BCT-Bank of Charles Town Appoints Ronald B. Burley as Chief Retail Banking Officer

December 2, 2024
CHARLES TOWN, WV, December 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ (OTC:PTBS) – BCT-Bank of Charles Town, also known as The Community’s Bank, today announced the appointment of Ronald B. Burley as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer. As a member of the bank’s executive team, Mr. Burley will oversee retail banking sales and operations.
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Ron Burley

Mr. Burley brings more than 23 years of extensive banking experience to BCT, much of it overseeing retail branch networks.  Most recently, he served as Branch Operations Manager where he managed operations for over 200 branches in the Mid-Atlantic markets.   Previous experience includes Regional Sales Manager for retail banking offices in the Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia markets.

“We are delighted to have Ron join our executive team to lead our Retail Banking initiatives,” stated Alice P. Frazier, President and CEO of BCT.  “Ron’s proven sales leadership, strong retail bank operational skills, and M&A experience will enable us to further our strategic plans for growth while maintaining our commitment of positive client experiences.”

Mr. Burley received an MBA degree in Business Administration and Management from Salisbury University-Perdue School of Business, in Salisbury, Maryland.  He received a BS degree in Economics from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Mr. Burley is Series 6, 63 and 66 licensed as well as a Certified Omega Facilitator.  He also completed the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia.

Being a community banker, community involvement is important to Mr. Burley.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Scholarship Committee for the Rotary Club of Frederick (Maryland).  Previous service includes serving on the Board of Directors for Junior Achievement, Eastern Shore, and participated in  their programs for over 30 years. 

Mr. Burley makes his home in Frederick County, Maryland, with his wife and daughter.  He enjoys traveling with his family and playing golf.

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About the Company

Potomac Bank, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Potomac Bancshares, Inc., was founded in 1871 as Bank of Charles Town and renamed Potomac Bank on November 3, 2025. The Company’s total assets were $976 million as of March 31, 2026. The Bank conducts operations through its nine-branch network and one loan production office serving the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, Washington County, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The Bank offers comprehensive financial solutions through its consumer and commercial banking divisions, Trust, Wealth, and BCT Investments divisions, and its Residential Lending mortgage division. The Bank is also proud to serve its communities as a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender. Over the past several years, the Bank has received numerous awards and recognitions, including American Banker’s “Top 200 Community Banks” and “Best Banks to Work For”, the Journal-News “Best of the Best” award, and the LoudounNow “Loudoun’s Favorite” award. 

The Company's shares are quoted on the OTCID marketplace under the symbol "PTBS." For more information about the Bank, please visit our website at www.potomac.bank.

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