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Samuel Kessler Joins Community Bank of the Chesapeake as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer in Orange, VA and Surrounding Markets

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Community Bank of the Chesapeake has appointed Sam Kessler as Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer. Kessler, who has nearly 20 years of lending experience, will focus on business lending and relationship building in the Orange, VA area and surrounding markets. He previously worked for Blue Ridge Bank and holds a degree from Shepherd University. The bank, which manages over $1.7 billion in assets, operates 12 banking centers across Southern Maryland and the Fredericksburg region.

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WALDORF, Md., July 16, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake is pleased to welcome Sam Kessler as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. In this role, he will focus on generating business lending opportunities while building banking relationships. Sam will serve the Orange, VA and the surrounding markets, including Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Charlottesville and more.

“Sam is a great addition to the lending team here in the Fredericksburg region,” said Scot Ebron, Executive Vice President and Chief Banking Officer of Community Bank of the Chesapeake. “Sam brings to Community Bank nearly 20 years of financial and lending experience in the region. Sam’s experience of portfolio management, credit analysis and business development will be a tremendous benefit to our commercial clients.” Sam can be reached at 434-400-9491 or by email at kesslers@cbtc.com. 

Sam joins Community Bank of the Chesapeake from Blue Ridge Bank where he served for 13 years as Commercial Loan Officer for the Central Virginia region.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Shepherd University and is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers Association Banking School.

Sam is an active member in his community. He is Past President and current Chairperson of Orange Christmas Parade Committee of the Rotary Club of Orange and the Past President and current Treasurer of the Orange Chamber of Commerce. He is a past board member of Germanna Community College, College Board.

Sam lives in Orange with wife Alina, their two children and two Airedale dogs.  In his spare time, Sam enjoys restoring and collecting classic cars.

Through its 12 banking centers and four dedicated commercial lending centers throughout Southern Maryland and the Fredericksburg region, Community Bank of the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses. Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $1.7 billion. Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCFC). More information about Community Bank of the Chesapeake can be found at www.cbtc.com.

CONTACT:

Diane Hicks
Senior Vice President
Director of Marketing and Communications
(240) 427-1047
hicksd@cbtc.com

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/29883cb9-b0ee-4d44-9064-3daab83f0db7


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Who is Sam Kessler?

Sam Kessler is the newly appointed Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Community Bank of the Chesapeake.

What is the role of Sam Kessler at Community Bank of the Chesapeake?

Sam Kessler's role involves generating business lending opportunities and building banking relationships in the Orange, VA market.

What are the assets of Community Bank of the Chesapeake?

Community Bank of the Chesapeake has assets exceeding $1.7 billion.

Where did Sam Kessler work before Community Bank of the Chesapeake?

Before joining Community Bank, Sam Kessler worked at Blue Ridge Bank for 13 years as a Commercial Loan Officer.

What areas will Sam Kessler serve?

Sam Kessler will serve the Orange, VA area and surrounding markets, including Spotsylvania, Culpeper, and Charlottesville.

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