Jesse J. Cureton, Jr.

Mr. Cureton is the former Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer for Novant Health, a three-state integrated healthcare network of physician clinics, outpatient centers and hospitals with more than $7 billion in revenue and 35,000 employees. A leader in building innovative consumer and employee experiences in highly regulated industries, he was responsible for Novant Health’s customer interests, including marketing, public relations, community engagement and Novant Health’s regional foundations. Joining Novant Health in 2013, he led Novant Health’s system-wide rebrand that successfully unified the organization through a culture of wellness and consumer engagement, focusing on innovative healthcare delivery and community-centric care. In addition, he led omnichannel marketing and the communication efforts to share Novant Health’s commitment to price transparency, evolving consumer needs, personalized patient experiences and strategies to achieve health equity.

Prior to joining Novant Health, Mr. Cureton served as Regional Executive and Managing Director for Bank of America subsidiary U.S. Trust. During his 25-year career with Bank of America, he held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility, from Mortgage Account Executive to Regional President. Following Bank of America’s purchase of U.S. Trust, the nation’s oldest trust company, he successfully led the local merger efforts in North Carolina, developed training for more than 2,000 wealth management advisors, and implemented tactics that greatly improved staff satisfaction, retention and productivity.

With a particular passion for education, the arts and financial literacy initiatives, Mr. Cureton has served on numerous boards, including the Foundations for the Carolinas, the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance (Chair 2019), Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Charlotte Center City Partners. Currently, he is the Past Chair for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Board of Visitors and Chair-Elect for the Queens University of Charlotte Board of Trustees. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program in value measurement for healthcare and The Wharton School’s Executive Education Institute program on investments. Mr. Cureton joined the Board effective May 20, 2024 after having served as an advisory director of HomeTrust Bancshares and HomeTrust Bank since September 25, 2023.

Mr. Cureton’s broad business background, including within the banking industry, make him a valued member of the Board.