NC Emerging Leaders

NC's Next Generation of Bank Leadership

The North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) announced the formation of North Carolina Emerging Leaders, then known as the North Carolina Young Bankers (NCYB), in late 2015. NC Emerging Leaders was developed to identify and foster the professional development of those on the leadership path in North Carolina's banking industry.

Becoming a member of NC Emerging Leaders provides access to regional and state-wide networking events, educational resources and leadership opportunities. Members of NC Emerging Leaders will support the overall mission of the NCBA, serving as advocates for the industry as well as promoting financial literacy through working with youth in North Carolina. Members can give back to the communities in which they serve through coordinated financial literacy efforts which include tools to help members teach our future generations at your bank or in local schools.


Vision Statement

To be the premier organization that develops and engages emerging bank leaders while strengthening our community.

Mission Statement

To achieve its vision the North Carolina Emerging Leaders will:

  • Promote financial literacy for North Carolina’s youth
  • Encourage awareness and active engagement in the industry
  • Foster professional development and provide leadership opportunities for our members

NCEL Advisory Council

Interested in serving on the NCEL Advisory Council? Applications open in the summer! Please check this page often.

CHAIR

Ryan Morgan

Ryan Morgan
North State Bank
Triangle Region
rmorgan@northstatebank.com

VICE CHAIR

Ingrid Nelson

Ingrid Nelson
First Carolina Bank
Triangle Region
ingrid.nelson@mfbonline.com

SECRETARY

Laura Keefer

Laura Keefer
Southern First Bank
Triangle Region
Lkeefer@southernfirst.com

IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Hillary Kestler

Hillary Kestler
Charlotte Metro Region
hkestler@localfirstbank.com

Robert Peterkin

Robert Peterkin
Bank of America
Charlotte Metro Region
robert.peterkin@bofa.com

Trey Jerman

Trey Jerman
First Carolina Bank
East Region
treyjerman@firstcarolinabank.com

Erin Bennett

Erin Bennett
Carter Bank and Trust
Triad Region
erin.bennett@cbtcares.com

Eboni Johnson

Eboni Johnson
Bank of America
Triad Region
eboni.johnson2@bofa.com

Matt Zacharias

Matt Zacharias
Triad Business Bank
Triad Region
mzacharias@triadbusinessbank.com

Sam Clark

Sam Clark
Southern Bank
Triangle Region
clarksa8900@gmail.com

Jumeekah Ingram

Jumeekah Ingram
First Carolina Bank
Triangle Region
jumeekahingram@firstcarolinabank.com

Ben Kornegay

Ben Kornegay
First Citizens Bank
Triangle Region
ben.kornegay@firstcitizens.com

Lacy Cross

Lacy Cross
Movement Bank
West Region
lacy.cross@movementbank.com

Elise Penland

Elise Penland
HomeTrust Bank
West Region
elise.penland@htb.com