Christy Foster

Christy Foster is a banking professional with 27 years of experience leading teams and shaping strategy across commercial credit, loan operations, and small business success. She has held senior leadership roles at United Community Bank, Bank of America, and BB&T, where she focused on improving loan operations and guiding business owners through complex credit decisions.

Passionate about making banking approachable, Foster helps small business owners understand what lenders look for and mentors future leaders eager to make an impact in financial services. She enjoys connecting classroom learning with real-world applications, preparing students to step confidently into their financial services careers.

Degrees

• B.S. in Business Administration, Industrial and Operations Management, UNC Charlotte (1997)
• MBA, Lenoir-Rhyne University (2003)
• DBA, UNC Charlotte (2024)

Expertise

• Commercial Credit and Risk Management
• Loan Operations and Process Improvement
• Leadership and Team Development
• Small Business Banking and Financial Literacy
• Strategic Planning and Organizational Growth