Assistant Vice President and

Office Manager

at Wake Forest

Denise Barbour is North State Bank's office manager at the Wake Forest office. She has worked in the banking industry for 28 years, most recently having worked with SunTrust Bank. She is active in the Wake Forest Chamber and also serves as treasurer for the Youngsville Area Business Association and as a member of the Brassfield volunteer fire department.

Assistant Vice President

and Office Manager at West Raleigh

Gina Bunch serves North State Bank as assistant vice president and office manager for the West Raleigh office. She previously worked with Wachovia, where she served as a service banker for 10 years. Gina is a graduate of North Carolina State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in business management and economics. Gina volunteers with the Summer Salute for Hospice of Wake County event as well as with various activities at her church.

Ruth Payne
Assistant Vice President and

Office Manager 

at North Raleigh

 

 

 

Ruth Payne is North State Bank's office manager at the North Raleigh office. She has more than eight years of experience in the banking industry, most recently working as Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager for Capital Bank. She brings additional management experience with her from positions at Midway Airlines and The Walt Disney Company. Ruth volunteers with Duke Children's Hospital and the United Way. She also provides shelter for lost or abandoned cats in the Raleigh community through Safe Haven for Cats. Ruth attended North Carolina State University and is a graduate of the UNC School of Banking.

Assistant Vice President and

Office Manager 

at Garner

 

 

Beverly Southerland is North State Bank's office manager at the Garner office. She has nearly 20 years of experience in the banking industry, most recently working as vice president and branch manager for SunTrust Bank. To give back to the community, she serves as vice president for the SunVillas homeowners association in Myrtle Beach, treasurer of her church, where she has served for more than 20 years, and as a member of the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club.

 

 

Assistant Vice President and

Office Manager 

at Wilmington

 

 

 

Paula Tannery serves North State Bank as assistant vice president and office manager at the Wilmington office. Paula has 20 years of banking experience, most recently working as a loan closing coordinator with Paragon Commercial Bank. A native of Raleigh, NC, she holds a business degree from Peace College and is also a graduate of the ABA Graduate School of Compliance Management. Paula is currently active in the Wilmington community, volunteering with the American Cancer Society, Red Sword Guild, and Komen Race for the Cure. She has also served as treasurer, member of the building committee and member of the council for her church.