John Marshall Bank Hires Laila Elhajali as Business Development Officer in Arlington

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--John Marshall Bank recently announced Laila Elhajali as their new Business Development Officer in the Arlington region. Laila joins the John Marshall Bank team as a seasoned professional with nearly 15 years of experience in business development, bank operations and management. She most recently served as a member of the Branch Management team in Alexandria, VA with United Bank, where she was responsible for managing and mitigating operational risks as well as training and developing talent.

Prior to United Bank, Laila had a long career with Cardinal Bank dating back to 2005, and then transitioning to United Bank after Cardinal’s acquisition. During her time with Cardinal Bank, Laila was consistently recognized for her strong performance including 1^st Place Awards in Operation Excellence and a Distinguished Membership in both the Cardinal’s Chairman’s Club and the Cardinal Elite program.

Laila completed her college education in Casablanca, Morocco where she received her Law Degree at the University of Hassan II. Through her international background, Laila contributes to the diverse culture found at John Marshall Bank.

“Joining John Marshall Bank is a significant milestone in my banking career. I am looking forward to partnering with the Bank to advance their business development goals and objectives in the Arlington market,” stated Laila.

“Laila Elhajali is a strong addition to our Business Development team. Her expertise and in-depth knowledge of banking products and services is a powerful combination to help advance our strategic initiatives,” stated Bill Ridenour, John Marshall Bank’s Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer.

Laila is currently a dedicated member of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce. She also volunteers at various schools throughout the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County where she supports programs geared towards improving financial literacy.

About John Marshall Bank:

John Marshall Bank (JMB) is the second largest community bank headquartered in Reston, Virginia with eight full-service branches located in Alexandria, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Reston, Rockville, Tysons, and Washington, D.C. and one loan production office in Arlington, Virginia. The Bank is dedicated to providing exceptional value, personalized service and convenience to local businesses and professionals in the Washington DC Metro area. JMB offers a comprehensive line of sophisticated banking products and services that rival those of the largest banks along with experienced staff to help achieve customers’ financial goals. Dedicated Relationship Managers serve as direct points-of-contact, providing subject matter expertise in a variety of niche industries including Charter and Private Schools, Government Contractors, Health Services, Nonprofits and Associations, Professional Services, Property Management Companies, and Title Companies. Learn more at www.johnmarshallbank.com.