VBA Committee Resource Page
The purpose of VBA committees is to provide input to the VBA on matters affecting the banking industry and the committee’s functional area of banking, provide input to VBA’s professional development division on training needs of their functional area, provide a forum for exchange of ideas and for networking that will benefit each committee member and his/her bank, and identify possible legislative and/or regulatory issues on which the VBA should focus as the banking industry’s advocate.
View the VBA Committee Handbook here!
View the VBA Committee Rosters here!
Antitrust Policy: It is the policy of the Virginia Bankers Association to comply with all antitrust laws. In furtherance thereof, bankers should refrain from discussing the pricing of banking services or controlling banking markets.
Hotel Rate: For bankers needing lodging for committee meetings, we have partnered with Drury Plaza for 2025, which is located at 11049 West Broad Street, Glen Allen. The average nightly rate will range from $129-131 per night plus tax. Please use reservation code 336606 by calling (804) 354-1542 or make reservations online by clicking here. More details can be found here.
CFO COMMITTEE
Chair: Donald Kaloski, Jr., Village Bank
Vice Chair: Aaron C. Hicks, Powell Valley National Bank
VBA Staff Liaison: Stacy Puckett
View the VBA CFO Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Provide a venue for collaboration and sharing of ideas for senior finance managers of VBA member banks to facilitate professional growth.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 3/14/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 6/13/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-person |
| 9/12/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 12/19/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-person |
COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
Chair: Ann-Marie Lewis, CRCM, TowneBank
VBA Staff Liaison: DeMarion Johnston
View the VBA Compliance Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Dedicated to providing a valuable service to the VBA’s member banks on matters of regulatory compliance risk, issues, and best practices in a timely manner. The committee will recommend and coordinate affordable, yet quality, compliance education through the use of schools, seminars and networking.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 3/25/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 6/10/2025 | 10:30am-12:30pm |
Virtual |
| 9/30/2025 | 10:30am-12:30pm |
Virtual |
| 11/18/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-person |
EMERGING BANK LEADERS STEERING COMMITTEE
Chair: Jennifer Willner Gegner, C&F Bank
Vice Chair: Kari E. Van Wassen, CAMS, CAFP, Chain Bridge Bank, NA
VBA Staff Liaison: Gabby Bond
View the VBA EBL Steering Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To ensure a continuum of leadership for the future of Virginia banking.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 7/8/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person at the Internship Program Mid-Summer Meetup |
| 9/23/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 12/10/2025 | 10:00am-11:30am |
Virtual |
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair: Brandon Lorey, Bank of Clarke
VBA Staff Liaison: Matt Bruning
View the VBA GR Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To protect and defend the interests of Virginia’s banking industry through active support of the VBA’s political and legislative efforts.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2025 | 3:00pm-4:30pm |
In-Person, at Marriott Downtown |
| 3/11/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 5/21/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
Virtual |
| 9/18/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Chair: Maria R. Sullivan, C&F Bank
Vice Chair: Amanda Sumiel, Chesapeake Bank
VBA Staff Liaison: Carla Moore
View the HR Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To enhance Virginia bankers’ ability to succeed by providing human resources leadership that inspires individual growth and commitment. The committee serves as a valuable resource on human resource initiatives and to promote professional development.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2025 | 7:00am-8:00am |
In-Person at Connect|Protect Experience (Breakfast) |
| 5/9/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 8/13/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 11/7/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Chair: Brace R. Mullett, City Holding Company
VBA Staff Liaison: DeMarion Johnston
View the Legal Affairs Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To enhance the ability of the Association and its member banks to respond to legal challenges affecting banking in Virginia. To this end, the Committee shall identify and review legal issues of concern; assist in developing legislative, regulatory, and judicial initiatives; and otherwise serve as a forum for the dissemination of information concerning legal developments impacting banks in Virginia.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 3/3/2025 | 10:30am-12:30pm |
In-Person |
| 5/19/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 9/22/2025 | 10:30am-12:30pm |
In-Person |
| 11/17/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
LEGISLATIVE EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE
VBA Staff Liaison: Matt Bruning
View the Legislative Executives Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To organize legislative representation for larger financial institutions.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2025 | 12:00pm-1:30pm | In-Person, at Marriott Downtown |
LENDING EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE
Chair: David Evinger, Chain Bridge Bank, NA
Vice Chair: Lee Minix, Benchmark Community Bank
VBA Staff Liaison: Tracy Ottinger
View the Lending Executives Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Offers a learning environment for senior level lending officers within the Virginia Banking Community and provides input and feedback to the VBA on key legislative issues and lending opportunities that impact Virginia banks.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 5/9/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 9/12/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 12/5/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
MARKETING COMMITTEE
Chair: Laura Wright, Old Point National Bank
Vice Chair: Katarina V. Wilcox, Virginia National Bank
VBA Staff Liaison: Chandler Owdom
View the VBA Marketing Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Provides a venue for idea sharing, collaboration and problem solving on bank marketing and public relations issues.
Click here for the Marketing Committee Q&A Page
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Materials - February 2025 Marketing Committee Agenda |
| 5/12/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person
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| 8/25/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 10/27/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
Chair: Donna Wilborn, Benchmark Community Bank
Vice Chair: Andrew T. Shotwell, Bank of Botetourt
VBA Staff Liaison: Stacy Puckett
View the Operations & Technology Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Provide a venue for peer networking and discussion on best practices for operations and technology professionals within the VBA member banks.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/7/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 5/6/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person, Joint with Retail Executives Committee 5/6/25 Retail Executives and Ops & Tech Committee Joint Agenda |
| 8/13/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 11/12/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
RETAIL EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE
Chair: Goly Hervey, PhD, Atlantic Union Bank
Vice-Chair: Gregory D. Hoover, First Bank, Virginia
VBA Staff Liaison: Amy Binns
View the Retail Executives Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Fostering a robust retail banking environment in the Commonwealth of Virginia whereby customers prosper by way of enhanced products, services and delivery options; senior retail executives grow professionally through peer exchange and education; banks profit from enhanced retail strategies; and the VBA promotes and safeguards retail banking against threats within the financial system with the support of state legislative officials.
Click here for the retail executives committee q&a Page
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 5/6/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person, Joint with Ops & Tech Committee 5/6/25 Retail Executives and Ops & Tech Committee Joint Agenda |
| 9/10/2025 | 10:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 12/10/2025 | 10:00am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
SECURITY & ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chair: Barbara G. Anderson, Bank of Botetourt
VBA Staff Liaison: Walt Lyons
View the Security & ERM Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: Promote the sharing of security and enterprise risk management best practices within the Virginia Banking community. Provide peer networking opportunities, industry insights and expertise to assist members in remaining at the forefront of security and enterprise risk management advancements.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/20/2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Virtual |
| 5/15/2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 8/21/2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm |
Virtual |
| 11/20/2025 | 11:00am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
TRAINING COMMITTEE
Co-Chair: Marci Clodfelter, C&F Bank
Co-Chair: Julie Sturt, Blue Ridge Bank
VBA Staff Liaison: Kristen Reid
View the Training Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To provide a forum for peer networking and discussion on best practices and innovation in bank training.
Click here for the training Committee Q&A page
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
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1/28/2025 |
10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
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5/2/2025 |
10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
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8/15/2025 |
10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
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10/31/2025 |
10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
TRUST & WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Chair: Michael D. Williams, South State Wealth
VBA Staff Liaison: DeMarion Johnston
View the Trust & Wealth Management Committee roster here!
Mission Statement: To provide a venue for collaboration and sharing of ideas to foster a robust trust and wealth management environment in the Commonwealth of Virginia so that clients benefit by way of expanded competitive services and delivery options; trust and wealth management executives grow professionally through peer exchange and education; banks benefit from developing ways to offer trust and wealth management services as part of comprehensive relationships with clients; and the VBA promotes, represents and enhances the bank trust and wealth management industry with the support of state legislative and regulatory officials.
2025 Meeting Dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2/21/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 6/6/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |
| 9/5/2025 | 10:30am-12:00pm |
Virtual |
| 11/21/2025 | 10:30am-1:00pm |
In-Person |