Blue Ridge Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Don Andree as Executive Vice-President and Chief Banking Officer. Mr. Andree brings 40 years of banking experience in both large commercial banks and community banks that has included serving relationships across most of Virginia.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Don to the Blue Ridge Team," said Brian K. Plum, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Bank. "Don brings an impeccable resume and an unparalleled record of success that will be of tremendous benefit to Blue Ridge as we continue to grow and expand Blue Ridge Bank in a prudent and meaningful fashion. Don not only possesses a deep wealth of knowledge about banking and our markets, he is committed to serving his customers, communities, and coworkers in a way that overlaps perfectly with Blue Ridge Bank values. I simply could not be happier about Don deciding to join us."

"I am very excited about joining Blue Ridge Bank," Andree said. "The Bank is well positioned to take advantage of excellent growth opportunities in strong markets and I very much look forward to working with the Blue Ridgeteam to insure this bright future."

Don is a graduate of Westminster College with a B.A. in Economics and has resided in Roanoke for almost 25 years.

About Blue Ridge Bank

Blue Ridge Bank is headquartered in Luray, VA. Chartered in 1893 as the Page Valley Bank of Virginia, today Blue Ridge Bank has additional branches in Shenandoah, McGaheysville, Charlottesville, and Harrisonburg. Celebrating 122 years as a locally owned, independent community bank, Blue Ridge Bank provides a wide range of financial services. Visit www.mybrb.com for more information. Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. (OTC Pink: BRBS) is the parent company of Blue Ridge Bank.