Thomas R. Cobb has joined Bank of the James as a vice president and regional manager for Appomattox.

Cobb brings over 20 years of banking experience to the company, according to a press release. He was previously employed with The Farmers Bank of Appomattox where he served as vice president and indirect dealer financing officer.

Cobb is a graduate of Ferrum College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree. He is also a graduate of the School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia.

Cobb is a native of Appomattox, but worked in Farmville from 1990 to 1995 as a recreation coordinator for Prince Edward County.

J. Patrick Richardson, senior vice president and commercial banker, commented, “We are pleased to welcome Tom to Bank of the James. As a native of Appomattox, Tom’s banking experience will help continue to build loyalty and deliver banking solutions within the Appomattox community as well as deliver the Bank of The James brand throughout Appomattox.”