Paragon Bank’s Simona Pleasant Receives 2014 Women In Business Award From Triangle Business Journal
Vice President Controller to be Honored At Apr. 17 Luncheon
Raleigh, NC, March 19, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Paragon Bank has announced that its Vice President Controller, Simona Pleasant, has been named a winner of Triangle Business Journal’s 2014 Women in Business Awards. Each year, the publication profiles women in the Triangle who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and entrepreneurial qualities, as well as a commitment to community service. Pleasant, along with 25 other honorees, will be recognized during a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 17 at the Raleigh Marriott City Center in downtown Raleigh.
Pleasant was selected by Triangle Business Journal judges from more than 100 nominees due to her depth of experience and breadth of commitment to both Paragon Bank and the greater Triangle community. With more than 14 years of financial experience, she works to serve Paragon Bank’s growing client base and ensures the seamless operation of all banking initiatives. Pleasant has played a fundamental support role in growing Paragon Bank from $400 million to over $1 billion in assets.
She holds a master’s degree in accounting from N.C. State University, as well as a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Romania’s Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca. A native of Romania, Pleasant has embraced her heritage and used it to become a leader in the Triangle’s growing Romanian community. She resides in Raleigh with her husband and granddaughter.
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“We congratulate Simona on her accomplishment of being named a Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards winner,” said Brian Reid, Triangle Market President. “She demonstrates excellence and leadership every day in the workplace, and I can think of no one more deserving of this win.”
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About Paragon Bank:
Founded in Raleigh, NC, in 1999, Paragon Bank, with assets of $1.0 billion, provides an extraordinary private banking experience to businesses, professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and other individuals. Paragon’s commitment to an extraordinary client experience is built on the philosophy that clients deserve well prepared bankers who are present and fully available, and proactive about helping clients achieve their goals. Banking services are provided through highly responsive professionals, an extensive courier service, online and mobile technologies, free world-wide ATM access, and a select number of strategically placed offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. For more information, visit http://ParagonBank.com.
Pleasant was selected by Triangle Business Journal judges from more than 100 nominees due to her depth of experience and breadth of commitment to both Paragon Bank and the greater Triangle community. With more than 14 years of financial experience, she works to serve Paragon Bank’s growing client base and ensures the seamless operation of all banking initiatives. Pleasant has played a fundamental support role in growing Paragon Bank from $400 million to over $1 billion in assets.
She holds a master’s degree in accounting from N.C. State University, as well as a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Romania’s Universitatea Tehnică din Cluj-Napoca. A native of Romania, Pleasant has embraced her heritage and used it to become a leader in the Triangle’s growing Romanian community. She resides in Raleigh with her husband and granddaughter.
Quotes:
“We congratulate Simona on her accomplishment of being named a Triangle Business Journal’s Women in Business Awards winner,” said Brian Reid, Triangle Market President. “She demonstrates excellence and leadership every day in the workplace, and I can think of no one more deserving of this win.”
New Media Content:
Paragon Bank’s LinkedIn Page:
http://linkd.in/P0o9Wc
About Paragon Bank:
Founded in Raleigh, NC, in 1999, Paragon Bank, with assets of $1.0 billion, provides an extraordinary private banking experience to businesses, professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and other individuals. Paragon’s commitment to an extraordinary client experience is built on the philosophy that clients deserve well prepared bankers who are present and fully available, and proactive about helping clients achieve their goals. Banking services are provided through highly responsive professionals, an extensive courier service, online and mobile technologies, free world-wide ATM access, and a select number of strategically placed offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C. For more information, visit http://ParagonBank.com.
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