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Robert Bowles, CRCM, CAMS has extensive work experience in the areas of compliance and risk management. Robert currently holds the role of VP/Sr. Compliance Analyst at Old Dominion National Bank. Prior to this, they served as SVP/Director of Fair Lending Compliance and SVP/Director of Compliance at Primis Bank, where they were responsible for managing and implementing the bank's consumer compliance program.

Before joining Primis Bank, Bowles was the President/CEO of Langston Financial Services Group Inc., where they focused on growing the insurance risk management consultancy and providing personalized insurance solutions to clients.

Robert also held the position of Vice President, Fair Lending/CRA Compliance Officer at Union Bank & Trust, where they conducted fair lending monitoring and reviews across various lending business units.

Earlier in their career, Bowles worked as a Compliance Officer at SunTrust Bank Inc., where they analyzed and understood policy, guidelines, and regulations for a Line of Business (LOB) or Function. Robert also worked as a Senior Examiner at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, where they supervised risk-focused compliance examinations and ensured compliance with fair lending laws and regulations.

Bowles began their career as an Account Executive at Enterprise Car Sales, where they developed working relationships with financial institutions and helped customers with automobile purchases.

Robert Bowles, CRCM, CAMS has a diverse education history in the fields of banking, compliance risk management, and economics. In 1984-1985, they attended Ere Community College and obtained an Associate in Applied Science degree in Business Administration. From 1988 to 1991, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing at Virginia State University. Robert continued their education at the same university from 1991 to 1997, completing a Master's Degree in Economics.

To further enhance their professional expertise, Bowles pursued specialized education in banking. In 2004-2007, they attended the ABA Undergraduate Banking School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning a Certificate of Completion in Banking. Robert furthered their knowledge in compliance risk management through the ABA Graduate School of Compliance Risk Management, obtaining a Certificate of Completion in 2005.

Continuing their educational journey, Bowles attended the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, from 2012 to 2014. Here, they received a Diploma of Graduation with a focus on Banking.

In addition to their extensive education, Bowles has obtained professional certifications to enrich their qualifications. Robert acquired the Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) certification from the American Bankers Association in November 2005. Furthermore, they hold the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification from ACAMS, although the specific details of when and where they obtained it are not available.