Decision Makers: Joy Kline of Village Bank

New position: senior vice president/retail, Village Bank

Previous position: vice president, retail area manager, Village Bank

Birthplace: Richmond

Education: attended Virginia Commonwealth University; graduated from the School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia

Career: senior vice president, Central Fidelity Bank, Wachovia Bank; first vice president, First Market Bank

Best career move: "Opportunity to work for Village Bank, a local community bank, and oversee the branch network as an area manager."

Best advice ever received: "From Steve Mapp of Central Fidelity and First Market Bank: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."

Career tip for students: "Continue to be a life-long learner. As a graduate of Leadership Metro Richmond, I learned . . . it's all about the process."

Role model: "Carroll Saine, former CEO of Central Fidelity Bank, for his leadership ability."

Family: husband Mike, kids Jeff and Jill

Pastimes: "Taking cruises, trips to Myrtle Beach with my family, reading, gardening, playing 'Guitar Hero' or computer games and, oh, shopping."

Most memorable movie/book: "The Phantom of the Opera" (movie), "The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader" (book) by John C. Maxwell

Favorite food: "Barbecue of any kind."

Ideal vacation: "Cruise around the Mediterranean . . . one day."

Community: board member, American Heart Association; sergeant at arms, Goochland Rotary