Chesapeake Bank recently announced a pair of leadership hires—Grant Garber as Assistant Vice President, Director of Fraud Prevention, and Nate Cobb as Assistant Vice President, Director of Operations.

These leadership additions reflect the bank’s continued investment in security, operational excellence, and customer protection, a release stated.

Garber holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of Mary Washington and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering specialist. At Chesapeake Bank, he will lead the newly-established in-house Fraud Prevention department, reinforcing the bank’s approach to safeguarding customers and assets.

Cobb joins Chesapeake Bank as Director of Operations, bringing a strong background in operations management from his tenure at Village Bank and Village Bank Mortgage Corporation, where he held similar leadership roles since 2011. He will oversee the bank’s operational framework and collaborate closely with the Fraud Prevention team to ensure seamless integration and enhanced efficiency across departments.

“We are fortunate to have Grant and Nate with us,” said Becky Foster, Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Chesapeake Bank. “The knowledge and expertise they bring to the table will help us enhance our deposit fraud defenses and operations controls for a more enhanced customer experience.”

These appointments come on the heels of Chesapeake Bank recently being awarded the AARP BankSafe Trained Seal, a recognition that highlights the bank’s commitment to protecting older customers from financial exploitation and fostering a culture of vigilance and care. Chesapeake Bank is one of 193 banks, credit unions and financial advisory firms nationwide to earn the designation.