RICHMOND, Va., May 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jack Zoeller, Chairman and CEO of Bank of Virginia (Nasdaq:BOVA) (www.bankofva.com), announced the hiring of Richard D. Dickinson as the Bank's new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, subject to regulatory approval.
"Richard brings to Bank of Virginia nearly 30 years' experience and a wealth of expertise in commercial banking and credit management. He has had in-depth leadership experience across multiple facets of the banking business, including lending, credit risk management, relationship management and special assets," commented Zoeller.
Dickinson has spent his entire career with SunTrust Bank, achieving increasingly senior positions in a variety of management positions throughout the bank. Most recently, he was Senior Credit Officer and Executive Vice President of Commercial Real Estate at SunTrust, where he managed a team of seven regional credit officers and a credit portfolio in excess of $7 billion to commercial real estate developers and investors across the entire bank's market area.
"We are delighted to have a senior officer of Richard's character and caliber join Bank of Virginia's management team," said Jack Zoeller, Chairman and CEO. "His expertise will contribute to strengthening our credit culture and lending operations, while enabling us to grow our loan portfolio and customer base in the greater Richmond area."
Dickinson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Richmond. He is a lifelong resident of Richmond, where he is active in community service and civic organizations, with a concentration towards improving affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization.
About Bank of Virginia
Bank of Virginia, a Virginia state chartered bank headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, currently operates five full-service offices in the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico, Virginia. Bank of Virginia's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ stock market under the quotation symbol "BOVA". Additional investor relations information can be found on the internet at www.bankofva.com. Bank of Virginia is a member of the FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.
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CONTACT: Jack Zoeller, Chairman and CEO, 804-763-1333