Board of Directors

Thomas T. Gilpin, Chair, has been a Director since 1986. Mr. Gilpin is the Chairman of the Board of both the Company and the Bank. He is the President of Lenoir City Company, a real estate investment company in Winchester, Virginia and President of Clarco Corporation, which operates as Northside Lanes, a bowling center in Winchester, Virginia. He is also a Board member for Valley Health System. Mr. Gilpin’s broad experience provides the Company leadership and consensus-building skills to guide the Board through critical discussions regarding its current challenges and future strategic initiatives.

Robert W. Smalley Jr., Vice Chair, has been a Director since 1989. Mr. Smalley is the managing member of Smalley Properties, LLC, a company focused on real estate management in Berryville, Virginia. He is also the Vice Chairman of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company, a property and casualty insurance provider in the State of Virginia. Mr. Smalley’s institutional knowledge and longstanding board service make him a distinctively qualified member of the board.

Mary Bruce Glaize has been a Director since 1998. Mrs. Glaize is a retired educator and community volunteer. She currently serves as a Trustee on the Board of Shenandoah University. Additionally, Mrs. Glaize is a founder and trustee emerita of the Shenandoah Valley Discovery Museum.

Scott M. Hamberger has been a Director since 2016. Mr. Hamberger is the President and CEO of Integrus Holdings, Inc. where he has been employed since founding the company in 1993. Integrus’ flagship business, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, is a recognized global leader in commercial foodservice and upscale consumer tableware. As an entrepreneur and executive, Mr. Hamberger brings analytical ability and leadership skills to his role as Director. Additionally, by living and operating a business in the Company’s area of operations, Mr. Hamberger is able to help identify the needs of the Company’s customers and potential customers.

Dr. Edward Hill was appointed a Director of the Company and the Bank in 2022. He is a physician executive, entrepreneur, investor, innovator, and medical jurisprudence professional with cross-discipline education, training and experience and a cross-functional skillset. He is the founding member of several corporations and companies in the northern Virginia area.

Brandon C. Lorey became President and CEO of Bank of Clarke on July 8, 2019. He was previously Executive Vice President / Head of Consumer / Business Banking for United Bank, a $7.3 billion asset bank headquartered in Connecticut from 2013 to 2019.

Ms. Tanya Matthews was appointed a Director of the Company and the Bank in 2022. She is the Co-Founder, President, and Chairman of the Board of the The Matthews Group, Inc. t/a TMG Construction Corporation (TMG). Woman/Native American owned and MBE-certified, TMG specializes in new construction, renovations and additions, and facilities maintenance support under Lump Sum, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Task Order, and Job Order contracts.

John R. Milleson has been a Director since 1999. Mr. Milleson recently retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Company and the Bank after 20 years in that executive position. From 1997 to 1999, he was Executive Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Company and Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Bank. He brings operational risk management and financial accounting knowledge.

Cary C. Nelson has been a Director since 2018. Mrs. Nelson is President of H. N. Funkhouser & Co., a petroleum products distributor serving residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural markets. A CPA, she is also a member and incoming president-elect of the Winchester Rotary Club. Mrs. Nelson’s experience as an accountant and as an executive of a successful corporation provides the Company managerial accounting support and leadership skills in strategic thinking.

Douglas C. Rinker has been a Director since 2006. Mr. Rinker is the Chairman of the Board and President of Winchester Equipment Company, an equipment sales, rental and service company headquartered in Winchester, Virginia. Additionally, Mr. Rinker currently serves on the Frederick County Economic Development Authority. As the chief executive officer of a successful company, Mr. Rinker provides the Board with valuable insight and guidance on the issues of corporate strategy, business community growth and risk management. Additionally, Mr. Rinker has demonstrated his commitment to the community by assisting several community and civic organizations.