First Bank & Trust Company, a diversified financial services firm announced that Rodney Dellis has been appointed as Vice President of Agricultural and Commercial Lending.  

Dellis has 28 years of banking experience, and was previously employed by Farm Credit of the Virginias.  He is a former graduate of Ferrum College, and later received his master's degree from Liberty University. 

In his new role, Dellis will build agricultural and commercial lending and deposit relationships in communities throughout Bedford, Franklin, Pittsylvania and Halifax Counties in Virginia. 

"Rodney Dellis brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Agricultural Lending Division of First Bank & Trust Company," stated Keith Phillips, Senior Vice President and Division Manager of First Bank & Trust Company's Agricultural Division. "His skills and depth of knowledge will serve as an asset to our growing customer base in Virginia."

Dellis serves on the Leadership Team at Palestine Baptist Church, and as Football Coach at Staunton River High School.  He and his wife, Laura, reside in Huddleston, Virginia with their three children, Katelyn, Noah and Jenna.