Dogwood State Bank
Jason Rapuano is an experienced banking professional currently serving as Market Executive at Dogwood State Bank since September 2021. Previously, Jason held the position of Cary Market Executive at First Carolina Bank from June 2020 to July 2021 and served as SVP, Commercial Banking Officer at TowneBank from June 2019 to April 2020. Jason's extensive career began at Paragon Bank, where roles included Senior Vice President - Loan Officer/Relationship Manager and Vice President - Loan Officer/Relationship Manager, focusing on managing diversified portfolios and enhancing client experiences. Earlier experience includes a Credit Analyst position, evaluating financial information for lending purposes, and an internship involving document classification and database management. Jason's educational background includes attending the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University and earning a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, Finance from North Carolina State University.
Dogwood State Bank
Dogwood State Bank is a North Carolina state-chartered community bank headquartered in Raleigh with approximately $1 billion in total assets. The organization provides a wide range of banking products and services through its online offerings and branch offices in North Carolina. In May of 2019, Dogwood completed a $100 million recapitalization of Sound Bank creating a dynamic organization poised for growth. Dogwood’s Board of Directors and Executive Management team bring a collective strength of over 200 years of banking experience, positioning the organization as an industry leader. Dogwood is focused on becoming the bank for businesses, business owners, professionals, and their employees and redefining what it means to BANK LOCAL. By leveraging leadership, investing in technology, and committing to personalized customer service, Dogwood is changing the landscape of community banking. Dogwood has 7 locations serving communities across North Carolina.