David Forrest

David Forrest has over 30 years of experience in the banking industry. David started their career as a Student Assistant in Regional Loan Administration at Wachovia Bank before moving on to Norwest Financial, where they worked as a Branch Manager and gained experience in consumer lending, collections, and business calling skills. David then joined SouthTrust Bank as an Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager, focusing on working with small business owners in North Raleigh. David later joined SunTrust Bank as a Business Banker and Assistant Vice President, before transitioning to Fidelity Bank as a Senior Vice President and Senior Business Development Officer. In this role, they were responsible for growing the bank's market share in the Triangle area and managing existing commercial relationships. Throughout their career, David has demonstrated strong leadership and business development skills.

David Forrest completed their education with a General Education degree in Elementary School from Contentnea Elementary between 1976 and 1982. David then pursued a Diploma in College Prep at Greene Central High School from 1985 to 1989. Lastly, David attended North Carolina State University - College of Management from 1989 to 1993, where they earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees, one in Economics and the other in Management/Finance.