CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., April 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.
(NYSE American: BRBS) ("Blue
Ridge"), the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. (the
"Bank") and BRB Financial Group, Inc., today announced the
appointment of Judy C. Gavant as
President and Director of the Bank. Ms. Gavant will also continue
in her current capacity as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of the
Bank, and Executive Vice President ("EVP") and CFO of Blue Ridge. In her new role as Bank President,
Ms. Gavant will lead the commercial banking efforts and oversee
bank operations, including policies and practices, in addition to a
variety of strategic initiatives and responsibilities.
"I am excited to announce the promotion of Judy to President of
Blue Ridge Bank," said Brian K. Plum, Chief Executive Officer. "She is
an exceptional, experienced and knowledgeable leader and is a key
player in the Company's operational decision-making and strategy.
Judy will be an even greater asset to Blue Ridge in this expanded role."
"I have the honor of working with an exceptional group of
talented bankers and am excited to broaden my leadership role,"
said Ms. Gavant. "As we continue to execute our growth strategies,
I will remain focused and committed to maintaining our strong
financial position. In my expanded role, I look forward to
continuing to contribute to the success of the Bank."
Ms. Gavant joined Blue Ridge
upon its January 2021 acquisition of
Bay Banks of Virginia, Inc. and
its subsidiary, Virginia Commonwealth Bank (collectively, "Bay
Banks"). Prior to joining Bay Banks, Ms. Gavant served as Chief
Accounting Officer of Xenith Bankshares, Inc. and its subsidiary,
Xenith Bank (now Atlantic Union Bankshares, Inc.), and in a variety
of leadership finance roles with both start-up businesses and
Fortune 500 corporations, including Owens & Minor, Inc.,
Tredegar Corporation, Dominion Energy, Inc., and a start-up
industry-owned technology company. Ms. Gavant holds a B.S. in
Accounting from Louisiana State
University and a M.S. in Taxation from Virginia Commonwealth University ("VCU"). She is a
licensed Certified Public Accountant in Virginia and Texas.
Over the years, Ms. Gavant has served on several community
boards, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the VCU Foundation.
She is a former board member of Dominion Energy Credit Union, where
she served for 17 years. She currently serves on the VCU School of
Business Foundation board. She has a passion for teaching and has
served as an adjunct professor at VCU.
About Blue Ridge Bankshares,
Inc.
Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. is the holding company for Blue
Ridge Bank, National Association. Blue Ridge, through its
subsidiaries and affiliates, provides a wide range of financial
services including retail and commercial banking, insurance, card
payments, wholesale and retail mortgage lending, and
government-guaranteed lending. Blue Ridge also provides
investment and wealth management services and management services
for personal and corporate trusts, including estate planning, and
trust administration. Visit www.mybrb.com for more
information.
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