Robert R Chapman has bought BOTJ on 2 days since May 2025

Robert R. Chapman III is a seasoned banking executive serving as President of Bank of the James Financial Group, Inc. (BOTJ) and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of the James.( At age 62, he co-organized the bank in 1999, became CEO of the Bank in January 2003, and President of the holding company in January 2004; he previously served as President of the Bank until October 2021.( His career highlights include prior roles at Crestar Bank as VP & Branch Manager and Commercial Account Manager for about 15 years, and current board positions at Pettyjohn, Wood & White, Inc., Centra Foundation, VMI Keydet Club, and Westminster-Canterbury Foundation.( Chapman holds a B.A. in Economics from the Virginia Military Institute, graduated from the Stonier Graduate School of Banking, and served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.(

Recently, as a corporate insider and director, Chapman purchased 1,200 shares of BOTJ common stock at $20.89 per share on February 20, 2026, increasing his direct holdings to 124,118 shares.( Under his leadership, the bank has expanded from its 1999 founding with 12 employees to over 20 locations and 160 employees across Virginia.( His 2024 total compensation was $741,753, including base salary, bonus, and other compensation.(

Written by Perplexity from public sources.