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confidence high
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materiality 0.60
Bank of the James co-founder J. Todd Scruggs retires from board and executive roles effective Jan 5
BANK OF THE JAMES FINANCIAL GROUP INC
- J. Todd Scruggs retired Jan 5, 2026 from boards of Company and Bank; also as Secretary, Treasurer, EVP and CIO.
- Scruggs co-founded Bank of the James in 1998 with CEO Robert R. Chapman III and served as CFO through 2025.
- His retirement is not due to any disagreement with the Company; no successor for Secretary/Treasurer or CIO named.
- He was key to growth from $10M initial capital to over $1B in assets and 20+ Virginia branches.