Blue Ridge Bank is pleased to announce Tim Hawks has joined the bank as Senior Vice President and Residential Mortgage Manager.

Tim joins Blue Ridge Bank with over 30 years’ experience in community banking, having previously worked at other community banks throughout the region, including Oconee County and Stephens County, GA.

In his new role, Tim will lead the bank’s residential lending efforts, including oversight of in-house residential and construction lending and secondary market mortgage programs.

Blue Ridge Bank President & CEO, C. Kyle Thomas stated, “We are so fortunate to have Tim join our bank. Tim has decades of experience in the home mortgage lending arena, and we know our clients will appreciate the level of service he provides.”

“We are excited to welcome Tim Hawks to our team,” stated Trisha Warwick, Chief Credit Officer at Blue Ridge Bank. “Tim brings decades of experience and a proven track record of customer focused lending. His experience and leadership will strengthen our mortgage platform and make a meaningful impact for our families across our local communities.”

“I am truly blessed to be at Blue Ridge, a true community bank,” Tim stated. “I have enjoyed being able to help people in the Upstate of South Carolina with their mortgage needs over the past 11 years and 19 years prior in Northeast Georgia. Whether purchasing, refinancing or the construction of a new home, I take pride in helping people and building those relationships. I am grateful for the faith that the bank has in me and look forward to helping grow our presence in the local communities for years to come.”