girl scouts of the colonial coast
With a thirst
for success and a competitive spirit, Charity Volman, SunTrust Bank Hampton
Roads Market President and Commercial Team Leader, is a G.I.R.L. (Go-getter,
Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader)™ champion through and through. She credits her
outstanding qualities to having been a Girl Scout for five years.
“I believe I am
the person I am today because of the traits I learned as a Girl Scout,” she
said.
Volman valued
her time as a Girl Scout and really saw the importance of it when her nieces
joined the girl-led organization. She recalled the strong friendships that they
made as well as the confidence they had gained from being Girl Scouts. As a
businesswoman, Volman appreciates the life and leadership skills that the Girl
Scouts has to offer through activities like the Girl Scout Cookie Program.
“My nieces call
me each year for my annual cookie purchase. They recite the flavor descriptions
and once I place my order, they do the math to tell me what I owe. I love the
business aspect of this,” she explained.
During her
career, Volman has taken what her former troop leaders and other female mentors
taught her and used those skills to create an inclusive, welcoming environment
for her employees.
“My most
meaningful achievement has been my ability to guide and help others. My
position at SunTrust has afforded me the opportunity to help clients, coach
teammates, and the ability to guide and assist nonprofits I work with,” she
said.
Because of Girl
Scouts, Volman continues to impact those around her through her community
service and support of other Girl Scout events like the previous Famous Formers
luncheons.
Help us
celebrate Charity Volman along with our other honorees at this year’s Famous
Formers luncheon on November 29 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are on sale now and you
can save on this event when you purchase your ticket by October 21.
