David Forrest grew up on a family farm outside Kinston that has been in his family since 1797. His first job was working in a tobacco field beginning at the age of 10. After graduating from Greene Central High School he went on to NC State where he received degrees in both Economics and Business Management / Finance Concentration. David has worked in banking since 1991, has led lending teams throughout the Carolinas, and has been doing commercial lending since 2000. David's specialties include financing owner occupied commercial real estate, equipment financing, deposit / treasury management, business succession, and overall business strategy. David is heavily involved in communities where he has worked having served as Rotary president, church treasurer / finance chair, two Chamber of Commerce boards of directors, and multiple nonprofit boards. David has two adult children and enjoys time with family, volunteerism, and the beach.