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July 02, 2024

Congratulations to VNB’s Chief Corporate Services Officer, Abbie Ford!

Posted in VNB Employees

Congratulations to VNB’s Chief Corporate Services Officer, Abbie Ford, for completing her American Bankers Association (ABA) Stonier Graduate School of Banking degree and receiving The Wharton School Leadership certificate.

Abbie Ford graduate with diploma and certificate

The ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking Class of 2024 included 198 graduates.

ABA Stonier Graduating Class of 2024
Photo credit: ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking

“After delays due to COVID and a system conversion, I began my Stonier journey in 2022. Now, I am officially a graduate! What a tremendous honor to share in the experience with so many wonderful bankers from around the world!” said Ms. Ford.

June 24, 2024

Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of VNB’s Finance Career & Leadership Academy!

Posted in Community News

The 2024 Finance Career & Leadership Academy (FCLA, Academy) Graduation Ceremony and Dinner took place in Charlottesville on Friday, June 14th, at Carmello’s Restaurant. During the evening’s proceedings, Virginia National Bank (VNB) honored the 2024 Academy’s graduates along with former graduates that have gone on to further milestones on their post-secondary educational path as part of VNB’s ongoing educational programs. This was the FCLA’s third year to graduate students.

FCLA Class 2024

(From left to right) The 2024 FCLA graduates: Sabrina Bialy, Kayden Wright, Shrey Panicker, Colin Douthit, Gabriella Gonzalez, Kate Quinn, Jack Viccellio, Eleanor Powers, Evie Porter, and Albina Piskunova.

 

 

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Student - Sabrina

Sabrina Bialy was recognized as valedictorian of the 2024 FCLA and presented with her graduation certificate by Meghan Crider (President, Educational Programs).
 

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Student - Evie

Evie Porter was honored as salutatorian for the 2024 FCLA.
 

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Graduate - John H

John Hornsby (2019 FCLA graduate, 2020 VNB College Program – Business Banking/Staff Development Certification graduate, and current VNB credit analyst) was presented with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Banking (BSBAB), from St. Joseph’s College.
 
 

 

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Graduates - Flemming & Weakley

Jack Flemming (2023 FCLA graduate and current VNB credit administrator) and Summer Weakley (2023 FCLA graduate and current VNB operations specialist) were presented with their College Program – Business Banking/Staff Development certificates. While continuing to fulfill their job duties, both Jack and Summer are in the process of obtaining their BSBAB degrees and are on track to complete their degrees before they are 20 years old. 
 

 

Student Quote - Colin

 

The Finance Career & Leadership Academy is a free instructional program designed to not only provide advanced personal finance and employment readiness training, but also a path to career opportunities in banking for high school juniors and seniors within our communities. The Academy runs from February into June. The most promising and top performing students from the Academy are considered for VNB’s College Program (the Business Banking/Staff Development Program).

The College Program is a bank-sponsored, comprehensive, free training program that consists of 15 courses of which 13 are accredited college/university courses (39 credit hours that are transferable to a 2 or 4-year college/university) and work projects. Participants receive fulltime pay with full fringe benefits (includes 401k with company match) while completing the program and, if successful in the program, receive the CFTEA/VNB certification in Business Banking/Staff Development as well as have the potential opportunity for a career with VNB. Also, once employed, should they choose, they may go on to complete a 2 or 4-year degree at the company’s expense.

 

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February 01, 2024

2024 Finance Career and Leadership Academy Students

Posted in Community News

2024 Students FCLA Announcement

Virginia National Bank (VNB) is excited to announce the students who have been accepted into VNB’s 2024 Finance Career and Leadership Academy (FCLA, Academy), which runs from February 6 – mid June 2024. In total we have ten students who have earned positions in the Academy. (Due to space constraints and construction in Warrenton, the FCLA is only being held in Charlottesville, Virginia, this year.)

“We were extremely impressed by the number of talented and qualified young people who applied for entry into our program,” said Glenn Rust, President and CEO of Virginia National Bankshares Corporation (VABK) and VNB. “Congratulations to this year’s winners, who each show a strong commitment to furthering their financial education and improving their lives and their communities. We are proud to have them as participants in this year’s FCLA and to support their educational and professional journey.”  

The students accepted into the Academy include:

  • Sabrina Bialy – Western Albemarle High School
  • Colin Douthit – Western Albemarle High School
  • Gabriella (Gabby) Gonzalez – Albemarle High School
  • Shrey Panicker – Charlottesville High School
  • Albina Piskunova – Albemarle High School
  • Evie Porter – Homeschooled
  • Eleanor Powers – Monticello High School
  • Kate Quinn – Western Albemarle High School
  • Jack Viccellio – Monticello High School
  • Kayden Wright – Albemarle High School

The participants were chosen based on their academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service, and overall character. Applicants also wrote an essay about what they hoped to accomplish with a stronger and deeper financial education and went through an interview process.

The Finance Career & Leadership Academy is a free instructional program designed to not only provide advanced personal finance and employment readiness training, but also a path to career opportunities in banking for high school juniors and seniors within our communities. The most promising and top performing students from the Academy are considered for VNB’s College Program (the Commercial Banking/Staff Development Program).

The College Program is a bank-sponsored, comprehensive, free training program that consists of 16 courses of which 14 are accredited college/university courses (41 credit hours that are transferable to a 2 or 4-year college/university) and work projects. Participants receive fulltime pay with full fringe benefits (includes 401k with company match) while completing the program and, if successful in the program, have the potential opportunity for a career with VNB. Also, once employed, should they choose, they may go on to complete a 2 or 4-year degree at the company’s expense.

“Helping local students develop their financial skills on both a professional and personal level while also giving them a career path without the high levels of student debt is our goal,” said Rust. “Our educational programs are a means by which we give back to our community and we look forward to continuing these programs for years to come.”

Glenn Rust FCLA 2024 Student Announcement

VNB would also like to personally thank all those who helped us reach so many qualified, talented, and hard-working young people in our community. Including, but not exclusively or in any particular order, –

Albemarle County Public Schools, particularly

  • Gabi Sukovich, Personal Finance Teacher, AHS
  • Caroline Chang, Personal Finance Teacher, AHS
  • Holly Newman, Talent Development & Gifted Specialist, AHS
  • Tim Hamlette, Career Specialist, AHS
  • Caroline Bertrand, Career Specialist, WAHS
  • Zoe Padron, Talent Development Specialist, WAHS
  • Beth Costa, Principal, MHS
  • Katie Bledsoe, Career Specialist, MHS
  • Megan Parson, Director of Counseling, AHS
  • Irvin Johnson, Director of Counseling, MHS
  • Kate Acuff, Albemarle County School Board – Jack Jouett District
  • Judy Le, Albemarle County School Board – Rivanna District
  • Amber Roberts, Work & Community-Based Learning Coordination, Central Office
  • Jennifer Butler, Senior Communications Analyst, Central Office
  • Lauren Hunt, Web and Social Media Specialist, Central Office
  • Phil Giaramita, Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Officer, Central Office

Charlottesville Public Schools, particularly

  • Deborah Tewksbury, Personal Finance Teacher, CHS
  • James Daly, Economics and Personal Finance Teacher, CHS
  • Carlos Blackwood, Personal Finance Teacher, CHS
  • Megan Fitzgerald, Career & Technical Education Instructional Specialist
  • Kayla Edwards, College Advisor, CHS

Colin Anderson, Head of Upper School, The Covenant School
Jackie Jamison, Development Director and College Counselor, Regents School
Peter Gaines, Director of College Counseling, Tandem Friends School
Sharon Mack, Greene County School Board – Chair/Ruckersville District
Dr. Andrea Whitmarsh, School Superintendent, Greene County Public Schools
Margo D. Bruce, Principal, Fluvanna County High School
Daniel Soderholm, Ph.D., Principal, Culpeper County High School
Natalie Masri, President and CEO – Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Ann Marie Hohenberger, Marketing – Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
Kevin G. McDonald, UVA – Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Partnerships
Joshua Rashad Epps, UVA – Division for DEI – Program Manager of MOCHA/WOCHA
Kate Lambert, Chief Executive Officer, The Boys and Girls Club of Central Virginia
Stuart Hornsby, Owner of Lux Ventures and Campaign Manager, The Center for Christian Study at UVA
Connie Sylvester, Equis Financial and ACTS Board Director
Robin Rakow, President, Albemarle Christian Teaching Support (ACTS)
Reed Golomb, Youth Minister, St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish
Matt Lloyd, Charlottesville StudentLife Director, The Point Church
Benji Hall, Youth and Family Pastor, First Baptist Church Park Street

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