HAMPTON, Va., Nov. 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Point
Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: OPOF) is proud to announce that Rob Shuford, Jr., President
& CEO of Old Point National Bank was named Virginia Association of Community Banks' (VACB), Community Banker of the Year for
2016.
Steve Yeakel, President & CEO of the VACB said, "Rob's life story is inspiring. He
started in the mail room at the bank, returned to the bank after military service to become the bank's first information
technology officer, and worked his way to leadership, where he now leads the bank very successfully in challenging times."
According to Yeakel, nominees were evaluated based on their leadership and community involvement, as well as for their industry
advocacy and contributions to the vitality of their bank.
Yeakel also had high praise for Shuford's advocacy efforts. "Community banks enable economic growth in our economy,
especially for small businesses, but they are restrained by burdensome regulations and an un-level playing field. Rob goes
well beyond understanding that. He engages policymakers and regulators on a regular basis to tell his bank's story, and to
ask for their help in allowing them to play a greater role in job creation and building the local economy."
Shuford was presented with the award at the Chairman's Banquet during VACB's 39th annual convention in
October. VACB Chairman Mike Ewing explained the origin of the awards. "VACB is
committed to do more to identify and celebrate the people who make community banking what it is – an invaluable element of the
fabric of the communities they serve. This year, we heard story after story of people going above and beyond the call, to
help, to educate, to guide, to comfort their fellow citizens, to make life better, for a single customer or a whole
community."
"We're pleased for Rob, his family and his team at Old Point National Bank, that his colleagues across the Commonwealth are
able to express our appreciation for him in this way," said Ewing.
About Robert F. Shuford, Jr.
Rob, a native of Hampton Virginia, grew up immersed in the Old Point culture. Starting
in the mailroom and working on special projects during his summer breaks from Duke University, Rob
laid the groundwork for a career in banking that would begin more than decade later. After graduating from Duke University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Rob was commissioned into the US Navy in 1986 and in
1990 returned to a civilian career path with a focus on operations and efficiency. In 1998, with a growing family of five,
the Shufords returned home to Hampton and Rob accepted a position with Old Point as Vice
President of Technology. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, directing the strategic plan for the
organization and managing all retail, operations, and marketing functions within the
bank.
Focused on continuing his education, Rob earned diplomas from the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management, BAI
Graduate School of Bank Operations and Technology, and the CIVIC Leadership Institute. He challenges both himself and his
employees to increase their knowledge daily and to stay on the cutting edge of financial and marketplace trends.
Over the years, Rob has committed his talent and time to dozens of organizations, including serving as the Chair of the Board
of Directors for the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. He also holds a position on the Board of Directors for the
Civic Leadership Institute (Treasurer), the Board of Directors for the Hampton History Museum Association (Treasurer), the Board
of Trustees for the Virginia Bankers Association School of Bank Management (Chair), as well as many others. Rob was also
named to Inside Business' "Power List" in 2015 and 2016, which recognized his leadership and vision in our Hampton Roads business community.
Old Point National Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Old Point Financial Corporation with branches throughout
Hampton Roads. It is a full service bank offering a wide range of financial services, from solutions focused on individuals
and small businesses to comprehensive commercial services. www.OldPoint.com
For more information contact Erin Black, Senior Vice President/Director of Marketing at
eblack@oldpoint.com or 757.251.2792.
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