First Bank
Van Gunter III has worked in the banking industry for over 15 years. Van began their career as a Senior Vice President - Commercial Loan Officer at Regions Bank from August 2007 to December 2011. Van then joined Wells Fargo as a Vice President - Principal Relationship Manager from December 2011 to April 2017. Van Gunter III then moved to Select Bank & Trust Company, where they served as a Senior Vice President - Commercial Loan Officer from May 2017 to March 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Senior Vice President - Business Development Officer at First Bank (FBNC) starting from March 2022.
Van Gunter III earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Finance, General from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Van attended the university from 1993 to 1997.
First Bank
Established in 1935, First Bank is now the largest independent, full-service community bank headquartered in North Carolina. With more than 100 branches across the Carolinas, we provide the best-in-class financial solutions, advice and technology you need to manage your home or business—with local decision makers who know your name and live in your neighborhood. Come see why individuals, families and businesses have trusted us for generations.