David Belman Joins Community Bank of the Chesapeake As Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer

WALDORF, Md., May 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Bank of the Chesapeake is pleased to welcome David Belman to the Commercial Lending team in Fredericksburg, Va. In his role as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, Mr. Belman will be responsible for growing commercial loans and deposit business relationships within the market.

David Belman

"We are delighted to have David join our team," said Greg Cockerham, Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer with Community Bank of the Chesapeake. "David is an experienced lender with a proven track record of success, and I know that he will be an asset to us as we strive to exceed expectations in the Fredericksburg market."

Mr. Belman has worked in the financial service industry for 23 years. Prior to joining Community Bank, he served as Vice President, Business Banking Relationship Manager with StellarOne Bank in Fredericksburg. Mr. Belman attended Germanna Community College and completed the RMA Commercial Lending School program at East Carolina University. He is an accredited Asset Management Specialist through the Institute of Wealth Management and has attended numerous workshops for Commercial Banking through the Virginia Bankers Association.

Mr. Belman frequently gives of his time to support community organizations. He has served on the board of directors for the Rappahannock United Way and the Rappahannock Area YMCA and was Treasurer of the Stafford Ruritan Club.

Headquartered in Waldorf, Maryland, Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a full-service commercial bank, with assets over $1 billion.  Community Bank has served the communities from Southern Maryland to Fredericksburg, Virginia for over 65 years, making it the oldest independent community bank headquartered in this region.  Through its 11 banking centers and three dedicated commercial lending centers, Community Bank of the Chesapeake offers a broad range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses.  Community Bank of the Chesapeake is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Community Financial Corporation (NASDAQ: TCFC). More information about Community Bank of the Chesapeake can be found at www.cbtc.com.

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SOURCE Community Bank of the Chesapeake

For further information: Diane Hicks, Assistant Vice President, Marketing Manager, (240) 427-1047, hicksd@cbtc.com