Background
Jennings, Joseph Ashby was born on August 12, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Ashby and Leone (Bishop) Jennings.
Jennings, Joseph Ashby was born on August 12, 1920 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph Ashby and Leone (Bishop) Jennings.
Bachelor of Science, University Richmond, 1949; Doctor of Science (honorary), University Richmond, 1980; graduate certificate, Stonier Graduate School Banking, Rutgers University, 1952; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Virginia Union U., 1991.
With, United Virginia Bank, Richmond, 1949-1985; vice president, United Virginia Bank, 1956-1966; senior vice president, United Virginia Bank, 1966-1967; executive vice president, United Virginia Bank, 1967-1971; president, United Virginia Bank, 1971; Chairman of the Board, United Virginia Bank, 1972-1985; also director. Vice Chairman of the Board, United Virginia Bankshares, Inc., 1972-1975; president, United Virginia Bankshares, Inc., 1975-1976; chief administrative officer, United Virginia Bankshares, Inc., 1972-1976; Chairman of the Board, chief Executive officer, United Virginia Bankshares, Inc., 1976-1985; Chairman of the Board, United Virginia Bankshares, Inc., 1985-1986.
Trustee emeritus U. Richmond. Served with United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946. Member Finance Analysts Federation (past executive vice president, director), Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Anne Barrow Hatcher, October 29, 1960. Children: Joseph Ashby III, Ashby Anne.