Victoria Loucks Accepts New Position on
Advisory Council Focused on Enhancing Financial and Payment
Services in the Region
FAIRFAX,
Va., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Freedom Bank of Virginia ("Freedom Bank") announced today
that Executive Vice President and Head of Deposit Products,
Victoria Loucks, was appointed to
the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Payments Advisory Council (PAC). In
her new position on the Council,
Victoria will serve as a contributing member providing input and
engaging in dialogue around financial and payment services in the
5th District which encompasses Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. The Payments
Advisory Council was established in 1978 to serve as a forum for
communication with financial institutions to help the Federal
Reserve Bank of Richmond respond
to the evolving needs of its banking constituency.
"We are thrilled to have Vicki join the Richmond Fed's Payments
Advisory Council where she brings a wealth of knowledge with over
three decades of extensive banking experience. Vicki has
consistently been a leader in pioneering digital solutions and has
a diverse perspective of the banking industry with her wide-ranging
roles in relationship management, treasury management, and
professional training. With Vicki's contributions and those of the
other impressive Council members,
the PAC will be an important contributor to fostering economic
stability and strength. We thank the Federal Reserve Bank of
Richmond's for this opportunity
and look forward to the many valuable contributions of this PAC,"
said Joe Thomas, President and
CEO.
"Innovations such as FedNow, and those offered by a growing
number of fintech providers, are transforming our industry. It is
an exciting time, and I am thrilled for the opportunity to
contribute forward-thinking solutions that address emerging
opportunities and challenges. I am honored to join the Payments
Advisory Council and I look forward to contributing to the
continuing evolution of our financial system," said Victoria Loucks, EVP and Head of Deposit
Products.
Prior to joining Freedom Bank, Victoria established herself as a
respected manager and leading expert at Citibank, Sandy Spring Bank, Truist, and Capital One where
she led the bank's Washington
DC-based treasury management efforts on Healthcare,
Not-for-Profit and Aerospace, Defense and Government Services
business lines.
Ms. Loucks earned her bachelor's degree in Finance from
Virginia Tech and pursued postgraduate
studies in International Finance at Johns
Hopkins University. She currently serves on the board of
KCCure, a patient advocacy group dedicated to improving outcomes
for Kidney Cancer patients worldwide, and resides in Leesburg, Virginia where she and her family
are active members of the Lansdowne community.
About Freedom Bank
The Freedom Bank of Virginia is
a next-generation community bank, headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, offering commercial
banking, personal banking, and mortgage banking solutions using
banker expertise and innovative technology to build lead
relationships with clients. Focusing on businesses, real estate
owners, and professionals, Freedom Bank concentrates on key
industry verticals to deliver unique, sector-specific solutions to
help clients meet their goals and realize their dreams. Freedom
Bank has sales office locations in Fairfax, Vienna, Reston, Manassas, and Chantilly, VA. For information about Freedom
Bank, visit our website at www.freedom.bank.
Contact:
Joseph J.
Thomas
President & Chief Executive Officer
Phone: 703-667-4161
Email: jthomas@freedom.bank
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