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Potomac Bancshares, Inc. reports developments tied to its role as the bank holding company for Potomac Bank, a community bank serving markets in West Virginia, Maryland and Northern Virginia. Recurring updates cover quarterly earnings, net interest margin trends, loan and deposit activity, common-stock dividends, and branch or market expansion.
Company news also highlights Potomac Bank's commercial banking, treasury management, commercial real estate lending, residential mortgage, trust, wealth and investment services. Leadership appointments, banker hires, community partnerships and the bank's history from Bank of Charles Town to Potomac Bank are recurring parts of its public-company profile.
Potomac Bancshares (OTC:PTBS) held its 2026 annual shareholder meeting and reunion reception on May 19, 2026, at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Leadership reviewed 2025 accomplishments, including growth, strategic progress, and the transition from Bank of Charles Town to Potomac Bank.
Shareholders elected directors to staggered one-, two-, and three-year terms and ratified Yount, Hyde & Barbour as independent auditors for 2026. The company also reminded investors that PTBS shares can be purchased through personal brokers.
Potomac Bancshares (OTCID:PTBS) held its 2026 annual shareholder meeting and reunion reception on May 19, 2026, at the Bavarian Inn in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
Shareholders heard a review of 2025 accomplishments, details on the bank's name transition to Potomac Bank, director elections, and auditor ratification.
Potomac Bank (OTC:PTBS) appointed Scott H. Moore as Senior Vice President and Market President for the Winchester, Virginia, region. He will lead expansion into Frederick County and Winchester, offering financial solutions for businesses, municipalities, nonprofits, families, and individuals.
Founded in 1871 and renamed Potomac Bank in November 2025, the bank highlights Moore's deep community ties, prior leadership roles at Blue Ridge Bank and Bank of Clarke, and advanced banking and business education as key assets for growth in this new market.
Potomac Bank (OTCID:PTBS) named W. Scott German Vice President, Treasury Management Business Development Officer for Northern Virginia on May 5, 2026. Mr. German will consult with business clients on cash‑flow optimization, payables/receivables, fraud protection, and banking technology. He can be reached at 703-443-4480.
Potomac Bancshares (OTCID: PTBS) reported Q1 2026 net income of $3.0 million ($0.73 per share), up 28% linked‑quarter and 39% year‑over‑year. Key metrics: ROA 1.28%, ROE 14.68%, net interest margin 3.66%, loans $758.5M, deposits $845.4M, total assets $975.8M.
Management cited margin expansion, efficiency gains, and planned market expansion into Winchester, VA; dividend raised to $0.15 per share in April 2026.
Potomac Bank (OTCID:PTBS) appointed Brian J. Hester as Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at its Charles Town, West Virginia office, effective April 28, 2026. Mr. Hester will support existing commercial loan clients and develop new commercial relationships in Jefferson County. He brings over 10 years of business-lending experience and extensive community involvement.
Potomac Bancshares (OTCID: PTBS) declared a 15% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $0.15 per share from $0.13. The dividend is for shareholders of record on May 7, 2026 and is payable on May 14, 2026. Management linked the increase to continued strong performance.
Potomac Bank (OTCID: PTBS) promoted Lance Nobles, CCIM, to Executive Vice President, Director of Commercial Real Estate Lending, effective April 15, 2026. Nobles will lead CRE lending from the Ashburn, VA office and head a newly launched commercial banker development program to support growth in Loudoun County and nearby markets.
Nobles joined Potomac Bank in 2019, holds an Executive MBA and marketing degree from LSU, completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, and earned the CCIM designation in 2014.
Potomac Bancshares (OTCID: PTBS) will present live at the Banking Virtual Investor Conference on March 26, 2026 from 2:30–3:00 pm ET with CEO Alice Frazier, EVP/CFO Shane Bell, and EVP/Chief Lending Officer Raymond Goodrich.
Executives will offer one‑on‑one meetings March 26, 30 and 31; an archived webcast will be available. Recent company highlights include net income +31% YoY, ROA 0.97%, ROE 11.46%, loan growth 7% YoY, deposits +8% YoY, tangible book $19.88, and dividend $0.51 (+11% YoY).
Potomac Bank (OTCID: PTBS) announced that President and CEO Alice P. Frazier was elected chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) for 2026–27, with her term beginning March 9 after ICBA LIVE in San Diego.
Frazier urged community banks to "innovate boldly, advocate fiercely," and promoted ICBA Capital Summit in May; the release details her ICBA and local leadership roles and advocacy work.