17 Sep Taylor Bank Breaks Ground on New Branch in Cape Charles, Virginia
CAPE CHARLES, VIRGINA –SEPT 16, 2024 – Taylor Bank officials were joined by representatives from construction management firm Gillis Gilkerson, and the Mayor of Cape Charles for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of construction of Taylor Bank’s newest branch, located at 645 Mason Avenue in Cape Charles, Virginia. The Cape Charles branch will constitute the bank’s 12th full-service branch location, in addition to its recently established Loan Production Office in Salisbury, MD. Located across from the Cape Charles Harbor and just a few blocks from the Cape Charles beachfront, the new branch will be centrally located in the heart of the Cape Charles Main Street business district, catering to the communities banking needs by offering both in-branch and digital solutions for both personal and business customers.
“We’re proud of our commitment to serve local communities since 1890 and are thrilled to join the Cape Charles community,” said Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Taylor Bank. “We look forward to continued success as we serve and support our valued customers in Cape Charles and the neighboring Northampton County, building strong relationships and supporting the community every step of the way.”
Taylor Bank’s Cape Charles branch will feature teller pods, a tech station, and customer hospitality area, as well as two drive up lanes, including one for a drive-up ATM for heightened customer convenience. Construction of the bank will be overseen by Gillis Gilkerson Executive Consultant Dwight Miller, and Superintendent Robert Meilhammer. The bank is scheduled to be open to the public in 2025, with Shannon Satterwhite serving as the branch’s Lending and Business Development Officer, and Lisa Lewis serving as Branch Manager.
“Gillis Gilkerson had the opportunity to construct Taylor Bank’s branch in Onley, Virginia, as well as, several major renovation projects for its headquarters in Berlin, Maryland and its branch in Chincoteague, Virginia,“ said Gillis Gilkerson President Tyler Barnes. “We are thrilled to be a relied-upon construction partner as Taylor Bank continues to expand across the Delmarva peninsula. Gillis Gilkerson recognizes the impact this project will have on the local community, and the contribution it will make to the advancement and prosperity of our region as a whole.”
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About Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company
Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, the bank subsidiary of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. (OTCQX:TYCB), founded in 1890, offers a wide range of loan, deposit, and ancillary banking services through both physical and digital delivery channels. The Company has 12 banking locations in Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia on the Delmarva Peninsula.
Calvin B. Taylor Bank Contact: Raymond M. Thompson, President and Chief Executive Officer
24 N. Main Street, Berlin, MD 21811 | 410.641.1700 |https://www.taylorbank.com/
About Gillis Gilkerson
Celebrating its 40th year in business, award-winning Gillis Gilkerson has established a reputation as one of the most trusted and stable construction management, general contracting, and real estate development firms on the Delmarva Peninsula.
Gillis Gilkerson Media Contact: Jamie Heater, Director of Marketing jheater@ggibuilds.com
150 W. Market St. STE 200, Salisbury, MD 21801 | 410.430.2861| GGIBuilds.com
Photo courtesy of Tony Weeg Photography
In order of appearance left to right: Dwight Miller, Gillis Gilkerson Executive Consultant, Tyler Barnes, Gillis Gilkerson President, Dean Lewis, Taylor Bank EVP, Chief Financial Officer, John Custis, Taylor Bank Director, Ray Thompson, Taylor Bank President & CEO, Lisa Lewis, Taylor Bank Cape Charles Branch Manager, Shannon Satterwhite, Taylor Bank Loan & Business Development Officer, Adam Charney, Mayor of Cape Charles, Andrea Adams, Taylor Bank SVP, Chief Retail Banking Officer, Adam James, Taylor Bank SVP, Senior Credit Officer, Ray Robinson, Taylor Bank SVP Branch Operations.