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2026 Forty Under 40: J. WILLIAM ‘WILL’ CLEMENTS II
CHAIRMAN | PRESIDENT AND CEO THE BANK OF SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA | CARSON
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
2026 Forty Under 40: J. WILLIAM ‘WILL’ CLEMENTS II
CHAIRMAN | PRESIDENT AND CEO THE BANK OF SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA | CARSON
Virginia Business //April 28, 2026//
Having started part-time at The Bank of Southside Virginia in 2005, Clements rose through the ranks before being named president and CEO in 2020. He has led technology modernization efforts while maintaining the bank’s community focus across its 15 locations in Southside Virginia and serves on multiple regional and statewide boards. He holds a bachelor’s degree in American history from William & Mary and completed the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking Program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.
GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENT: Leading a community bank through transformative technological and operational change while maintaining local decision-making and management. Local ownership matters.
KEY TO MY SUCCESS: Strong teams, making thoughtful decisions and balancing innovation with risk management. An older phrase that stays with our culture is, “Help starts at home.”
