Calvin Covington '01 Carries Over Athletic Success to Banking
Christ School hall of famer now a Bank of America executive
Sports or no sports, Calvin Covington '01 is still winning. There have been few bigger shoo-ins for Christ School's Athletic Hall of Fame. Covington was an all-state defensive back/wide receiver who continued his football career at the University of North Carolina shortly after the turn of the century. Additionally, Covington was a state champion in track for the Greenies and a 1,000-point scorer on the basketball court. Covington's career in the business world is following a similar, successful pattern. He now resides in Charlotte – where the Bank of America Corporate Center is located.
Question: Tell me about your career with Bank of America?
Answer: I have worked for Bank of America for about eight years in Charlotte. Currently, I am a Vice President and Wholesale Credit Lending Officer in Business Banking. I handle risk decisions and underwriting related to extending credit to businesses with revenue size of $5 million to approximately $50 million.
Question: What lessons learned through athletics help you now?
Answer: Discipline, determination, and being a team player have been keys to my success throughout my career.
Question: When you look back, what do you remember about your time at Christ School?
Answer: I have such fond memories of Christ School, from the lifelong friendships that started there, the caring teachers, and the amazing school spirit. I just brought my family back on campus to tour and had endless stories to share with them.
Question: You are on the Alumni Council, too. How do you enjoy that?
Answer: I have served on the Alumni Council for four-plus years and encourage all fellow alumni to stay connected to our school. It makes a difference. Go Greenies!
