Virginia Commerce Bank Expands Training Structure to Meet Growth Needs
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virginia Commerce Bank proudly announces the recent expansion of its
training programs with the establishment of a Retail Training and
Development Department. The creation of the new department was part of a
restructuring of the Bankâ??s training efforts to meet the learning needs
of employees as they grow within the Bank.
The Bank will continue to support
excellence by encouraging, inspiring and supporting learning and
professional development at all levels of the organization.
The Retail Training and Development Department is responsible for the
ongoing training and professional development of employees who work in
the Bankâ??s 28 branches. The focus of this department is to provide a
comprehensive suite of training workshops and courses to enhance
employeesâ?? knowledge and skills, better preparing them to support the
Bankâ??s mission to provide trusted financial advice to its clients.
Leading the newly established department is Linda Martin, Senior Vice
President, Retail Training and Development. Prior to this position, she
was the Regional Manager responsible for the Bankâ??s Alexandria and
Southeastern Fairfax County branches. Ms. Martin is an ardent advocate
of educational enrichment both in the Bank and in the community.
Retail Training and Development is an extension of corporate training
programs already established at Virginia Commerce Bank. Linda Fourney,
Senior Vice President, Organizational Development, oversees training
opportunities and organizational development initiatives for all Bank
employees. Under her leadership, the Bankâ??s internally-designed
Leadership Skills Development Program was recently launched to support
employee growth potential and performance excellence through one-on-one
mentoring and leadership training seminars conducted by company subject
matter experts.
â??Investing in the development of the Bankâ??s employees is critical to
ensuring that our staff has the knowledge and training to deliver
exceptional customer service,â? emphasized Peter A. Converse, President
and CEO of Virginia Commerce Bank. â??The Bank will continue to support
excellence by encouraging, inspiring and supporting learning and
professional development at all levels of the organization.â?
About Virginia Commerce Bank
Established in 1988, Virginia Commerce Bank (NASDAQ:VCBI) is a
full-service, community bank headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with
over $2.9 billion in assets. The Bank serves the Northern Virginia and
Fredericksburg markets with twenty-eight branches, a mortgage lending
office and a wealth management services department. For further
information about VCBâ??s many services and a map of convenient locations,
please visit our Web site at VCBonline.com.
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