VBA Signature Sponsors
VBA Signature Sponsors
VBA Signature Sponsor Packages are a unique offering for companies who are interested in providing higher levels of sponsorship support at VBA events. Signature Sponsors have the opportunity to build their own individual bundled package by determining the sponsorships and/or advertisement options that align best with their strategic plan for the year. Simply find the event sponsorships that you would like to secure and add those sponsor dollars up to get you to the package level that most suits your plans for the year – then enjoy the many benefits that come with being a Signature Sponsorship! AND your membership dues are also part of what can be rolled up into these packages! Our 2024 Sponsor Brochure is now available! Check out the vast number of engagement opportunities!
Contact Amy Binns with additional questions or help with developing your 2024 engagement plan!
Thank you to our current Signature Sponsors listed below!
Bankers Insurance
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Endorsed Provider
At Bankers Insurance, our banking roots run deep. Founded in 1999, we are steadfast supporters of Virginia’s independent community banks, their clients, employees, and the communities they serve. We thank our owner banks for their unending support and partnership. To all others, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your bank insurance coverage program and how we can offer targeted insurance solutions for your clients, all while providing non-interest income to your bank’s bottom line. Please visit Insurance for Banks or contact Zak Kephart by email or phone at 540-904-7552.
Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
Brown Edwards’ financial institution professional services help management improve procedures, manage risk exposure, and enhance earnings. As a top 100 firm with over 40 years of banking experience, their team will design a specific program for your organization’s needs while providing best practices and cost-effective outsourced services. They provide a full range of services including internal audits, compliance and regulatory audits, SOX/FDICIA assessments, information technology audits, loan reviews, financial statement audits, and model validations. For more information, visit their website or contact Alan Landes.
Community Bankers’ Bank
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
Community Bankers’ Bank is a State-Chartered Fed Member bankers’ bank owned and directed by independent community banks in the Fifth Federal Reserve District and contiguous states. It gives community banks unique and outstanding value through the economies of scale it creates as a bank partner, never a competitor. It provides the products and services that banks need to operate and excel. CBB’s competitive pricing and superior service make it a vital resource for community banks. Visit their website or LinkedIn page to learn more or contact Jay McNamara.
CRS Data
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
For over 30 years, CRS Data has been dedicated to delivering powerful, accurate property data backed by superior customer service. Their Financial Suite product is tailored made for financial institutions. Offering public tax records, sales and mortgage histories, property comparables, warranty deeds, interactive GIS plat maps, area demographics. CRS helps banks manage their commercial loan portfolio and generate non-interest income. They offer the power of clear and current property information to help you make sound decisions. For more information, visit their website or contact Alwyn Staley.
DDI Technology, an IAA company
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
DDI Technology is a leading electronic title and registration technology firm providing title administration and processing services for vehicle dealers and lenders. DDI Technology is a proud member of the IAA, Inc. family of companies and focuses on delivering superior products, professional service and hi-touch customer service for all areas of vehicle title management. For more information, visit their website or contact Tammy Webster.
Dudley Resources
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
Dudley Resources provides flexible remarketing solutions, empowering our clients with the ability to put the focus back on banking. Our firm offers over 40 years of experience supporting regional banks and institutional sellers with asset management services and programs which enable our clients to achieve maximum values across an array of asset classes. Their services include Senior Accredited (ASA) approved appraisals, online and simulcast auctions for real estate, machinery & equipment, business assets, and automobiles. They offer proprietary surge pricing platforms, trustee & repo services, foreclosure sales, note sales, and buyout options. They are equipped with industry leading technology, knowledge, and experience to provide the best customer service in the business. Dudley Resources….a resource to banks offering dependable and reliable results for all your asset remarketing needs. For more information, visit their website or contact Tim Dudley or Chip Jones.
Elliott Davis
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Financial Services Member
Elliott Davis is a business solutions firm providing services to over 500 financial institutions across the United States, including 350 regional and community banks and credit unions. Their team of over 100 professionals dedicated to the financial services industry serves banks and credit unions with audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services. These consulting and advisory services include internal audit, compliance reviews and monitoring, BSA/AML, information technology/cyber security, SOX/FDICIA assistance, credit services, data analytics, model validations, due diligence, process improvement assessments and plans, organizational consulting, and SOC reporting, among others. For more information, visit their website or contact Josh White.
[Equifax] RA Business Solutions, an Equifax Sales Agent
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
RA Business Solutions (RABS) is the exclusive Equifax Sales Agent for the Mid-Atlantic region. Their client portfolio includes auto dealers, banks, credit unions, finance companies, and real estate companies. The RABS team, working with Equifax, provides these industries leading edge consumer insights and analytics, as well as complete consumer and commercial credit files. For more information, visit their website or contact Amy Cardona.
FHLBank Atlanta
Platinum Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Financial Services Member
FHLBank Atlanta offers competitively-priced financing, community development grants, and other banking services to help member financial institutions make affordable home mortgages and provide economic development credit to neighborhoods and communities. The Bank’s members are located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit their website or contact Dan Brenton or Sam Mahler.
Genesys Technology Group, LLC
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Endorsed Provider
Genesys was founded in 2007 to help community financial institutions negotiate their core vendor contracts. A lot has changed in financial technology since then. The Core Technology and Fintech landscape is evolving rapidly, and the Genesys team understands this shifting landscape. Genesys helps institutions control existing technology expenses, evaluate Fintech partnerships, assess BaaS and PaaS strategies, and maximize non-interest income through debit card optimization. Furthermore, Genesys provides ongoing support, such as invoice audit services and turn-key enterprise project management office services (EPMO) for all of your strategic initiatives, including mergers and conversions. For more information, visit their website or contact Drew Kessler.
Investors Title Insurance Company
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Endorsed Provider
Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Investors Title specializes in residential and commercial title insurance, §1031 exchanges, settlement, escrow, and trust account reconciliation services, and wealth management. Publicly traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (ticker symbol “ITIC”), Investors Title has partnered with 500+ banks to establish lender owned title insurance agencies. With a focus on compliance, operational efficiency, and superior service as the staples of success, these agencies generate significant non-interest fee income for owners. For more information, visit their website or contact Norma Carroll.
The KeyState Companies
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Endorsed Provider
Founded in 1991, KeyState specializes in providing community banks with innovative investment structures that enhance a community bank’s annual earnings. KeyState Renewables has raised and deployed $225 million in SOLCAP solar tax funds since 2020, financing 53 projects in 7 states. In May 2023, the VBA and KeyState jointly launched the VBA|SOLCAP 2024 LMI Solar Tax Credit Fund, which will raise up to $150 million in solar tax equity capital from its member banks. The capital will be deployed by KeyState in collaboration with a Virginia-based solar development partner to build 15-20 community solar projects throughout Virginia in 2024. These projects will exclusively benefit low-to-moderate income (LMI) households in Virginia, reducing their annual electric bills by approximately 20-30%. For more information, visit their website or contact Josh Miller.
Ncontracts
Silver Level Signature Sponsor
Ncontracts offers powerful compliance, risk, and vendor management solutions for financial institutions. Founded in 2009 by regulatory attorneys with years of experience in the banking industry, they work with 4,000 financial institutions in all 50 states. The Ncontracts suite of solutions covers every aspect of compliance and risk management, from strategic to tactical. Choose modules for your specific needs — or build an integrated, comprehensive system that creates efficiencies across your organization. Click here to get started! Visit their website to learn more or contact Rashida Holmes.
PWCampbell
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
VBA Endorsed Provider
PWCampbell, widely known and respected in the financial services industry, is a fourth generation, family-owned retail services and design/build firm. Founded over 100 years ago, they offer a full range of quality facility planning, demographic research, creative retail branding, digital signage, interior design, furniture coordination, architectural and construction services. PWCampbell’s turnkey management process provides the expertise to develop and implement engaging and impactful solutions for every sized project, on time and within budget. For more information, visit their website or contact Marshall Jett.
QSI Banking
Silver Level VBA Signature Sponsor
QSI is NCR’s largest financial partner. They offer turnkey ATM and ITM solutions, including outsourcing and in-house financing. Other solutions include TCRs, video, alarm, security and branch equipment. Availability and security are assured with QSI maintenance, cybersecurity and managed services. For more information, visit their website or contact Kris Keefauver.
Stifel
Gold Level Signature Sponsor
Working with banks in Virginia and across the United States, Stifel is committed to helping executives grow their businesses and better serve their customers. Anchored by an experienced team of financial strategists, traders and sales representatives, Stifel provides a suite of industry-focused services, analytics and products related to institutional investing, loan sales, asset liability management, derivatives strategy and funding. For more information, visit their website or contact McNeill Wells.