Our leaders set a high bar, stay close to the work and keep climbing toward what’s next, for our customers, our teams and our shareholders.
We’re committed to technology, new digital solutions, a “wow” customer experience, ambitious leadership, and building a brand that’s innovative, inviting, and primed to grow.
You’ll appreciate the confidence, care, and expertise that our Board of Directors brings to the table.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dennis doesn’t fit the typical banker stereotype. He thinks—and acts—way outside the suit-and-tie-wearing baseline, and his gregarious charm and good humor feel more down home than multibillion dollar banker. As a child, his mom incessantly reminded him he could be anything he wanted, but that maybe lawyer or doctor would be better than race car driver or musician…
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PRESIDENT
Look up the definition of a seasoned vet in the dictionary and you’ll find a smiling photo of Rick Fulk. With over 25 years of experience at our bank, he’s seen it all when it comes to our customers. He’s a community man through and through, starting as a branch manager, transitioning to a commercial banking team lead, then into the Eastern Region president role, and currently to president of the bank — Rick knows that our core customers are our foundation and have always been our number one priority.
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EVP, Chief Strategy Officer
Ann-Stanton does it all. As Chief Strategy Officer, she leads the development and execution of Primis’ enterprise strategy, translating long-term priorities into action. As Primis continues to scale, she works across teams to align strategy, accelerate core deposit growth, unlock new growth opportunities, and improve operating efficiency—all while staying true to what matters most: creating an exceptional customer experience and building a stronger, more scalable bank for the future.
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EVP, Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Switzer brings an intensity to both life and work. That’s probably why he holds not one but two degrees: Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia and an MBA from UNC Chapel Hill. That intensity also allowed him to lead a banking team at Stephens, Inc. for six years as Managing Director before transitioning over to our ship as CFO. Which is code for being chiefly responsible for all financial and accounting functions at the bank. So that means he needs to keep an intensely close watch over the numbers at all times. And that’s okay because Matthew loves numbers—he has four kids and two dogs, after all.
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EVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Scott Bain is a seasoned accounting and finance professional with more than two decades of experience spanning public accounting and the financial services industry. As EVP and Chief Accounting Officer, Scott brings expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and regulatory compliance—critical knowledge that helps drive the bank’s financial integrity and strategic growth.
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EVP, Chief Credit Officer
For someone who has a plaque that reads, “It is what it is,” Marie’s career path has been a testament to this reality in the banking industry. Winding her path through community and regional banks across Virginia, her long tenure in the industry means that she has seen it all: receivership; mergers and acquisitions; economic ups and downs; digital and cultural transformations. Each new challenge has provided opportunity for personal and professional growth. She is excited about the future of banking with cutting-edge technology that can help people and businesses grow.
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President And CEO Primis Mortgage
John is a master of many trades. He has the uncanny ability to blend his “your family is my family” philosophy and passion for growing communal corporate cultures with more than three decades of experience leading some of the mortgage industry’s most successful and innovative organizations. As a husband, father of three and companion to dogs, Lulu and Tebow, free time is a rare commodity. Yet he successfully founded and served as CEO at one of the largest collegiate baseball preparatory academies in the country, Showcase Baseball Academy, and added “author” to his resume, publishing the business book “Corporate Cure.”
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EVP
As President of Primis’ Warehouse Lending Division, Drey Roberts is leading the growth of a national platform built for scale, speed, and long‑term partnership. A U.S. Navy veteran, Drey brings discipline, clarity, and accountability to his leadership—qualities that define his approach to building a warehouse lending business that delivers for clients and the Bank alike.
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EVP, Chief Risk Officer
A steady, forward-thinking leader, Don Savino has spent more than two decades immersed in enterprise risk, compliance and regulatory strategy—helping banks build strong foundations and grow with intention. His career includes senior roles at First Foundation, Pacific Western Bank, Square 1 Bank and American Community Bank, where he led enterprise-wide risk programs, developed sustainable risk governance frameworks, due-diligence efforts and regulatory oversight with a blend of discipline and practicality.
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Chief Information Officer
Anurag makes the complex make sense. As Chief Information Officer, he leads Primis’ technology strategy—modernizing infrastructure, simplifying systems, and building a digital foundation that can scale alongside the bank’s ambitions. His focus is equal parts innovation and practicality, aligning technology investments with business priorities, improving operating efficiency and ensuring our platforms deliver the seamless, intuitive experiences today’s customers expect.
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EVP, Director of Regulatory Relations
A person who is staunchly devoted to family, it’s no surprise that Susan Williamson has been loyal to the banking world, as she’s been steeped in compliance for the past two decades in various roles at community banks across Virginia. It’s also no wonder that she is wholeheartedly devoted to growing in her role as a compliance professional—with a coveted certification framed behind her desk: Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager.
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EVP, Chief Administrative Officer
Cheryl joined Primis back in 2000 and has given the bulk of her career to this bank—learning the ins and outs and deeply investing in its people and operations. She has graced many departments with her talents over the years but currently oversees corporate investor relations and everything HR. A female exec in the financial industry, Cheryl is a champion of overcoming obstacles and veering from the status quo, "Don’t go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."
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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
From an early age, John F. Biagas knew he wanted to be a CEO. While other kids were dreaming about elite sports, he saw himself at the head of an elite executive table and started training to be an electrician by the time he stepped foot in elementary school. His road there might have taken some twists and turns—from almost becoming a priest to earning a master electrician certification—but the head of the table is where he sits today, as the Founder of Bay Electric Co., Inc.
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dennis doesn’t fit the typical banker stereotype. He thinks—and acts—way outside the suit-and-tie-wearing baseline, and his gregarious charm and good humor feel more down home than multibillion dollar banker. As a child, his mom incessantly reminded him he could be anything he wanted, but that maybe lawyer or doctor would be better than race car driver or musician…
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Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
What happens when you combine the steady tempo and easy-going attitude of a bluegrass musician, the no nonsense pragmatism of a banker, and the sharp wit of an attorney? Well... you get William Rand Cook (or "Randy" as we call him). An enigma-or perhaps just a man of many diverse talents-Randy has focused his career on law, but is no stranger to sitting on boards of financial institutions. In fact, Primis is the fourth one he's been active on, following his stints as Chairman of the Board at both Southside Bank and EVB.
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If most people had nine lives, they still wouldn’t have the impressive roster of titles and accolades that follow Deborah Diaz around. Her glowing resume includes Chief Technology Officer at NASA and Chief Information Officer for Science and Technology at the Department of Homeland Security— where she was responsible for all global defense as well as research system infrastructure and manufacturer delivery to support a $1B portfolio.
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John M. Eggemeyer isn’t just a proponent of community banks, he has literally invested his career in them. As Founder and Managing Principal of Castle Creek® Capital, LLC he enables community banks across the country to thrive, having invested over a billion dollars in their success. Prior to founding Castle Creek®, John spent nearly 20 years as a senior executive with some of the largest banking organizations in the U.S.
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Scott has dedicated nearly four decades to the banking industry, building deep experience across commercial banking, retail banking, and business development. He currently serves as a Principal at Patriot Financial Partners, L.P., where he works closely with financial institutions and management teams to support long-term growth and strategic initiatives.
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Affectionately dubbed “Skipper” by his friends and family, Fred L. Garrett III is a marina owner and fifth generation oyster planter who has spent his entire life learning about the landscape surrounding his native Rappahannock River in Essex County, VA. An avid boater and salt of the earth entrepreneur, Skipper has owned and operated Harborside Storage, a boat storage company for many years, and is also an award-winning realtor with Shaheen, Ruth, Martin & Fonville.
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Board members not only lend broad experience and strategic thinking to Primis, they are also able to step back and see the forest through the trees. Eric Alan Johnson is no exception. For over 45 years, he’s been in the real estate business, most recently as President and Principal Broker with Mason Realty Inc. But his experience doesn’t stop there. He also owned and operated successful grocery and building supply businesses, and manages over 4,000 acres of timberlands.
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Dr. Jones is described by his team members as ambitious and full of energy—and one would need to simply ooze these attributes in order to soar at his level of accomplishment. Not only is he a renowned physical therapist, a successful business owner, and a Primis board member, but Dr. Jones has also been appointed to several statewide positions, including his current role as Chairman of the Virginia State Board of Physical Therapy. To top it off, he operates a working farm complete with chickens, horses, turkeys, and a pride of ever-flashy peacocks.
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Brock has spent his career navigating global financial markets and building investment strategies across a wide range of asset classes. He currently serves as Managing Partner at Mattock Capital, a Richmond-based family office focused on alternative investments. Prior to Mattock, Brock was President and Chief Investment Officer at James River Capital Corp. and previously served as a Partner at Pleasant Lake Partners, a New York-based hedge fund.
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Margaret has built a distinguished career at the intersection of financial services, technology, and transformation, bringing more than 30 years of leadership experience across banking, government, startups, and global enterprises. Throughout her career, she has led strategy, marketing, operations, and business performance initiatives in complex organizations, helping drive growth and innovation at scale.
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