Chesapeake Financial Shares, holding company for Chesapeake Bank and Chesapeake Wealth Management, has announced the election of Dee Ann Remo to its board of directors. The election took place at the company’s 121st Annual Shareholders Meeting on April 2, which was held virtually.

“The addition of Dee Ann complements our board of directors’ skills and expertise, and she provides valuable perspectives as we continue to serve our customers, clients and the communities we serve; execute our strategy; drive profitability; and enhance value for our shareholders,” said Chesapeake chairman, CEO and president Jeffrey M. Szyperski. “We are excited to have her onboard.”

Remo is CEO and managing director of Heritage Wealth Advisors which she founded in 2005. Previously she had been a tax and wealth management partner at KPMG. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree magna cum laude from West Virginia University. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner and Personal Financial Specialist. Remo is a member and former president of the Richmond Estate Planning Council.

Remo has been a member of the boards of many key organizations including The Community Foundation serving Central Virginia, Richmond Memorial Health Foundation, Richmond Sports Backers, The Visual Arts Center of Richmond, Richmond SPCA, and West Virginia University Foundation.