Blue Ridge Bankshares Announces Executive Transition

G. William Beale retires as CEO, Harry Golliday named interim replacement

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:40am

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Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc., the holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, announced the retirement of G. William Beale as President and CEO, effective March 6, 2026. The Board of Directors has appointed Harry Golliday, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.

Why it matters

The executive transition comes as Blue Ridge Bank has successfully exited an OCC Consent Order and returned to profitability under Beale's leadership. Golliday's appointment as interim CEO signals the bank's focus on continued growth, capital management, and strategic opportunities following the termination of the consent order.

The details

G. William Beale joined Blue Ridge Bank as CEO in May 2023 and was appointed President and CEO of the holding company in July 2023. During his tenure, the bank exited an OCC Consent Order related to prior business activities and returned to profitability as a community-focused institution. Beale, who turned 76 in December, said it was time for him to return to retired life. The Board of Directors has appointed Harry Golliday, who has over four decades of experience in the financial services industry, as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.

  • G. William Beale joined Blue Ridge Bank as CEO on May 7, 2023.
  • Beale was appointed President and CEO of the Company effective July 12, 2023.
  • Beale retired from the Company and the Bank, effective March 6, 2026.
  • The Bank's OCC Consent Order was terminated in November 2025.

The players

G. William Beale

Retired as President and CEO of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

Vance H. Spilman

Chairman of the Board of Directors of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

Harry Golliday

Appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President of Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc. and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

Blue Ridge Bankshares, Inc.

The holding company of Blue Ridge Bank, National Association.

Blue Ridge Bank, National Association

A community bank focused on the communities it serves.

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What they’re saying

“I was hired out of retirement to do a job, and that job is now done. I'm proud of all we have accomplished during my time at the Bank, but I turned 76 last December, and it is time for me to return to retired life.”

— G. William Beale

“the Board of Directors wants to thank Mr. Beale for the exemplary job he has done on behalf of employees, shareholders and customers, most notably overseeing the Bank's exit from the OCC Consent Order and our return to profitability.”

— Vance H. Spilman, Chairman of the Board

“Since I joined Blue Ridge Bank in 2024, the Bank has undergone a significant change that has materially strengthened our financial condition, asset quality and business mix. I look forward to working with the Company's Board of Directors and executive team to achieve our strategic and financial goals, as the bank of choice in the communities we serve.”

— Harry Golliday

What’s next

The Board of Directors will work with Harry Golliday to pursue the growth, capital management and strategic opportunities available to the Bank following the termination of its Consent Order in November 2025.

The takeaway

Blue Ridge Bank's successful exit from the OCC Consent Order and return to profitability under the leadership of outgoing CEO G. William Beale has positioned the bank for continued growth and strategic opportunities under the interim leadership of Harry Golliday.