# David W. Pijor

> David W. Pijor is the founder, lead organizer, chairman and CEO of FVCbank and chairman and CEO of FVCBankcorp. A former Fairfax business attorney and founding chairman of James Monroe Bank, he helped launch FVCbank in November 2007. His public commentary emphasizes personal banking relationships, useful technology and responsibility for customer trust.

- **Role:** Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at FVCbank; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at FVCBankcorp, Inc.
- **Organizations:** FVCbank, FVCBankcorp, Inc., James Monroe Bank (former founding chairman and general counsel), Compass Pro Bono DC (board member)
- **From:** Austin, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics; High Distinction, University of Michigan, Juris Doctor, Georgetown University Law Center
- **Known for:** Helped build James Monroe Bank from its 1998 opening through its $143.8 million sale in 2006., Founded and led FVCbank from its November 2007 launch., Led FVCbank during its 2018 expansion through the Colombo Bank acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2007** — Practiced corporate, tax and business law in Fairfax, Virginia, for more than 29 years.
- **1998** — James Monroe Bank opened in Arlington in June; Pijor was founding chairman.
- **2006** — James Monroe Bank was sold to Mercantile Bankshares for $143.8 million.
- **2007** — As lead organizer, chairman and CEO, helped establish FVCbank, which began operations November 27.
- **2014-2017** — Also served as FVCbank president.
- **2018** — FVCbank completed its Colombo Bank acquisition in October, expanding into Maryland and greater Baltimore.
- **2021** — FVCBankcorp agreed to combine with Blue Ridge Bankshares; Pijor was designated prospective executive chairman.
- **2022** — The Blue Ridge merger agreement was mutually terminated on January 20.
- **2023** — FVCbank deployed Q2, Lightning Lending and Business Insights, described in Pijor’s shareholder letter.
- **2025** — Appointment to the Compass Pro Bono DC board was announced in May.

## Achievements

- Helped build James Monroe Bank from its 1998 opening through its $143.8 million sale in 2006.
- Founded and led FVCbank from its November 2007 launch.
- Led FVCbank during its 2018 expansion through the Colombo Bank acquisition.
- FVCBankcorp reported $22.1 million in 2025 net income, up 46% from 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 22, FVCBankcorp reported third-quarter net income of $6.6 million, up 19% year over year. Pijor emphasized loan diversification and selective growth.
- **2026-03** — Appeared on Beyond the Balance Sheet to discuss stewardship, trust, transparency and long-term institutional responsibility.
- **2026-02** — In a WMAL interview published February 23, discussed interest-rate stability and business planning.
- **2026-01** — FVCBankcorp announced full-year 2025 net income of $22.1 million, up 46% from 2024.
- **2025-05** — His appointment to the Compass Pro Bono DC board was announced May 2.

## Links

- Website: https://www.fvcbank.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpijor/

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Last updated: 2026-10-27