OAK RIDGE, N.C., June 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- During the
177th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Bankers
Association (NCBA), Bank of Oak Ridge President and CEO
Ron Black was named Chairman of the
Board of Directors. With more than 40 years of banking industry
experience, Black has served as President and CEO of Bank of
Oak Ridge (NASDAQ: BKOR) since the
bank's founding in April 2000.
A life-long resident of North
Carolina, Black was raised in Asheville, and received his B.S. degree in
business administration from Western Carolina
University in Cullowhee and
his M.S. degree in business and economics from Appalachian State University in Boone. In addition, he is a graduate of the
North Carolina Bank Directors' College.
"We look forward to the leadership of Ron Black. He is a true banking professional.
Having spent his entire career in this great business, Ron has
experienced all that goes on within a large bank having been with
Wachovia. Plus, he has had the unique experience of starting his
own community bank," remarked Thad
Woodard, President & CEO of the NCBA. "The talents he
has derived from both experiences have led him to great success at
Bank of Oak Ridge. We look forward
to his guidance as the 118th Chairman."
"It is an honor to serve as the Chairman of one of the most
highly respected banking trade associations in this country," said
Black. "The NCBA has a rich history of doing outstanding work and
making a significant difference in the lives of everyday people, as
well as fighting for things that make our industry stronger."
About Bank of Oak
Ridge
Bank of Oak Ridge
(http://www.BankOfOakRidge.com) is a community bank with locations
in Greensboro, Summerfield and Oak
Ridge, North Carolina. The bank was established in 2000 with
the goal of delivering Banking As It Should Be. With a focus
on providing personal attention and convenience for every client,
we offer a complete range of banking services for individuals and
businesses including Saturday and extended weekday hours at all
locations, ATM usage world-wide, remote deposits for businesses,
and a full line of checking accounts; savings accounts; mortgage
services; insurance services; lending options; and wealth
management services. Bank of Oak
Ridge is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For
more information, call 336-644-9944, visit the office location
closest to you or use our online contact form.
About the North Carolina Bankers Association
The North
Carolina Bankers Association brings together all categories of
banking institutions that best represent the interests of our
rapidly changing state. The state's banks have provided support to
their communities since 1804. Look for a current listing at
www.ncba.com.
SOURCE Bank of Oak Ridge
