Thursday, November 21st, 2024

G Gathering Old Point National Bank breaks ground for new branch in Ghent

Old Point National Bank breaks ground for new branch in Ghent



This event marked the beginning of Old Point National Bank's 21st branch. CEO Robert Shuford, Sr. told guests that the bank originally opened for business in 1923 in Hampton, and for the first few months, operated out of a window in Cooper's Confectionary Store. In May 1923, the bank moved into its first building, which was a 2,000-square-foot structure that cost $15,300 to construct. He noted that there was a construction cost overrun of $853 and that the board of directors was quite perturbed about this. The new branch in Norfolk will be 8,000 square feet and the bank is investing $3.8 million in its construction.


From left: John Morgan of Morgan-Marrow Insurance, Robb Riddle and his daughter Lindsey, both of Riddle Associates Inc.

Paul Peck of First Home Properties, a Norfolk Board Member, and Louis G. Morris, Old Point National Bank President.

Attorney Cy Dolph and John Ishon of Hampton Stationery.

Facilities Manager Jeff Sanford

Tom Langley, President of Langley & McDonald, a Civil Engineering, Planning & Surveying Company in Norfolk and Dave Pasko, Sr. Vice President and Regional Executive Officer of Old Point National Bank, Virginia Beach.

Sandra S. Routten, Old Point National Bank Corporate Administrative Officer.

Jim Newsom, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive Officer for Old Point National Bank in Norfolk.

Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim

From left: Jim Newsom, Senior Vice President and Regional Executive Officer for Old Point National Bank; Melvin R. Zimm, Old Point Financial Corporation Board Member and Chairman of the Corporation's Norfolk Regional Board; Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim; Louis G. Morris, Old Point National Bank President and CEO; Robert F. Shuford, Chairman of the Board of Old Point Financial Corporation.

Jean Loxley-Barnard, Publisher and CEO of The Shopper, Board Member Jimmy Chisman and Dave Pasko, Regional Executive Office in Virginia Beach and Senior Vice President.

Robert F. Shuford, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

Bridge Martz, left, and Tamra Wood, Vice President of Old Point National Bank on Cedar Road.

From left: Margaret Causby, EVP, CRA, and Compliance Officer of Old Point National Bank; Board Member Dr. H. Robert Shappert, and Sharon Davidson Senior Loan Review Officer.

Bonnie J. Purefoy, Old Point National Bank Vice President, and Jane Gardner, Old Point Board Member, former TV anchor and public relations professional.

Old Point Financial Corporation Chairman of the Board Robert F. Shuford.