United States
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 17, 2008
UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Virginia | 0-20293 | 54-1598552 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
211 North Main Street
P.O. Box 446
Bowling Green, Virginia 22427
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (804) 633-5031
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers
On April 17, 2008, Union Bankshares Corporation announced that Rex A. Hockemeyer has been hired as the executive vice president and director of information technology and operations. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
On April 23, 2008, Union Bankshares Corporation announced that Elizabeth Bentley will be transitioning into a new role as the executive vice president responsible for retail banking. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated April 17, 2008
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release dated April 23, 2008
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| UNION BANKSHARES CORPORATION | ||||
| Date: April 23, 2008 |
By: | /s/ D. Anthony Peay | ||
| D. Anthony Peay | ||||
| Executive Vice President and | ||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||
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