MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Sept. 16, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jack Zoeller, President and CEO of Cordia Bancorp Inc. (Nasdaq:BVA) and Chairman and CEO of Bank of Virginia, has announced the promotion of Don Andree to Executive Vice President of the Bank. Since 2011 when he joined the Bank, Mr. Andree has successfully led the Bank's Special Assets Department in the evaluation and disposition of substandard loans. His contributions were critical in helping the Bank achieve the release of its regulatory agreement in August 2013. Mr. Andree's new role will include responsibility for income-producing commercial real estate, construction, and specialty lending programs.
"Don is a very talented executive who has produced remarkable results at Bank of Virginia," said Jack Zoeller, Chairman and CEO. "As much as he has been able to contribute to our rebuilding these past few years, we are confident he will contribute even more to our growth as we move forward."
Mr. Andree has 40 years' experience in commercial banking. Prior to Bank of Virginia, he was a Senior Vice President at SunTrust responsible for commercial real estate and residential special assets in the Mid-Atlantic region. Earlier in his career at PNC Financial Corporation, he was a commercial real estate lending officer responsible for opening and building a $400 million regional loan portfolio in the Southeast.
Don received a bachelor's degree from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. He is married with three adult children and active in church and community affairs.
About Bank of Virginia
Bank of Virginia, a state chartered bank headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, currently operates four full-service offices in the counties of Chesterfield and Henrico, Virginia. Additional investor relations information can be found on the internet at www.bankofva.com. Bank of Virginia is a member of the FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
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