Skipper Hines

Skipper Hines has a diverse range of experience in the banking industry. Skipper started their career in 1988 as an Adjunct Faculty at the College of The Albemarle. Skipper then moved into banking and worked at The East Carolina Bank, where they held various roles including Office Executive and Business Development Officer, Regional Executive, and Director of Customer Experience. During their time at The East Carolina Bank, they implemented strategies to improve customer experience and employee engagement, expanded the branch network, and provided financial consulting to business clients.

After leaving The East Carolina Bank, Skipper Hines worked at First South Bank as an Area Executive, responsible for overseeing banking activities in a specific geographic area and leading a team of City Executives. Skipper later joined Hines Consulting Services as a Business Consultant, providing consulting services.

Skipper Hines then joined M&F Bank NC as the VP of Credit Administration. In this role, they managed the bank's lending process and a centralized underwriting team, with a focus on leveraging talent and technology to improve performance. Skipper also managed a portfolio of commercial credits and oversaw multiple indirect loan programs.

Throughout their career, Skipper Hines has demonstrated expertise in driving performance, implementing best practices, and achieving strategic goals in the banking industry.

Skipper Hines completed their undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1983 to 1987, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Following this, they attended Duke University for a Nonprofit Management Program, and also the Graduate School of Banking at LSU for a Senior Management Program. Additionally, Skipper Hines completed the Mid & Advanced Management Programs at the North Carolina School of Banking. Their earlier education includes attending the Virginia Episcopal School, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this period.