C&F Financial Corporation announced the election of Thomas F. Cherry to the board of directors of the company and C&F Bank. Mr. Cherry's election expands the company Board to nine directors, seven of whom are independent directors. Mr. Cherry has been with the company for 18 years and was recently named President of the company and C&F Bank.

He has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of C&F and C&F Bank since December 2004 and as Secretary of C&F and C&F Bank since 2002.