Bank of Oak Ridge President and CEO Ron Black Named Board Chairman of the NC Bankers Association

OAK RIDGE, N.C. - June 12, 2013 - PRLog -- 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  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 (http://www.bankofoakridge.com/?utm_source=pr&utm_medi...)) 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 or visit the office closest to you.

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.