National Capital Bank announced the appointment of John D. Brand as its senior vice president and chief lending officer. In his new role, Brand will work closely with Robert F. Comstock, the bank's chairman and CEO, and with the bank's senior management team, as NCB implements a business growth strategy. After starting at a community bank in Phoenix, Arizona, he held senior leadership positions with Citibank, Chevy Chase Bank and most recently Burke & Herbert Bank in Alexandria.

The bank has also announced the promotions of R. Andrew Didden to senior vice president and chief investment officer, Sheryl C. Smith to senior vice president and chief compliance officer, and Bob D. Hall, II to senior vice president and chief human resources officer.