Connie Thames

Sara has been in the banking industry for over five years, beginning her career as a Client Development Officer in the Raleigh area. She has a primary focus of serving the banking needs of law firms, title companies and large non-profit institutions, but enjoys working with other professional firms as well. Prior to her banking career, Sara enjoyed a 30-year career in the title insurance industry, serving the legal communities in both North Carolina and Georgia. She uses that career experience to serve the banking needs of the legal and title insurance communities in a uniquely educated way. In addition, she also has a high level of experience with FDIC protected investment products through her work with large non-profits. Sara works closely with her team to serve her members with a sense of urgency and professionalism. Outside of work, she dedicates her time to her husband and sons, as well as serving at Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral and supporting community organizations such as SAFEchild, The NC Bar Association, Wake County Real Property Lawyers, the NC Land Title Association, and the NC Association of Women Attorneys. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Sara currently resides in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Preston is responsible for providing high-quality commercial and private banking services to new and existing TowneBank members, as well as ensuring their financial goals and objectives are being met. Preston began his career in 2003 at RBC Centura (now PNC Bank) as an account manager of personal and business banking. Preston boasts two decades of banking industry experience. Previously, he worked as a private banker with Wells Fargo. During his tenure with Wells Fargo, he earned several sales and service awards. He graduated from NC State University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. Preston resides in Raleigh with his family. "My favorite part of what I do is all about building new relationships and strengthening the existing ones."

Caitlyn manages our Raleigh, N.C. location and provides exquisite member service each and every day. She is a graduate of North Carolina Central University and has over 10 years of banking experience...