Mark Smith Named Interim President and CEO for Cardinal Bankshares and Bank of Floyd

FLOYD, Va., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Cardinal Bankshares and the Bank of Floyd today announced that Mark Smith has been named as the Interim President & CEO.  Smith's appointment is effective immediately.

"First, allow me to congratulate Mark Smith on this important appointment," said John Paul Houston, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Bank of Floyd, "Under Mark's leadership we are lending more money in our markets than ever before. We are continuing to work hard to look for new ways to exceed the expectations of our current and future customers."

Smith has been Chief Lending Officer for the Bank of Floyd since June of 2013 and has 24 years' experience in banking including 12 year in executive management. Prior to joining the Bank he served as the President & CEO of the Big Lake Region for Seacoast National Bank located in Stuart, Florida and as the Chief Lending Officer for Community Bank of Naples located in Naples, Florida. He is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University as well as the University of Florida's Graduate School of Banking.

"It is all about being there for our customers," Smith explained. "The employees of the Bank are working very hard to bring relevant banking solutions to our customers and to deliver them with an exceptional service experience. Nothing about that will change. I look forward to helping to move us forward as we look for new and improved ways to help our customers be as financially successful as possible."

Mark Smith can be reached by calling (540)745-4191 or by email at [email protected].
Mark and his family reside in Roanoke.

Contact:
Mark Smith
Interim President and CEO Bank of Floyd
(540) 745-4191

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SOURCE Bank of Floyd