Kevin French recently joined PNC Bank as vice president and commercial banking relationship manager, based in Wilmington.

In this capacity, French will deliver PNC Bank’s full scope of lending solutions, cash management services, risk management strategies and innovative ideas "to help companies throughout Eastern N.C. address their business and financial needs," a news release stated.

French brings more than 16 years of experience in financial services, including nearly a decade in the city of Wilmington.

An advocate for equitable learning environments, he currently serves on the board – and is past chairman – of Communities In Schools of Cape Fear. Kevin received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Belmont Abbey College in Belmont.