Brian Kinnear

Brian Kinnear is an experienced banking professional currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager III in Commercial Banking at Blue Ridge Bank since April 2024. Previously, Kinnear held the role of Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager for Commercial Real Estate at SouthState Bank from September 2021 to February 2024, focusing on financing for various real estate projects. Prior experience includes positions as Senior Vice President at People's United Bank and Vice President roles at M&T Bank, where Kinnear managed extensive loan portfolios and developed client relationships in commercial real estate and business banking. Kinnear's educational background includes a Master Certificate in Real Estate from NYU, an MBA in Marketing from Loyola University Maryland, and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from McDaniel College.