Executive Leadership

Bank of the James is honored to be led by a team of experienced, compassionate, and service-minded professionals. Our team leads by example and represents the values that are important to both our employees and our customers, ensuring that we provide the highest level of stewardship in all that we do. The Executive Team is in fact led by some of the bank’s founders and as such, have unmatched passion and commitment to the success of our organization and community. As we approach our 25th year in service, we are so proud of this continuity in leadership, integrity and responsibility.

Robert R. Chapman III

Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the James

Michael A. Syrek

President, Bank of the James

Brandon P. Farmer

Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, Bank of the James

Harry P. “Chip” Umberger

Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, Bank of the James

Brian E. Cash

President, Bank of the James Mortgage

Angelia R. Johnson

Executive Vice President, Director of Human Resources

Patrick Richardson

Executive Vice President & Regional Commercial Executive

Thomas D. Rea

Executive Vice President & Regional Commercial Executive

J. Todd Scruggs

Secretary-Treasurer of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc.

Rick Sorenson

Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Kirstin McHenry

Senior Technology Officer and Executive Vice President