Valerie Barnes is an experienced financial professional currently serving as a Portfolio Manager at TC Federal Bank since October 2024. Prior to this role, Valerie held various positions at Capital City Bank Group, Inc., including Credit Analyst, WCF Operations Manager, and Collateral Funding Specialist from November 2013 to September 2024. Earlier in career, Valerie worked as an Administrative Assistant and Registration Coordinator for The Ride for Hope from June 2005 to June 2015, contributing to fundraising efforts for a cancer center. Valerie's experience also includes serving as a Commercial Assistant II at Tallahassee State Bank, a division of Synovus Bank, from January 2005 to November 2013. Academically, Valerie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Italian Language and Literature from Florida State University and a Master’s in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from the University of Phoenix.