R. Frederick Baensch

American Bankers Association, Inc. represents, assists and provides support services to banks of different sizes and charters. Its membership includes community, regional, and money center banks and holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust companies, and savings banks. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Virginia Bankers Association is an organization which helps provide solutions to aid in resolving differences, unifying efforts, and accomplishing objectives. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA.

Part of Chesapeake Financial Shares, Inc. (Maryland), Chesapeake Bank is a community bank headquartered in Kilmarnock, VA. Jeffrey M. Szyperski has been the CEO of the company since 1990. Chesapeake Bank primarily serves as a lender to small businesses and operates 15 community banks in the Northern Neck, Middle Peninsula, Williamsburg, and other regions. The bank has been recognized as one of the top 200 community banks and a best bank to work for by American Banker in 2019. Chesapeake Bank employs 235 associates and encourages each one to live according to the bank’s “it’s all about community” approach. The company also offers credit processing and ABL financing.

Chesapeake Wealth Management LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Lutherville, MD.

Part of American Bankers Association, Inc., The Corporation for American Banking LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services. The company is based in Washington.