After more than four decades with Chesapeake Bank, Dianne Hall, Executive Vice President, Head of Retail Banking, and Middle Peninsula Regional Executive, has retired.

Hall joined the bank in February 1980 as a teller in the Mathews branch. She then rose through the ranks and held various positions such as branch manager, loan processing manager, commercial and mortgage lender, and head of loan and deposit operations.

A graduate of the Virginia School of Bank Management at the University of Virginia, Hall attended other leadership courses, as well, including the Executive Leadership Program through the Virginia Bankers Association and the Center for Creative Leadership in Greensboro, North Carolina. She also served on the Virginia Bankers Retail Executive Committee and the Banker’s Title Board.

During her time with Chesapeake, Hall put in countless hours of service to the Mathews and Gloucester communities. She was a volunteer with Bright Beginnings through the YMCA, board member and volunteer at the Gloucester Mathews Care Clinic, board member of the Gloucester Chamber, and member of the Mathews and Gloucester Rotary Clubs. She also held positions through the County of Mathews on the Board of Equalization. She was recently awarded the Gloucester County Rotary Paul Harris Fellowship for her community service to Gloucester County throughout the years.

“Dianne has been an integral part of our organization,” said Jeff Szyperski, president and CEO of Chesapeake Bank. “Her leadership and mentorship has influenced a number of employees which, in turn, affects our culture of putting our customers and communities first. This impact will be felt over many years to come.”

Melissa Crawford, current vice president and director of Business Services, takes on Hall’s role of Middle Peninsula Regional Executive. Sam Poole, previous vice president and Richmond Retail Manager, takes on the role of Chief Retail Officer.

Hall plans to enjoy her retirement babysitting her five grandchildren, traveling with her husband, and continuing to serve her Mathews community.