G. Robert Aston Jr.
Executive Chairman
Bob Aston's vision for TowneBank began in 1998, when he drew together the best bankers in the market to start a new community bank. Founded in 1999, TowneBank is now the largest bank chartered in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with over 40 locations in Virginia and North Carolina and assets of over $16 billion. Under Bob’s leadership, TowneBank expanded our service offerings to create the Towne Family of Companies – providing mortgage, insurance, wealth management and real estate solutions.
Named the 2021 Hampton Roads Citizen of the Year and to the Virginia 500 power list, Bob is a board member for Virginia Wesleyan University, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, Reinvent Hampton Roads and the GO Virginia Foundation. In 2019, he received the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ Martin Luther King Jr. Award, which recognizes community service, demonstrating King’s values and positive contributions to others.
Named the 2021 Hampton Roads Citizen of the Year and to the Virginia 500 power list, Bob is a board member for Virginia Wesleyan University, the Virginia Business Higher Education Council, Reinvent Hampton Roads and the GO Virginia Foundation. In 2019, he received the Urban League of Hampton Roads’ Martin Luther King Jr. Award, which recognizes community service, demonstrating King’s values and positive contributions to others.