Sovran to unify area operations

C&S/Sovran Corp., parent of Sovran Bank/Maryland, said yesterday that it will unify its community banking operations in Washington, Maryland and Northern Virginia.

The company said J. Harold Chandler will oversee the combined operations and become chief executive of its Washington and Maryland banks.

Ralph Hicks will continue as president of Sovran Bank/Maryland, the company said, and Al D'Alessandro will become acting president of the Washington bank, replacing Robert P. Pincus, who resigned Tuesday.