Capital Bank, N.A.

Your employees are your first line of defense against business identity theft so make sure they understand what it is and how they can guard against it. This includes training them to spot fraudulent emails and carefully scrutinize all wire transfer requests. Also educate employees about the importance of creating strong passwords and changing their passwords regularly.

Join us in welcoming Darren Tully, our new Senior Vice President and Commercial Banking Team Lead, to the Capital Bank team! Darren brings a wealth of experience to his role, having served as a commercial Relationship Manager and Fairfax Market President with Freedom Bank. A native of northern Virginia, he studied international economics and philosophy at the University of Virginia before beginning his career as a financial insurance underwriter just before the 2008 Financial Crisis. Transitioning into community banking, Darren has excelled in helping small businesses achieve their financial goals, specializing in government contracting, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure technologies. Darren's dedication extends beyond banking; he has served on several local boards and was honored as a 2016 40 Under 40 honoree by the Leadership Center for Excellence. A 2017 graduate of The Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management, Darren is committed to community service and professional excellence. In his free time, Darren enjoys traveling, scuba diving, golfing, attending Washington Nationals baseball games, and spending time with his wife Emily and their two children, Fiona (6) and Owen (3). He aims to see a baseball game in all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums, having already visited 24. Join us in congratulating Darren on this exciting new chapter! #WelcomeDarren #CapitalBankTeam

Join us in welcoming Jill (St. Germain) Cochones, our new Vice President and Government Contracting Relationship Manager, to the Capital Bank team! Jill brings over two decades of broad-based industry experience to her role. As Vice President, she provides financing to government contracting companies in the DMV, helping them navigate complex financial landscapes and achieve their strategic goals. Prior to joining Capital Bank, Jill was VP and Relationship Manager in the Government Contracting division at Atlantic Union Bank. Jill began her 27-year commercial banking career at a local bank in her hometown of Burlington, VT, and has held positions in underwriting, portfolio management, and financial analysis within both large and small banks. Jill’s career has included work with the U.S. Department of Treasury in the development of the $1 billion CDFI Bond Guarantee Program, HUD, and Navy Federal Credit Union. Passionate about financial literacy, Jill has created specialized financial awareness programs for local non-profits and is the founder of Brave Solutions Financing, a financial advisory company aimed at educating disadvantaged populations. She is also the author of ‘Financial Abuse – The Invisible Weapon’ published by Women on The Fence. Jill holds a BA in Psychology from The University of Vermont. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and practicing vinyasa yoga with her fellow yogis. Join us in congratulating Jill on this exciting new chapter! #WelcomeJill #CapitalBankTeam

With check fraud, thieves brazenly steal mail right out of residential mailboxes or blue postal mailboxes. Are you moving soon? Ensure you receive your mail before a scammer does by changing your address ahead of time. Read our blog to learn more about protecting yourself.

Capital Bank is proud to sponsor Explore Rockville’s Global Bites Fest, running from June 22 to July 6! This delicious event begins Saturday June 22, 11:00am – 3:00pm at the Rockville Town Center where you will find local restaurants and vendors sharing their signature dishes with the community. Learn more about the Food Fest by visiting the Explore Rockville Maryland website: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g_NkknmG

With check fraud, thieves brazenly steal mail right out of residential mailboxes or blue postal mailboxes. To mitigate this risk, ensure that your mail is received by you with signature confirmation. Read our blog to learn more about protecting yourself.

Father’s Day is just around the corner! How are you celebrating your dad this year?  According to the National Retail Federation, this year is expected to reach $22.4 billion in Father’s Day spending. With 47% of consumers looking for a unique gift and 39% preferring to purchase a gift that creates a special memory. Whether it’s gifting them a heartfelt card filled with dad jokes or treating them to the latest home improvement gadgets, make sure your dad feels appreciated! Source: https://lnkd.in/gsbvU34t

With check fraud, thieves brazenly steal mail right out of residential mailboxes or blue postal mailboxes. With 680,000 reported instances of this type of fraud in 2022 alone, it’s vital to keep your personal and business information safe. Read our blog below to learn more about protecting yourself.

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Join us in welcoming Wendy Krouse, our new Senior Vice President & Community Banking Relationship Manager, to the Capital Bank team! Wendy brings over two decades of broad-based industry experience to her role. As SVP, she partners with small to mid-size businesses, helping them achieve their financial goals while building their legacies. Previously, Wendy honed her skills managing commercial construction loan administration. She then went on to serve as VP, Business Banking Relationship Manager at a large regional bank and earning numerous accolades including Relationship Manager of the Year for the Chesapeake Region, President’s Council, and Triple Crown awardee. Deeply committed to community service, Wendy has actively participated in outreach, volunteering, and served on the Board of Directors for several Howard County organizations, including The Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the Community Foundation of Howard County. A 2017 graduate of Executive Alliance, Wendy is recognized as a leader in Maryland’s women’s business network. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Towson University. Join us in congratulating Wendy on this exciting new chapter! #WelcomeWendy #CapitalBankTeam