WILMA’s Leadership Institute: Meet Kellie Lewis
Snapshot of this year's Leadership Institute members
WILMA’s 2025 Leadership Institute, an annual nine-month program, gives area women the opportunity to learn from leaders in the region, visit a range of local companies, and serve as each others’ personal board of directors.
The program is part of the WILMA Leadership Initiative, created to help develop more women leaders in our area.
Meet institute member KELLIE LEWIS.
Kellie Lewis
Title: VP, Commercial Banking Relationship Manager
Company: Live Oak Bank
How long have you been with your current employer? Since January 2025
Alma Mater: CFCC & Miller Motte
Prior career experience: Wells Fargo (7 yrs.), BB&T/Truist (5 yrs.), and Customers Bank (3 yrs.)
Current job responsibilities: In January 2025, Live Oak Bank launched a new team dedicated to commercial banking in the Wilmington market, and I couldn’t be happier to be here. My responsibilities as a commercial banker with Live Oak are to serve local business owners throughout the Cape Fear region who are looking for capital solutions and deposit banking needs. I typically work with companies between $2 million and $100 million annually, providing everything from conventional lending solutions to competitive deposit services. Every business has a unique story and different needs, so I take a hands-on approach to help companies secure the capital they need to buy, build, expand, and operate their business.
Hobbies: I’m happiest when I’m with my favorite people – my husband, daughter, and our mini golden doodle who keeps us all entertained. I enjoy quality time with friends, traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and listening to live music.
To learn more about WILMA’s Leadership Institute and Initiative, go to https://www.wilmamag.com/leadership/
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