As I write this, I am hearing on the radio the bells ringing for the victims of 9-11. In some ways, we’ve had our “vision” of heroes displaced by movies and the media. What we forget are the heroes who exist because they are “super caring”. A few years ago, we were approached by Southwest… Read more »
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Derrick Allen Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce Derrick Allen has joined the bank as a Management Trainee. “We are excited to welcome Derrick Allen to our team,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., PVB President and CEO. “Derrick is eager to learn and desires to be an integral part of the future… Read more »
Matthew Hubble Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce Matthew Hubble has been named a Management Trainee. “We are happy to have Matthew Hubble as part of our team,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., PVB President and CEO. “Matthew’s passion for service perfectly aligns with our Bank’s mission to support the citizens of… Read more »
Brad Robinson Joins Powell Valley National Bank
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to welcome Brad Robinson as Vice President and Branch Manager. “We are extremely proud to add a professional community banker such as Brad Robinson to PVB’s team,” said Leton L. Harding, Jr., PVB President and CEO. “Brad brings a wealth of experience and community bank expertise… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Announces New Executive Director of Treasury Management
Jonesville, Virginia — Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is excited to announce the addition of Kathryn Keith as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Treasury Management. Keith brings over two decades of banking experience to the role. With a focus on customer service and a vast knowledge of E-commerce products and trends, Kathryn… Read more »
Letters From Leton: New Beginnings
There they are. The students lined up and waiting for the bus as the new school year began. One child caught my eye on my drive this morning. A beautiful young girl who was so tiny that she could not come up to my knee. In a little dress which made her look like an… Read more »
American Bankers Association Publishes Staff Analysis on Section 1071’s Likely Effect on Banks
The proposed implementation of Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which requires reporting of detailed data on small business lending, will have far-reaching implications for how lenders approach their small business credit decisions, according to a new staff analysis published by ABA’s economic research team. The analysis notes that while promoting access to capital to… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Have You Any Wool?
As a parent or grandparent, one of the most fun things we do is revisit our childhood with the young members of our family. Often this includes reading and sharing your favorite storybooks or nursery rhymes. One particular rhyme struck me one week as I drove to work. It was the one about Baa Baa… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Where Do Watermelons Come From?
Watermelons are a favorite of mine, and each bite brings back so many memories, especially of my youth. As a kid I was told by my older cousins if you swallowed a watermelon seed it would start growing in your stomach. I can remember the panic after swallowing a seed and imagining it growing inside… Read more »
Powell Valley National Bank Announces Election of Greg Estes to Board of Directors
Jonesville, Virginia–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the election of Greg Estes to the Board of Directors of Powell Valley National Bank. Estes serves as President of Estes Bros. Construction, of Jonesville, Virginia, where his proven leadership skills have grown the company. A once small family business, it is now one… Read more »