Crowther already sits on the board of Bay Trust's holding company, Bay Banks of Virginia. She has been president of Rappahannock Community College since 2004 and serves on a number of professional and charitable boards, including Bon Secours Richmond Hospital System, Lilian Lumber Company and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.

"She is well-known in the Northern Neck and as a leader in the higher education system in Virginia. Sissy shares our values and with her leadership abilities in a progressive education environment, she is an excellent fit to assist us in our future strategic efforts as we continue to evolve and grow as a Company," said Bay Trust's president and chief executive, Francis Burke. 

Bay Trust Company provides wealth management services including estate planning, estate settlement and trust administration.