CAPE CHARLES, VIRGINA –SEPT 17, 2024 – Taylor Bank officials were joined by representatives from construction management firm Gillis Gilkerson, and the Mayor of Cape Charles for a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the commencement of construction of Taylor Bank’s newest branch, located at 645 Mason Avenue in Cape Charles, Virginia. The Cape Charles branch will constitute the bank’s 12th full-service branch location, in addition to its recently established Loan Production Office in Salisbury, MD. Located across from the Cape Charles Harbor and just a few blocks from the Cape Charles beachfront, the new branch will be centrally located in the heart of the Cape Charles Main Street business district, catering to the communities banking needs by offering both in-branch and digital solutions for both personal and business customers.
“We’re proud of our commitment to serve local communities since 1890 and are thrilled to join the Cape Charles community,” said Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Taylor Bank. “We look forward to continued success as we serve and support our valued customers in Cape Charles and the neighboring Northampton County, building strong relationships and supporting the community every step of the way.”
Taylor Bank’s Cape Charles branch will feature teller pods, a tech station, and customer hospitality area, as well as two drive up lanes, including one for a drive-up ATM for heightened customer convenience. Construction of the bank will be overseen by Gillis Gilkerson Executive Consultant Dwight Miller, and Superintendent Robert Meilhammer. The bank is scheduled to be open to the public in 2025, with Shannon Satterwhite serving as the branch’s Lending and Business Development Officer, and Lisa Lewis serving as Branch Manager.
“Gillis Gilkerson had the opportunity to construct Taylor Bank’s branch in Onley, Virginia, as well as, several major renovation projects for its headquarters in Berlin, Maryland and its branch in Chincoteague, Virginia,“ said Gillis Gilkerson President Tyler Barnes. “We are thrilled to be a relied-upon construction partner as Taylor Bank continues to expand across the Delmarva peninsula. Gillis Gilkerson recognizes the impact this project will have on the local community, and the contribution it will make to the advancement and prosperity of our region as a whole.”
The article about the new Taylor Bank says that it will be located few blocks from the beachfront. I really don’t think six blocks is close to the beachfront, Also, the article states that the bank is in the heart of the business district which it is actually at the very end of the district.
Editor’s note: It’s a freakin’ press release, so who cares.