Larae Graves

Larae Graves has a diverse work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on lending and mortgage operations. Their most recent role was as Vice President of Lending at Bowater Credit Union, starting in 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Peoples Bank of East Tennessee where they held various positions, including Commercial Lending Officer, Director of Mortgage Operations at Mountain Trust Mortgage, and Credit Department/Loan Operations Manager. Larae also worked at UT Federal Credit Union as the Mortgage Loan Services Department Manager, and at SouthEast Bank in roles such as Mortgage Processing, Executive Office Administrator, Senior Loan Processor, Loan Assistant, and Credit Administrator. Their work experience spans over 20 years in the field.

Larae Graves attended Tennessee Wesleyan University from 2000 to 2004, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance and Human Resource Management.