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Primis Financial director Allen Jones resigns, board falls to ten

MCLEAN, Aug 28. The board of Primis Financial Corp. will fall from eleven to ten directors on August 31. Dr. Allen R. Jones, Jr. notified the company on August 28, 2026, of his intention to resign as a director effective that date, according to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Rafael Okonkwo2 min readFRST
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Key takeaways

  • Primis Financial Corp. director Dr. Allen R. Jones, Jr. notified the company on August 28, 2026, of his resignation from the board, effective that date.
  • The board will shrink from eleven to ten directors on August 31, 2026.
  • Jones also served on the Enterprise Risk Committee and will vacate that seat upon leaving the board.
  • Primis Financial said the resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company or its board over its operations, policies, or practices.
  • The resignation was disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC and signed by CFO Matthew A. Switzer on August 31, 2026.

MCLEAN, Aug 28. The board of Primis Financial Corp. will fall from eleven to ten directors on August 31. Dr. Allen R. Jones, Jr. notified the company on August 28, 2026, of his intention to resign as a director effective that date, according to a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Jones served on the Enterprise Risk Committee. He will vacate that seat as well upon his exit from the board, the filing shows. Primis Financial said the resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company or its board on any matter relating to the operations, policies, or practices of the company.

The Virginia-chartered bank holding company trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker FRST and is headquartered in McLean. Chief Financial Officer Matthew A. Switzer signed the filing on August 31, 2026.

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Frequently asked

Who resigned from the Primis Financial board?

Dr. Allen R. Jones, Jr., a director who also served on the Enterprise Risk Committee, resigned effective August 28, 2026.

Why did Allen Jones resign?

Primis Financial stated the resignation was not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company or its board on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices; no other reason was given.

How many directors will remain on the board?

The board will fall from eleven to ten directors on August 31, 2026.

What company is this and where is it based?

Primis Financial Corp. is a Virginia-chartered bank holding company headquartered in McLean that trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker FRST.

How was the resignation disclosed?

It was disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, signed by Chief Financial Officer Matthew A. Switzer on August 31, 2026.