2027 NC Emerging Leaders Advisory Council Application

Due by 11:59pm EST on September 30, 2026

This application is for individuals who would like to be on the NC Emerging Leaders Advisory Council in 2027. Please complete this page and submit your application in its entirety.
No applications will be accepted via email. Applications sent via email will not be reviewed or accepted. Any application that does not include all information will not be considered.
In 2015, the North Carolina Bankers Association (NCBA) set out to create an opportunity for bankers to become more involved in the industry, while also helping to develop the next generation of industry leaders. As a result, the North Carolina Emerging Leaders (NCEL) was formed with a mission to foster professional development and provide leadership development opportunities for its members, encourage awareness and active engagement in the industry, in addition to promoting financial literacy for North Carolina’s youth.

The governing body of the NCEL is the Advisory Council, which is comprised of:
1. The chairman, immediate past chairman, vice-chairman and secretary;
2. At least ten other members consisting of at least one member from each of the five regions of the sate
(West, East, Triad, Triangle, and Charlotte-Metro).

Members elected to the Advisory Council will serve a two-year term beginning in January. In the case of a vacancy, the Nominating Committee of the Advisory Council will recommend a member of the NCEL to fill the vacancy based on the applications received. For an applicant to be considered for the Advisory Council, the individual must complete the attached application, be willing to adhere to the Advisory Council Expectations as outlined below and be available to be interviewed by the Nominating Committee. On behalf of the NCEL membership and the Advisory Council, thank you for allowing your name to be submitted as a possible candidate for the Nominating Committee.
Please read below:
1.Do you agree to adhere to these expectations if selected for the Council?(Required.)
2.Contact Information(Required.)
3.Bank Information(Required.)
4.Indicate the position you are seeking based on the location of your bank office, not the bank headquarters:(Required.)
5.Please provide a brief biography. Attach as a separate document if additional space is required.(Required.)
6.Please explain why you are interested in serving as an Advisory Council member of the North Carolina Emerging Leaders. Attach comments below (bottom of page) if desired.(Required.)
7.In what capacity have you participated/engaged in Emerging Leaders events if any? NOTE: Participation in past events hosted by the North Carolina Emerging Leaders is not a requirement of serving on the Advisory Council but may be considered.(Required.)
8.Please upload a headshot. This will only be used for marketing purposes if you are accepted on the advisory council.
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I hereby submit my application to be considered as an Advisory Council member of the North Carolina
Emerging Leaders. I understand the expectations of serving on the Advisory Council as outlined above, and
herby submit my name for consideration to serve.
Serving on the North Carolina Emerging Leaders Advisory Council requires a commitment from both the selected member and their employer. I certify that I have discussed this opportunity with my manager and/or leadership, and they support my application and participation if I am selected.

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