LYNCHBURG, VA--(Marketwired - May 18, 2015) - Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (
According to American Banker, BOTJ's 2014 Return on Equity was 10.28% compared to the median for all 750 qualifying institutions of 6.65%. The Company's Return on Equity for the most recent quarter ended March 31, 2015 was 10.71%. Per Bonnie McGeer, Managing Editor of American Banker, "With the performance of small banks improving overall, the competition to earn a spot on this ranking continues to ratchet up."
Robert R. Chapman III, President and CEO commented, "We are honored to be included on the list of the top performing community banks in the country. We believe our company-wide commitment to financial performance goes hand-in-hand with our traditional commitment to our customers and community. It is because of the relationships we have built with our customers and the dedication from our knowledgeable employees that we have been able to build a reputation in the Central Virginia area as a community-focused bank. We think that our success in building our reputation is what has allowed us to expand our reach to Roanoke, Charlottesville and Harrisonburg."
About the Company
Bank of the James, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc., serves the greater Lynchburg, Virginia MSA, often referred to as Region 2000, and other markets in Virginia including Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, and Roanoke. The bank operates nine full service locations, one limited service branch, two loan production offices, and an investment services division. Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. common stock is listed under the symbol "BOTJ" on the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC.
Contact Information:
Contact:
J. Todd Scruggs
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(434) 455-7511
tscruggs@bankofthejames.com