More than 90 bankers and industry partners joined us in Charlottesville for the 2024 Leadership Conference on November 14-15. This annual event is designed for emerging banking leaders gives attendees the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. 

A Special Thank You to the 2024 EBL Chair Darren Tully, Capital Bank!

Thank you to Darren Tully, Capital Bank, for serving as EBL chair over the last year and for presiding over this year’s event. You can learn more about Darren in his Virginia Banking Monthly Q&A here.

“The Leadership Conference provides a great opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry peers while enjoying sessions geared towards personal development and industry knowledge. Inspirational sessions and connecting with fellow bankers always leaves me feeling recharged and ready to tackle anything.”
-2024 Conference Attendee

Leadership Conference Noted & Quoted

Pictures From the Event

Session and Speaker Information

Economic Outlook
Ryan Price, Chief Economist | Virginia REALTORS®

Bank CEOs/Bank Executives Panel

• David Boyle, Burke & Herbert Bank
• LeAnne Emert, Benchmark Community Bank
• Steve Heine, Woodsboro Bank
• Moderated by Darren Tully, Capital Bank

Banking Hot Topics Roundtable

Pursuing Your Dreams
Mike Wilkerson, Chief Executive Officer | F&M Bank
Debbie Bishop, Wells Fargo Bank

Leading for Tomorrow, Today!
Nick Arrigo, Executive Consultant & Director | CultivateTM, Haberfeld

Brave, Bold & Barefoot: A Champion’s Blueprint to Success
Karen Barefoot, Director of Business Development | Industrial Reliability & Repair

Industry Update
Bruce Whitehurst, President & CEO | Virginia Bankers Association & Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association

Transforming Transactions: The Rise of Realtime Payments and Fintech’s Latest Wave
DJ Seeterlin, Chief Innovation Officer | Chesapeake Bank

Refresh, Refuel, Recharge
Dr. Melissa Furman, Owner | Career Potential

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