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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.

CFO COMMITTEE

Chair: Neil Burke, Benchmark Community Bank
Vice Chair: Donald Kaloski, Jr., Village 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.

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Friday, March 10th 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Zoom

Friday, June 9th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Friday, September 15th 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Zoom
Friday, December 15th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

2023 Meeting Materials:

Date  
03/10 Agenda
06/09 Agenda

COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

Chair: Theresa Catlett, First Bank, Virginia

VBA Staff Liaison: Matt Bruning

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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Tuesday, February 28th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Tuesday, May 9th 10:30 am – 11:30 am Zoom
Thursday, September 28th 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Tuesday, November 14th 10:30 am – 11:30 am Zoom

2023 Meeting Materials 

Date  
02/28 Agenda
05/09

Agenda

VBA Management Session Slides - 360 Factors

09/28 Agenda

EMERGING BANK LEADERS STEERING COMMITTEE 

Chair: Amy Mellinger, Powell Valley National Bank

Vice Chair: Darren Tully, Freedom Bank

VBA Staff Liaison: Chandler Owdom

View the VBA EBL Steering Committee roster here!

Mission Statement: To ensure a continuum of leadership for the future of Virginia banking. 

2023 Meeting Dates

Date Time Format
Wednesday, February 15th 10:00 am – 11:30 am

February EBL Steering Committee Agenda

Tuesday, July 11th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (including lunch)

In-Person, Virginia Housing

(4224 Cox Rd., Glen Allen, VA)

July EBL Steering Committee Agenda

Capstone Project Topic Options

VBA Education Foundation Annual Fund Campaign Information

Tuesday, September 26th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (including lunch)

In-Person, VBA Office (4490 Cox Road, Glen Allen)

Agenda

VBA Leadership Conference Agenda

Tuesday, December 5th 10:00 am – 11:30 am Zoom

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE 

Chair: Robert C. Wood, Jr., United Bank

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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Wednesday, January 11th 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In-Person, Richmond Marriott Downtown, Salon 4

Friday, March 31st 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Thursday, June 15th 10:30 am – 11:30 am Zoom
Friday, September 22nd 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

2023 Meeting Materials:

Date  

01/11

GR Meeting Materials 01-11-23
03/31

GR Meeting Materials 03-31-23

Conflict of Interest Policy - GR Committee

06/15 GR Meeting Materials 06-15-23

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE 

Chair: Doris Hambright, PHR, SHRM-CP, Freedom Bank of Virginia

Vice Chair: Maria Sullivan, C&F Bank

VBA Staff Liaison: Laurie Milligan and 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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Wednesday, March 15th 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm In-Person, at VBA Connect & Protect Conference, Williamsburg
Friday, May 12th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom
Friday, August 4th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Friday, November 3rd 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Zoom

LEGAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE 

Chair: Sarah Harmon, First Community Bank

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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Monday, February 27th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Monday, May 22nd 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom
Monday, September 25th 10:30 am – 1:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Monday, December 4th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom

2023 Meeting Materials:

Date  
02/27

Agenda

View the VBA Committee Handbook here!

05/22 Agenda
09/25

Agenda

NFCU Example

WM Presentation

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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Wednesday, January 11th 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm In-Person, Richmond Marriott Downtown, Salon 4

2023 Meeting Materials:

Date  
01/11

LEC Meeting Materials

2023 BankPAC Corporate Contribution Online Form

LENDING EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE 

Chair: Heather Romagnoli, Sandy Spring Bank

Vice Chair: David Evinger, Chain Bridge Bank, NA

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. 

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Friday, February 17th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Friday, May 5th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Zoom
Friday, September 8th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

Friday, December 15th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Zoom

2023 Meeting Materials

Date  
02/17 Agenda
05/05 Agenda

MARKETING COMMITTEE 

Chair: Laura Wright, Old Point National Bank

Vice Chair: Carolyn Kiser, American National Bank & Trust Company

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

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Monday, February 6th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

February 2023 Marketing Committee Agenda

Monday, May 1st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

May 1st Meeting Agenda for Marketing Committee

Tuesday, August 29th 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Zoom

August 29th Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, November 1st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE 

Chair: Ed Kraemer, Burke & Herbert Bank

Vice Chair: Donna Wilborn, Benchmark Community Bank

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.

2023 Meeting Dates:

Date Time Format
Wednesday, February 8th 10:00 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
Wednesday, May 10th 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

Wednesday, August 9th 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

Wednesday, November 8th 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

2023 Meeting Materials:

Date  
02/08 Agenda

05/10

Agenda

09/20 Agenda

RETAIL EXECUTIVES COMMITTEE 

Chair: Joe Lewis, Village Bank
Vice-Chair: Goly Hervey, Atlantic Union Bank

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 

    2023 Meeting Dates:

    Date Time Format
    Wednesday, January 25th 10:00 am – Noon Zoom
    Tuesday, May 5th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person, VBA Office Glen Allen
    Wednesday, September 20th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm In Person, VBA Office Glen Allen
    Wednesday, December 6th 10:00 am – Noon Zoom

    2023 Meeting Materials:

    Date  
    01/25

    Retail Execs Meeting Materials

    BAI Banking Strategies Executive Report

    05/09 Agenda
    09/20 Agenda

    SECURITY & ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 

    Co-Chair: Tracy Pastella, Chesapeake Bank
    Co-Chair: Derrick Copeland, Burke & Herbert Bank

    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.

    2023 Meeting Dates:

    Date Time Format
    Thursday, February 9th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
    Thursday, May 11th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

    In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

    Thursday, August 10th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

    In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

    Thursday, November 16th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom

    2023 Meeting Materials:

    Date

     
    08/10 Agenda

    TRAINING COMMITTEE 

    Co-Chair: Marci Clodfelter, C&F Bank                                                                                                            Co-Chair: Mollie Mock-Kaufman, United 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

    2023 Meeting Dates:

    Date Time Format
    Friday, February 3rd 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom
    Friday, April 21st 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
    Thursday, August 17th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom
    Thursday, November 2nd 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

    2023 Meeting Materials:

       
    02/03 February Training Committee Meeting Materials
    04/21 Agenda

    TRUST & WEALTH MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE  

    Chair: Jeff Hassler, Truist

    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.

    2023 Meeting Dates:

    Date Time Format
    Friday, March 24th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
    Friday, June 9th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen
    Friday, September 15th 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Zoom
    Friday, December 1st 10:30 am – 1:00 pm In-Person, VBA Office in Glen Allen

    2023 Meeting Materials:

    Date  
    03/24 Agenda
    06/09 Agenda
    09/15 Agenda