Oran C. Roebuck. Photo Credit: POPULAR
Banco Popular has announced the upcoming retirement of Oran C. Roebuck, Division Manager for the Virgin Islands Region, effective March 31, 2025, after 25 years of service with the institution. Succeeding her will be Darren Vanterpool, who will assume the position of Division Manager on April 1.
Roebuck, who joined Popular in 1999, has held leadership roles in human resources, operations, and administration, and has been widely recognized for her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and unwavering commitment to community engagement.
During her tenure as Division Manager, Roebuck oversaw the expansion of Popular’s services to new areas, including Frederiksted in St. Croix, St. John, and Virgin Gorda. Under her leadership, the Virgin Islands Region maintained the lead market position in total loans, and achieved significant growth in customer base and total deposits.
Darren Vanterpool will assume the position of Division Manager at Popular on April 1.
She was also pivotal in launching initiatives that strengthened Popular’s ties with local communities and is credited with the mentorship and development of future leaders, including her successor.
“Banco Popular is a very special institution,” Roebuck said. “Popular remains committed to strengthening the economic framework of the Virgin Islands and enhancing the lives of our customers and employees. I look forward to witnessing the continued success of this remarkable region under Darren Vanterpool’s leadership.”
Luis Cestero, Executive Vice President of the Retail & Business Solutions Group at Banco Popular, praised Roebuck’s contributions and welcomed Vanterpool into his new role.
“I am deeply grateful to Oran for her invaluable contribution, commitment and outstanding dedication during these years at Popular,” said Cestero. “Without a doubt, her legacy of service to our customers and communities is an admirable one. We welcome Darren Vanterpool as the new Division Manager for the Virgin Islands Region. His leadership and expertise will be instrumental in continuing our commitment to the region and driving our growth and success.”
Vanterpool began his career with Popular in 2013 as a Commercial Relationship Officer and has served as the B.V.I. Commercial Relationship and Credit Manager since 2018. He has led successful sales teams and supported the B.V.I. Branch, Administration, and Consumer Mortgage sales operations.
“As I step into this role, I am committed to building upon the solid foundation that Oran has established,”Vanterpool stated. “I am excited to work alongside our talented team to continue delivering the exceptional service and support that our customers and stakeholders expect from Popular.”
As Division Manager, Vanterpool will oversee Popular’s operations across the Virgin Islands Region, which includes nine branches and 24 ATMs located in St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. John (ATM only), Tortola, and Virgin Gorda.
Popular reaffirmed its commitment to the economic well-being of the Virgin Islands, stating that this transition is part of a broader strategy to maintain momentum in both service excellence and regional development.
