Co-Founder and Long-Serving Executive J. Todd Scruggs Retires from Bank of the James Financial Group

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Bank of the James Financial Group announced the retirement of co-founder and long-time executive J. Todd Scruggs from his director and executive roles, effective January 5, 2026.

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• Co-Founder and Director Retirement

  J. Todd Scruggs retired from the Board of Directors of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. and its subsidiary, Bank of the James, effective January 5, 2026.

• Executive Role Departures

  Mr. Scruggs also retired from his positions as Secretary and Treasurer of the Company and as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of the Bank.

• Amicable Departure

  The retirement was not the result of any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices.

• Significant Contributions

  Mr. Scruggs was a co-founder in 1998 and served as Chief Financial Officer from inception through 2025, playing a key role in the company's growth to over $1 billion in assets.

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The retirement of a co-founder and long-term executive, especially one who served as CFO for over 25 years and was instrumental in the company's growth, marks a significant leadership transition. While the filing explicitly states the departure was amicable and not due to any disagreement, investors will closely monitor how the company manages this change and its potential impact on strategic direction and financial operations. The company's acknowledgment of a seamless transition and continued access to institutional knowledge aims to mitigate concerns.