Union Bankshares Appoints Outgoing CEO Silverman as Non-Independent Board Chair, Designates Lead Independent Director

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Union Bankshares announced that outgoing CEO David Silverman will become the new Board Chair, while Vice Chair Timothy Sargent will serve as Lead Independent Director due to Silverman's non-independent status.

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• Board Chair Retirement

  Neil J. Van Dyke will not seek re-election as Board Chair due to the company's age-72 bylaw, effective at the 2026 annual meeting.

• Outgoing CEO Appointed Board Chair

  Current President and CEO David Silverman, who is set to retire in July, will assume the role of Board Chair following Mr. Van Dyke's retirement.

• Lead Independent Director Designated

  Due to Mr. Silverman's non-independent status under Nasdaq rules, Vice Chair Timothy Sargent has been designated as the Lead Independent Director.

• Broader Executive Transition Context

  This board change occurs amidst a previously reported executive transition, including Mr. Silverman's retirement as CEO and the hiring of Jeffrey Weidley as his successor.

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This 8-K details a significant leadership transition at Union Bankshares, following the mandatory retirement of the current Board Chair due to age limits. The appointment of outgoing CEO David Silverman as the new Board Chair, while leveraging his deep company knowledge, introduces a non-independent chair. To address this, the board has designated a Lead Independent Director. This change in governance structure is particularly notable given the company's recent 10-K filing which highlighted increased nonperforming assets and ongoing potential for dilution. Investors should monitor how this new board leadership navigates these challenges and the broader executive transition.