In Brief: Virginia Banker Succeeds Father as CEO

Virginia First Financial Corp. appointed Charles A. Patton chief executive, succeeding his father, William A. Patton, who retired June 28.

Charles Patton, who joined the company in 1979, will retain the posts of president and chief operating officer, which he has held since 1987.

William Patton, who remains as chairman, has held the top post since 1956 when the company was a $7 million asset, single-office mutual thrift.

Virginia First Financial now has more than $700 million and 30 bank branches or mortgage production offices in Virginia and Maryland.

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