The Uwharrie Capital Corp. (the ‘Company') Board of Directors has appointed Heather H. Almond as Chief Financial Officer of the Company and its banking subsidiary, Uwharrie Bank, effective January 1, 2022.  Mrs. Almond, age 33, began her employment with the Company in June of 2010 and most recently served as Chief Accounting Officer for the Registrant. Since beginning her employment with the Company in 2010, Mrs. Almond has held several positions within the Finance Department, including Financial Accountant, Balance Sheet Manager, and Controller.

Her primary focus during this time has been asset liability management, SEC reporting and managing the investment portfolio of the Company. As Chief Accounting Officer, under the supervision of then-Chief Financial Officer R. David Beaver, III, she has recently been focused on operational efficiencies, finance team succession and growth, and system integrations. As Chief Financial Officer, Mrs. Almond will be responsible for the overall management of the finance and accounting functions, internal and external reporting, and for immediate and long-range strategic planning and performance for the organization. R. David Beaver, III, has relinquished his title of Chief Financial Officer and remains the Chief Risk Officer of the Company and the President of Uwharrie Bank.