UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
August 9, 2018
MVB Financial Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
West Virginia
000-50567
20-0034461
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
301 Virginia Avenue, Fairmont, WV
26554-2777
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(304) 363-4800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02    Departure of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

The Board of Directors of MVB Financial Corp. (the “Company”), is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected death of its Chairman, Stephen R. Brooks, on August 9, 2018. The Board wishes to acknowledge Mr. Brooks’ deep commitment, long service, and extensive contribution to the Company for almost 20 years.

Vice Chairman David B. Alvarez will assume the position of Interim Chairman of the Company’s Board until a permanent appointment has been made by the Company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.

SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

 
MVB Financial Corp.
 
By
/s/ Larry F. Mazza
 
 
Larry F. Mazza
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date:  August 10, 2018