Blue Ridge Bankshares (NYSE: BRBS) operations and technology chief set to retire in 2026

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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. reports that its board and M. Dean Brown have agreed he will step down as Chief Operations and Technology Officer of the company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association. In connection with his retirement, Mr. Brown will resign from all officer and fiduciary positions with both entities effective June 30, 2026. The filing does not announce a successor or broader strategic changes, focusing solely on this leadership transition.

8-K Event Classification

Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Key Figures

Effective retirement date: June 30, 2026

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Effective retirement date June 30, 2026 Date M. Dean Brown resigns all positions

Key Terms

Chief Operations and Technology Officer, fiduciary positions, Emerging growth company

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Chief Operations and Technology Officer financial

"Mr. Brown will step down as Chief Operations and Technology Officer of the Company"

fiduciary positions financial

"Mr. Brown resigns from all officer and fiduciary positions with the Company and the Bank"

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

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Available on EDGAR 05/28/2026 - 04:31 PM Accepted by SEC EDGAR 05/28/2026 - 04:30 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 28, 2026

    

BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Virginia	001-39165	54-1838100
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1801 Bayberry Court Suite 101
Richmond, Virginia		23226
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (888) 331-6521

    

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value	BRBS	NYSE American LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Chief Operations and Technology Officer Separation

The board of directors of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (the “Company”) and M. Dean Brown agreed that Mr. Brown will step down as Chief Operations and Technology Officer of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank, National Association (the “Bank”).

In connection with his retirement, on June 30, 2026, Mr. Brown resigns from all officer and fiduciary positions with the Company and the Bank.

(d) Exhibits.


	Exhibit No.		Description

	104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


			BLUE RIDGE BANKSHARES, INC.

Date:	May 28, 2026	By:	/s/ Judy C. Gavant
			Judy C. Gavant Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What leadership change did Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) announce in this 8-K?

Blue Ridge Bankshares announced that M. Dean Brown will step down as Chief Operations and Technology Officer. He will also resign from all officer and fiduciary roles at the company and Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, as part of his retirement.

When will M. Dean Brown’s resignation at Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) become effective?

M. Dean Brown’s resignation becomes effective on June 30, 2026. On that date, he will retire and resign from all officer and fiduciary positions at Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

Which roles is M. Dean Brown leaving at Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS)?

He is leaving his role as Chief Operations and Technology Officer and resigning from all officer and fiduciary positions. This includes responsibilities at Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Ridge Bank, National Association, as part of his retirement.

Does the Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) filing mention a successor for M. Dean Brown?

The filing only states that M. Dean Brown will step down and resign from all officer and fiduciary positions on June 30, 2026. It does not identify or describe any successor or related organizational changes in this disclosure.

Is M. Dean Brown’s departure from Blue Ridge Bankshares (BRBS) described as a retirement?

Yes, the filing states that his stepping down occurs in connection with his retirement. It explains that on June 30, 2026, he will resign from all officer and fiduciary roles with Blue Ridge Bankshares and Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

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