Chris Ward Joins TD Bank as Regional President of the Mid-South Metro

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank^®, today announced that Chris Ward has been named Regional President of the Mid-South Metro, which includes Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

In this role, Ward will head TD Bank's Mid-South consumer and commercial services. Ward will be based in Charlotte and will lead more than 4,000 regionally based employees and a network of 135 stores.

“The population expansion in the Mid-South brings with it an opportunity to connect with new prospects and existing TD Bank customers who are familiar with the brand," said Matt Boss, Head of Consumer Banking, TD Bank. “Chris' familiarity with the market is a great asset for TD as we as we look to build upon our recent retail expansion in the Charlotte metro area and expand our market share across the region.”

Ward has more than 30 years' experience in retail banking, commercial lending, consumer and home equity lending, regional banking and credit. Most recently, he served as the Small Business Credit Executive at Bank of America. His extensive banking career also includes roles at Citizens Financial Group, BBVA Group and the former First Union National Bank of Florida.

“Chris has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing local businesses and how to help them fund their ambitions,” said Chris Giamo, Head of Commercial Banking, TD Bank. “This knowledge can further enhance our teams' abilities to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes across the region.”

Ward sits on the Consumer Bankers Association Small Business Committee among other external involvement. He attended the Consumer Bankers Association Graduate School of Retail Bank Management at University of Virginia and has a bachelor's degree from Florida Atlantic University.

About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank^®

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth^®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/TDBank_US/.

TD Bank is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, a top 10 North American bank. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit www.td.com/us.