Bank of Botetourt names Doughty to Board of Directors

Bank of Botetourt Appoints Doughty to the Board of Directors
Bank of Botetourt is pleased to announce the appointment of Beth Doughty to the Board of Directors.
Doughty is retiring after 22 years as the executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. As
executive director, she managed a $2.4 million-dollar economic development program for an eightlocality, urban-suburban-rural region.
The Partnership has worked with its partners to create more than 19,000 primary jobs and $19 billion
in investment by attracting companies such as Orvis, Altec, McAirlaids, Bimbo Bakeries, Cardinal Glass,
Dynax, Balchem, Eldor, Mack Trucks, Constellation Brands, and others to the region.
Beth led the evolution of the Partnership in creating a holistic approach for regional economic
development. Under her leadership, the Partnership created Roanoke Outside to redirect the region’s
livability narrative and create large events such as the Blue Ridge Marathon and GoFest, to build an
economic sector in outdoor recreation, outdoor business, and adventure tourism.
Beth also oversaw the launch of Get2KnowNoke, a Partnership initiative that is building a talent
pipeline from the greater region’s 25 colleges and universities. It also implements programs designed
to attract and retain young professionals.
Throughout her career, Beth has served in roles that have been vital to the success and growth of our
region. Between two stints as executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership, she was president
of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is a past president of the Virginia Economic
Developers Association (VEDA) and received its prestigious Cardinal Award, which recognizes leadership
in the field of economic development, outstanding professional accomplishments, and exceptional
service to the organization. She was recognized three times as one of the top 50 economic developers in
North America by Consultant Connect.
Bank of Botetourt Chairman of the Board, H. Watts Steger, III said, “We are excited to welcome Beth
to our Board of Directors. As a community bank, our footprint is expansive. We serve more than four
counties and four cities covering over 2,500 square miles. Her expertise and knowledge will serve the
Bank and our communities well in the future as we continue to grow.”
Bank of Botetourt was chartered in 1899 and operates twelve retail offices in Botetourt, Rockbridge,
Roanoke, and Franklin counties and the City of Salem, all in Virginia. Bank of Botetourt also operates
a mortgage division, Virginia Mountain Mortgage and a financial services division, Botetourt Wealth
Management.

–Mary Ann Miller VP of Business Banking and Community Relations