of Montana and visit Lake McDonald.

Bank/Institution: C&F Bank

Position/Title: VP, Application Support

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 880-0553

Preferred Email Address: mtawney@cffc.com

How would you spend one million dollars? Payoff my mortgage, invest in another property, and invest in other areas

What is your favorite weekend activity? Being on or near the water (ocean, river, or lake)

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I love fishing.

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Surviving breast cancer and the treatments that have been a part of it. It has given me more of a voice as well as determination to try new things personally and professionally.

Bank/Institution: First Bank

Position/Title: AVP, Banking Center Manager 

Years in Banking: 17

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 325-9470

Preferred Email Address: jvelazquez@fbvirginia.com

I always start my day with... 30 minutes of peace and quiet to enjoy my homemade espresso 

What is your favorite weekend activity? Exploring new outdoor sites, enjoying keeping active 

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? While in the Navy, I was able to cross the equator.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Travel to Spain 

Bank/Institution: National Bank of Blacksburg

Position/Title: AVP, Trust Officer

Years in Banking: 15

Preferred Phone Number: (540) 951-6219

Preferred Email Address: jwalker@nbbank.com

What is your favorite weekend activity? Hiking

What's the most-used app on your phone? TikTok

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I can't wink.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? A visit to Ireland

Bank/Institution: Burke & Herbert Bank

Position/Title: Portfolio Manager

Years in Banking: 3

Preferred Phone Number: (225) 588-1451

Preferred Email Address: syoung@burkeandherbertbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Buying a lake house and boat

What is your favorite weekend activity? Going on long run 

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Scottie Scheffler 

What's the most-used app on your phone? Strava or Instagram

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Hike the Grand Canyon

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Moving from Texas to Virginia 

Bank/Institution: Burke & Herbert Bank

Position/Title: VP, Community Bank Manager

Years in Banking: 20

Preferred Phone Number: (202) 489-4516

Preferred Email Address: azeko@burkeandherbertbank.com

I always start my day with... Coffee

How would you spend one million dollars? Consolidate my debts and invest in myself and family

What is your favorite weekend activity? Traveling and sports activities (outdoors), cycling/soccer/tennis/swimming

If you could host a talk show, who would be your first guest? Albert Einstein

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? See the Northern Lights

What do you consider your biggest accomplishment - career or otherwise? Got a promotion to VP

Bank/Institution: TowneBank

Position/Title: VP, Operations System & Process Manager

Years in Banking: 11

Preferred Phone Number: (757) 510-6458

Preferred Email Address: jillian.zeller@townebank.net

How would you spend one million dollars? I would use the one million dollars to either start up a business or invest to let the money grow further and assist with early retirement. 

What is your favorite weekend activity? Fall/Winter: Completing Crafts, Spring: Completing DYI Projects around the house, Summer: Relaxing in our pool

What would someone be surprised to learn about you? I am truly an introvert.

What is the top thing still left on your bucket list? Traveling to Ireland