Meet Prospera North Carolina Regional Board Member Rodrick Banks.
Rodrick Banks, Senior Vice President and Lead Community Relations Consultant at Wells Fargo, serves on the Prospera North Carolina Regional Board. A dedicated community development professional, Rodrick has a distinguished career spanning the public and private sectors, with extensive expertise in community and economic development, philanthropy, and corporate social responsibility. His passion for small business growth and stakeholder engagement reflects his commitment to empowering communities. Keep reading to learn more about Rodrick, his role at Wells Fargo, and his inspiring contributions to Prospera.
What are your company’s mission and products/services?
Wells Fargo’s mission is to satisfy all of our customers’ financial needs.
What motivated you to serve as a Prospera volunteer?
Small business growth is a priority for Wells Fargo, and as a community relations professional, I wanted to volunteer with an organization that focuses on serving small businesses every day and has a proven track record of success.
What have you enjoyed the most so far about serving on Prospera’s board?
I’ve enjoyed the connections I’ve made with the team and fellow board members, but hearing the success stories of the entrepreneurs has been the most rewarding experience.
What would you most like the local community to know about Prospera?
Prospera is uniquely positioned and qualified to meet the specific needs of Latino entrepreneurs in North Carolina. The organization and its staff have demonstrated their ability to help small businesses grow effectively.
Which are the three words that best describe you?
Focused, Thoughtful, Impactful.
What is the most important lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?
Relationships matter more than credentials.
How do you achieve work/life balance?
I make time for the things and people who matter most and let everything else take care of itself.
How do you stay informed about trends in your industry?
I am an avid reader of books, blogs, and journals on topics important to my work.
Where is your favorite place to have a meeting outside of the office?
Any coffee shop is fine, but I don’t drink coffee.
Which social media platform do you use most frequently?
Instagram.
What is one item still on your bucket list?
A trip to Africa.
Rodrick’s dedication to fostering small business growth and supporting Latino entrepreneurs showcases his passion for impactful community engagement. At Prospera, we are grateful for his invaluable leadership and commitment to our mission!
