Bank of Oak Ridge Honors the Retirement of Longstanding Board Member, Steve Neal
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR) announced the retirement of Steve Neal from its Board of Directors after more than 20 years of dedicated service. Neal, who served while also holding the position of Vice President of Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc., brought valuable experience as a business leader and U.S. Navy veteran.
CEO and Board Chair Tom Wayne praised Neal's role as a trusted leader and community advocate, while Board Vice Chair Doug Boike highlighted Neal's leadership qualities of wisdom, integrity, and genuine care for others. Neal's tenure has been marked by his significant contributions to strengthening the bank's community-focused mission in the Triad area.
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR) ha annunciato il pensionamento di Steve Neal dal Consiglio di Amministrazione dopo più di 20 anni di servizio dedicato. Neal, che ha ricoperto questo incarico contemporaneamente al ruolo di Vice President presso la Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc., ha apportato preziosa esperienza come imprenditore e veterano della Marina degli Stati Uniti.
Il CEO e Presidente del Consiglio Tom Wayne ha elogiato Neal come leader fidato e sostenitore della comunità, mentre il Vice Presidente del Consiglio Doug Boike ha sottolineato le qualità di leadership di Neal: saggezza, integrità e sincera attenzione verso gli altri. Il mandato di Neal è stato caratterizzato da contributi significativi nel rafforzare la missione della banca orientata alla comunità nell'area del Triad.
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR) anunció la jubilación de Steve Neal del Consejo de Administración tras más de 20 años de servicio dedicado. Neal, que desempeñó el cargo mientras también ocupaba la posición de Vice President en Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc., aportó valiosa experiencia como empresario y veterano de la Marina de los Estados Unidos.
El CEO y presidente del consejo, Tom Wayne, elogió a Neal como un líder de confianza y defensor de la comunidad, mientras que el vicepresidente del consejo, Doug Boike, destacó las cualidades de liderazgo de Neal: sabiduría, integridad y un genuino interés por los demás. La trayectoria de Neal ha estado marcada por sus importantes contribuciones para fortalecer la misión comunitaria del banco en el área del Triad.
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR)는 스티브 닐이 20년 넘게 헌신적으로 봉사한 후 이사회에서 은퇴한다고 발표했습니다. 닐은 Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc.의 부사장직을 겸임하면서 사업 리더이자 미 해군 재향군인으로서 귀중한 경험을 제공했습니다.
CEO 겸 이사회 의장 톰 웨인은 닐을 신뢰받는 리더이자 지역사회 옹호자로 칭찬했으며, 이사회 부의장 더그 보이크는 닐의 리더십 특성인 지혜, 청렴성 및 타인을 향한 진정한 배려를 강조했습니다. 닐의 임기는 트라이어드 지역에서 은행의 지역사회 중심 사명을 강화하는 데 중요한 기여를 한 것으로 특징지어집니다.
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR) a annoncé la retraite de Steve Neal du conseil d'administration après plus de 20 ans de service dévoué. Neal, qui a siégé tout en occupant le poste de Vice President chez Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc., a apporté une expérience précieuse en tant que dirigeant d'entreprise et ancien combattant de la marine américaine.
Le PDG et président du conseil Tom Wayne a salué Neal comme un leader de confiance et un défenseur de la communauté, tandis que le vice-président du conseil Doug Boike a souligné les qualités de leadership de Neal : sagesse, intégrité et véritable souci des autres. Le mandat de Neal s'est distingué par ses contributions significatives au renforcement de la mission axée sur la communauté de la banque dans la région du Triad.
Bank of Oak Ridge (OTCPink: BKOR) gab den Rücktritt von Steve Neal aus dem Vorstand nach mehr als 20 Jahren engagierter Tätigkeit bekannt. Neal, der das Amt innehatte, während er zugleich Vice President der Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc. war, brachte wertvolle Erfahrung als Wirtschaftsführer und Veteran der US Navy ein.
CEO und Vorstandsvorsitzender Tom Wayne lobte Neal als vertrauenswürdigen Führer und Gemeindefürsprecher, während stellvertretender Vorstandsvorsitzender Doug Boike Neals Führungsqualitäten—Weisheit, Integrität und echtes Fürsorgebewusstsein—hervorhob. Neals Amtszeit war geprägt von seinen bedeutenden Beiträgen zur Stärkung der gemeinschaftsorientierten Mission der Bank im Triad-Gebiet.
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OAK RIDGE, N.C., Sept. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc. (“Oak Ridge”; the “Company”) (OTCPink: BKOR), the parent company of Bank of Oak Ridge (the “Bank”), is privileged to announce the retirement of Steve Neal from the Board of Directors. This retirement celebrates the more than 20 years of dedicated service that he provided to the bank, its clients, and the Triad community.
Steve Neal has been a trusted advisor and advocate for Bank of Oak Ridge throughout his decades of service. In addition to his role as Vice President of Summerfield Feed Mill, Inc., Steve brought valuable perspective as a business leader, U.S. Navy veteran, and graduate of the Directors’ College. His leadership has left a lasting mark on both Bank of Oak Ridge and the local area.
“Steve has been a trusted leader, a steady voice, and an unwavering advocate for our clients and community,” said Tom Wayne, CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of Bank of Oak Ridge. “His dedication to Summerfield and the Triad has strengthened our mission as a community bank. We are deeply grateful for his service, which reflects our belief that at Bank of Oak Ridge, You Matter Here.”
Doug Boike, Board Vice Chair & Lead Director, added, “It has been an honor to serve alongside Steve. He leads with wisdom, integrity, and genuine care for others – qualities that have guided this board and deepened our connection to the Triad.”
As Steve concludes his service on the Board of Directors, Bank of Oak Ridge celebrates his legacy and expresses gratitude for his many years of leadership.
About Oak Ridge Financial Services, Inc.
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