National Bankshares, Inc. Announces New Director

James G. Rakes, Chairman, President and CEO of National Bankshares, Inc., has announced the election of Jack W. Bowling to the National Bankshares, Inc. Board of Directors.

Mr. Bowling is president of H.T. Bowling, a heavy construction company based in Radford.

"National Bankshares is proud to welcome Jack as a Director," remarked Jim Rakes. "His extensive business experience in our region and his commitment to our community will enhance our ability to serve our customers and shareholders."

Mr. Bowling is a current member of the Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce and Mountain View Church. He is a Virginia Tech graduate and member of the Virginia Tech Alumni Association. Bowling and his wife Maria reside in Dublin.

National Bankshares, Inc. (NBI) is a community bank holding company that is the parent company of National Bank. National Bankshares, Inc. is based in Blacksburg. National Bankshares also owns an insurance and brokerage subsidiary, National Bankshares Financial Services, Inc., which does business as National Bankshares Insurance Services and National Bankshares Investment Services.