Carolina State Bank, a division of Blue Ridge Bank, appointed Alex Jung its North Carolina market president. Jung has more than 25 years of consumer, commercial and mortgage banking experience.

“I am extremely excited and proud to be joining the very progressive and dynamic Carolina State Bank team to help expand our North Carolina franchise,” Jung said. “More than ever, there is an absolute need for community banking, and Carolina State Bank’s value driven culture and client-centric focus, backed by our full suite of financial solutions, resonates extremely well in the marketplace.”

“Alex is an incredible addition to our team,” Brian K. Plum, president and CEO of Blue Ridge Bankshares, said. “Alex brings so much above and beyond his deep and extensive commercial banking skill set that covers everything from business development to credit leadership. He has deep knowledge of the noninterest income businesses that complement our core commercial banking model. Most importantly, Alex is the right type of leader in our organization. He is selfless with a consummate focus on serving those around him, clients and colleagues alike. We are excited about what Alex brings to our team and its clients.”