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Bank of the James Financial Group announces promotion of Michael A. Syrek to president of Bank of the James

By Reshma on Oct 13, 2021 | 04:33 AM IST

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Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (the “Company”) [BOTJ], the parent company of Bank of the James (the “Bank”), a full-service commercial and retail bank serving Region 2000 (the greater Lynchburg MSA), and the Blacksburg, Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Lexington, and Roanoke, Virginia markets, today announced the promotion of Michael A. Syrek to President of the Bank.

Effective October 13, 2021, Michael A. Syrek has been promoted to President of the Bank of the James. In his new role, Mr. Syrek will continue to help lead the commercial banking efforts as well as take on strategic initiatives and assignments. Robert R. Chapman, III, CEO commented, “Mike has been a strong leader in our organization for some time now, this new step will allow for him to use his talents in the hopeful continued growth of our company.”

Mr. Syrek joined the bank in 2012 as Executive Vice President and Chief Loan Officer after having been President of SunTrust Bank in Lynchburg, where he managed  relationship managers in Virginia and West Virginia.  Mr. Syrek has played an integral role in continuing the development of the Bank’s commercial team and relationships, proving his expertise as we made strategic moves to the Charlottesville, Harrisonburg and Roanoke markets. 

Mr. Chapman will remain CEO of the Bank and President of the Company and will continue to serve as a director of both entities.  Mr. Syrek will continue to report to Mr. Chapman. By separating the Bank’s CEO and President positions, Mr. Chapman will be able fully concentrate on executing the Bank’s strategic plan.

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