First Bank Welcomes Chris Layne as Greater Richmond Market Executive
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) has appointed Chris Layne as Senior Vice President and Regional Market Executive for Richmond at its subsidiary First Bank. Layne brings over 20 years of commercial banking experience and will oversee business banking and development in the Richmond market.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, Layne holds an MBA from Averett University and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at The Wharton School. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of ChamberRVA and chairs the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph's Villa. He will report to Joe Shearin, President of the Greater Richmond Market, which includes Southside Virginia and northern North Carolina.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) ha nominato Chris Layne come Vice Presidente Senior e Responsabile del Mercato Regionale per Richmond presso la sua controllata First Bank. Layne vanta oltre 20 anni di esperienza nel settore bancario commerciale e sarà responsabile del banking aziendale e dello sviluppo nel mercato di Richmond.
Veterano dell'Aeronautica degli Stati Uniti, Layne è in possesso di un MBA conseguito presso la Averett University ed è laureato alla ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking della Wharton School. Attualmente fa parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di ChamberRVA e presiede il Consiglio di Amministrazione di St. Joseph's Villa. Riporterà a Joe Shearin, Presidente del Mercato Greater Richmond, che comprende Southside Virginia e il nord della Carolina del Nord.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) ha nombrado a Chris Layne como Vicepresidente Senior y Ejecutivo Regional de Mercado para Richmond en su subsidiaria First Bank. Layne aporta más de 20 años de experiencia en banca comercial y supervisará la banca empresarial y el desarrollo en el mercado de Richmond.
Veterano de la Fuerza Aérea de EE.UU., Layne posee un MBA de la Averett University y es graduado de la ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking en The Wharton School. Actualmente forma parte de la Junta Directiva de ChamberRVA y preside la Junta de Fideicomisarios de St. Joseph's Villa. Reportará a Joe Shearin, presidente del Mercado Greater Richmond, que incluye Southside Virginia y el norte de Carolina del Norte.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC)는 자회사 First Bank의 리치먼드 지역 시장 총괄 겸 수석 부사장으로 Chris Layne를 임명했습니다. Layne는 20년 이상의 상업은행 경험을 보유하고 있으며 리치먼드 시장에서 비즈니스 뱅킹 및 개발을 총괄할 예정입니다.
미 공군 베테랑인 Layne는 Averett University에서 MBA를 취득했으며, Wharton School의 ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking을 졸업했습니다. 현재 ChamberRVA 이사회 멤버이며 St. Joseph's Villa 이사회 의장을 맡고 있습니다. 그는 남부 버지니아와 북부 노스캐롤라이나를 포함하는 Greater Richmond 시장의 사장인 Joe Shearin에게 보고할 예정입니다.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ : FXNC) a nommé Chris Layne au poste de Vice-Président Senior et Directeur Régional du Marché de Richmond au sein de sa filiale First Bank. Layne apporte plus de 20 ans d'expérience en banque commerciale et supervisera la banque d'affaires ainsi que le développement dans le marché de Richmond.
Ancien membre de l'armée de l'air américaine, Layne est titulaire d'un MBA de l'Averett University et diplômé de l'ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking à la Wharton School. Il siège actuellement au conseil d'administration de ChamberRVA et préside le conseil de fiducie de St. Joseph's Villa. Il rendra compte à Joe Shearin, président du marché de Greater Richmond, qui comprend le sud de la Virginie et le nord de la Caroline du Nord.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) hat Chris Layne zum Senior Vice President und Regional Market Executive für Richmond bei seiner Tochtergesellschaft First Bank ernannt. Layne bringt über 20 Jahre Erfahrung im kommerziellen Bankwesen mit und wird das Geschäftskundengeschäft sowie die Entwicklung im Markt Richmond leiten.
Als Veteran der US Air Force besitzt Layne einen MBA von der Averett University und ist Absolvent der ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking an der Wharton School. Derzeit ist er Mitglied im Vorstand von ChamberRVA und Vorsitzender des Kuratoriums von St. Joseph's Villa. Er wird an Joe Shearin, Präsident des Greater Richmond Market, der Southside Virginia und Nord-North Carolina umfasst, berichten.
- Strategic hire with over 20 years of commercial banking experience in the Richmond market
- Strong educational background and leadership credentials from prestigious institutions
- Extensive community involvement and board positions indicating strong local network
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STRASBURG, Va., July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First National Corporation (the “Company” or “First National”) (NASDAQ: FXNC), the bank holding company of First Bank (the “Bank”) is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Layne as Senior Vice President, Regional Market Executive for Richmond. Chris will be responsible for all lines of business banking and business development in the Richmond market.
“We’re proud to welcome Chris to the First Bank team as our new market leader for the greater Richmond region. His deep roots in the community and proven leadership will strengthen our commitment to local relationships and personalized service,” said Scott C. Harvard, CEO of First National Corporation and First Bank. “At First Bank, we believe in the Power of One – one community, one team, one trusted partner – and Chris embodies that spirit.”
Chris has over two decades of experience in commercial banking, operational transformation, and strategic growth in the greater Richmond market with area regional and local banks. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from the University of La Verne, a Master of Business Administration from Averett University, and is a graduate of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
“As we continue to grow in key markets, it’s essential we have the right leadership in place to support our customers and empower our employees,” Joe Shearin, President of the Greater Richmond Market, which includes Southside Virginia into northern North Carolina, commented. “Chris brings the experience, vision, and collaborative spirit that will enhance the strong teams we already have in place. Those teams will play a pivotal role in deepening relationships and expanding our presence across the region.” Chris will report to Joe, ensuring strong alignment within our market leadership structure.
A proud veteran of the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve with over 20 years of service, Chris brings the values of integrity, discipline, and service to every aspect of his leadership. He is deeply committed to community impact and currently serves on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of ChamberRVA, and as Chair of the Board of Trustees for St. Joseph’s Villa. He is also a member of the 2025 Class of Lead Virginia. He has held prior leadership roles with the Metropolitan Business League, Swift Creek YMCA, Capital Area Health Network, and Junior Achievement of Central Virginia. In addition, Chris co-founded and led TEAM KRL, a nonprofit organization based in his hometown of Huntington, West Virginia. Alongside two business partners, TEAM KRL helped mentor both male and female youth from low-to-moderate income environments, providing guidance, support, and positive role models to help shape their futures.
“I’m honored to join First Bank and build on its legacy of deep, personal relationships with our customers. My focus is on delivering responsive, high-quality service and working collaboratively with our team to meet the unique loan, deposit, and treasury needs of businesses and individuals across our market,” Chris stated. “Together, we are committed to being the one partner you can trust in every stage of your financial journey.”
Chris and his team stand prepared to meet the banking needs of small businesses, corporations, real estate investors, individuals, municipalities, and non-profits alike.
First National Corporation (NASDAQ: FXNC) is the parent company and bank holding company of First Bank, a community bank that first opened for business in 1907 in Strasburg. The Bank offers loan and deposit products and services through its website, www.fbvirginia.com, its mobile banking platform, a network of ATMs located throughout its market area, three loan production offices, a customer service center in a retirement community, and thirty-three bank branch office locations located through the Shenandoah Valley, the south-central regions of Virginia, the Roanoke Valley, the Richmond MSA, and in northern North Carolina. In addition to providing traditional banking services, the Bank operates a wealth management division under the name First Bank Wealth Management. First Bank also owns First Bank Financial Services, Inc, which owns an interest in an entity that provides title insurance services.
CONTACTS
Scott C. Harvard
President and CEO
(540) 465-9121
sharvard@fbvirginia.com
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