TowneBank Celebrates New Cary Headquarters
TowneBank celebrated the grand opening of its Cary Parkway Financial Center, located at 3791 NW Cary Parkway, at an event on February 5, 2026.
An audience of over 150 people gathered for the ribbon-cutting and enjoyed remarks from local leaders who spoke about the bank’s impact on the community. Mark Lawson, president of the Cary Chamber, remarked on the bank’s stewardship and continued investment in the area. “TowneBank shows great confidence in Cary and does more than its share to give back.” North Carolina Bankers Association president and CEO Peter Gwaltney shared his excitement for “the dreams that will be made” in the new space.
The event also served as a salute to longtime TowneBank Cary president Patsy Johnson, who takes on a new role as regional banking executive, and an introduction of Charlie Booth, who took over as Cary President in the new year. Johnson, who has served as the Cary president since 2014, was widely celebrated for her dedication to serving as a partner to businesses, organizations, individuals, and the Town of Cary. Additionally, the bank welcomed new partners from Dogwood State Bank, now a division of TowneBank, with Steve Jones now serving as president of TowneBank in the Carolinas, and Stewart Patch overseeing the eastern region of the Carolinas, which covers the Triangle, Greenville, Fayetteville, Wilmington, and Morehead City.
Known for its high-touch banking services, TowneBank purchased the 14,000-square-foot building in Preston Professional Center in 2022 and began renovations to convert the former dance studio into a full-service banking center with drive-through lanes and an ATM. It now serves as the bank’s headquarters in Cary, with a team of local financial professionals that includes president Charlie Booth; branch manager Shellie Roberts; commercial bankers Craig Poms, Kristin Sutton, and Jay Veasey; and private banker Sinderpal Bajwa.
As part of our commitment to serving others and enriching lives, TowneBank presented a charitable donation to The Carying Place, which teaches life skills to homeless, working families while providing short-term housing and support services. The multi-year gift will support the development of The Carr Center for affordable housing and community services.
“The Carr Center represents a visionary partnership that supports economic advancement in a purpose-driven space,” Charlie Booth said. “We are honored to support organizations that are transforming the lives of our neighbors right here in Cary and in the surrounding community.”
Helping cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Cary headquarters are: TowneBank President & CEO Billy Foster, NC Bankers Association President Peter Gwaltney, Cary President Charlie Booth, Cary Regional Banking Executive Patsy Johnson, Triangle President Brian Reid, Eastern Carolinas President Stewart Patch, and Cary Chamber President Mark Lawson.