Background
Bernhardt, John Bowman was born on August 7, 1929 in Norton, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Bowman and Mabel (Dixon) Bernhardt.
Bernhardt, John Bowman was born on August 7, 1929 in Norton, Virginia, United States. Son of Claude Bowman and Mabel (Dixon) Bernhardt.
Bachelor of Arts, University Virginia, 1954; Bachelor of Laws, University Virginia, 1957; postgraduate, Rutgers University, 1967.
Executive vice president, Virginia National Bank, Norfolk, 1969-1979; president, Virginia National Bank, 1980-1983; executive vice president, Virginia National Bankshares, 1972-1979; president, Virginia National Bankshares, 1980-1983; vice Chairman of the Board, Sovran Finance Corporation and Sovran Bank N.A., 1984-1988; president, chief Executive officer, Sovran Services, 1986-1988; managing director, Bernhardt/Gibson Finance, Newport News, Virginia. Board directors Dominion Resources Inc., Resource Bank.
Finance director First Source. Board directors United Way, president, 1976. Board directors Forward Hampton Rds.
Member Virginia Fuel Converson Authority. Member Virginia Bankers Association (president 1979), Virginia Chamber of Commerce Clubs: St. Croix (Virgin Islands) Country, Caram Bola Golf (St. Croix), Cedar Point (Suffolk, Virginia).
Married Ada Nuckels, August 29, 1952. Children: Jared B., J. Carter.
