BB&T names Hughes to lead Greater Washington Region

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BB&T today announced Jodie Hughes has been named president of its Greater Washington Region, which includes BB&T Community Banking markets in Washington, D.C., South Central Maryland and Northern Virginia. Hughes, who currently serves as director of regional commercial real estate, will assume his new role effective immediately. He will replace Dan Waetjen, who will retire Nov. 1, 2017, after a banking career spanning 44 years.

"Jodie is perfectly suited to fill this crucial position," said David Weaver, president, BB&T Community Banking. "His expertise, proven leadership skills and diverse financial services background will be a tremendous asset to the region. We are extremely fortunate to have Jodie move into this important role."

Hughes, 47, has more than 20 years of banking experience. He joined BB&T in 1996 as a business services officer and has served as senior credit officer in Morgantown, W.Va.; market president in Louisville, Ky.; and president of the West Virginia North Region. After the announcement of the Colonial acquisition in 2009, he was named president of the Montgomery, Ala.-based South Alabama Region. In 2013, he became director of regional commercial real estate.

A native of South Carolina, Hughes received his bachelor's degree in finance from Eastern New Mexico University and is a graduate of the Stonier Graduate School of Banking. He has served as a board member and in leadership positions for many community organizations during his career.

"I am truly excited about the prospect of working with our outstanding team and clients in this region," Hughes said. "This is a very strategic and important market for BB&T, and I am confident we will continue to build upon the growth and momentum the Greater Washington Region has worked so hard to establish through outstanding and consistent client service."

Waetjen, 66, has more than 44 years of financial services experience. He joined BB&T in 2007 as the Greater Washington Region president.

"Dan has been instrumental in the success and momentum in our Greater Washington Region," Weaver said. "He established a distinguished banking career, and we wish him all the best as he begins this next chapter in his life."

Waetjen earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C., and his master's degree in business administration, with a concentration in corporate finance, from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a native Washingtonian and very active in the community serving on a number of various boards.

"BB&T has been in the Greater Washington market for 20 years, and I have been privileged to lead the organization the last 10 years," Waetjen said. "Our brand and reputation are strong, and I'm very proud of the BB&T associates who care deeply about our clients and each other."

About BB&T
BB&T is one of the largest financial services holding companies in the U.S. with $221.2 billion in assets and market capitalization of $36.7 billion as of June 30, 2017. Building on a long tradition of excellence in community banking, BB&T offers a wide range of financial services including retail and commercial banking, investments, insurance, wealth management, asset management, mortgage, corporate banking, capital markets and specialized lending. Based in Winston-Salem, N.C., BB&T operates more than 2,100 financial centers in 15 states and Washington, D.C. A Fortune 500 company, BB&T was recognized as one of Forbes' 2017 Best Banks in America and is consistently recognized for outstanding client service by Greenwich Associates for small business and middle market banking. More information about BB&T and its full line of products and services is available at BBT.com.

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