Jonesville, VA–Powell Valley National Bank (PVB, Bank) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mary Beth Baker as Senior Vice President, Mortgage Lending & Retail Loan Administrator.

Mary Beth has served as a community banker representing Powell Valley National Bank for over 20 years.  She is a graduate of the Virginia Bankers Association’s School of Bank Management.  Mary Beth has served as a member and representative of the Mortgage Executives Committee for the Virginia Bankers Association, the Mortgage Markets Committee for the American Bankers Association, and the Virginia Mortgage Lenders Association.

“Mary Beth is committed to serving individuals, families, and small businesses across our region.  Her character, reputation, and personality display her focus upon building business relationships and life-long friendships.  Her work ethic and professionalism promote and support the core values of our Bank, as well as, those individuals that we are privileged to call our customers.  As our Bank continues to expand its presence throughout the region, having Mary Beth’s experience and integrity will play a key role in the growth of our mortgage lending and credit initiatives,” says Powell Valley National Bank CEO, Leton L. Harding, Jr.

Mary Beth, a native of Lee County, holds a degree in Organizational Management from Tusculum College where she graduated with honors.  She and her husband, Grant, have two children, Olivia and Walker.  As a family they enjoy playing golf, supporting youth athletics, and are active members of Friendship Baptist Church in Jonesville.