George Snead

Director

Chair, Governance & Investment Committees

Member, New Business Development and Compensation Committees

George Snead grew up in Lynchburg, Virginia, and attended the University of Virginia where he graduated from the College of Arts and Sciences (Phi Beta Kappa) and then the Darden School of Business (MBA). Spanning his 43-year business career in North Carolina before retirement in 2018, George held banking, general management, and leadership positions in the financial services industry including Senior Vice President with NationsBank, Executive Vice President with Raleigh Federal Savings Bank, Senior Vice President with First Union, and Executive Vice President with Investors Title Insurance Company. During his 19-year tenure at Investors Title, he was involved in the formation and management of multiple, highly profitable companies owned primarily by financial institutions for which he served on the board of directors. George joined the Bob Barker Company Board of Directors in 2003, and he currently serves on the Governance and Investment committees as chairman and the Compensation and Business Development and Marketing committees as a member.

George is an engaged follower of Jesus Christ and a disciple who attempts to encourage those with whom he comes into contact. He has served over 30 years (and continues) as the adult Sunday school leader of the Cornerstone Class at North Raleigh Presbyterian Church. He also completed his presbytery’s lay pastor program, has served as an elder in his church, and currently serves as a deacon. 

George enjoys reading spiritual and business psychology books. He loves golf, but states “there is a lot of room for improvement.”

A growth insight or quote that has been transformative for him: “In order to achieve long-term, financial success, focus your efforts on building mutually beneficial business relationships that can grow with people you know, like and trust.” Morris Fine, President of Investors Title Insurance Company.