january212009_8-k.htm


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)
January 21, 2009
 
AMERICAN NATIONAL BANKSHARES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Virginia
0-12820
54-1284688
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
628 Main Street, Danville, VA
24541
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code 434-792-5111
 
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
 
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
 
American National Bankshares Inc. reported the resignation of Neal A. Petrovich - Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Secretary.  Mr. Petrovich resigned to accept a position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer with Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc, the financial holding company for Bank of Hampton Roads, Shore Bank, and Gateway Bank & Trust Co.  Hampton Roads Bankshares, Inc. is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, and, through its bank subsidiaries, operates banking offices in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina.  Mr. Petrovich’s resignation will become effective February 6, 2009.

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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Date: January 21, 2009                                   /s/ Charles H. Majors                              
                                                  President and Chief Executive Officer