Roy I. Barzel

Roy I. Barzel is an experienced banking professional with a diverse background in credit management and strategic initiatives. Currently serving as Chief Credit Officer at Village Bank since August 2020, Barzel has held significant roles at First Citizens Bank as SVP-Regional Credit Manager for Non-Owner Occupied Commercial Real Estate since September 2016, and as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer at Bank of Virginia since April 2011. Prior experience includes Director of Strategic Initiatives at Village Bank & Trust Financial Corporation from July 2017 to August 2020, and various senior roles at SunTrust Bank, where responsibilities included managing a substantial commercial real estate portfolio and handling distressed assets. Barzel began a career in credit process review at Crestar Bank and holds a BS in Zoology and an MBA in Finance from the University of Florida, along with educational experience at Bishop's University and Trent University.