Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. announced that William R. DeBerry will retire as Chairman and CEO of the company, effective June 30, 2017. The board of directors intends to name DeVan D. Ard, Jr., President of Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. and President and Chief Executive Officer of Reliant Bank, to succeed Mr. DeBerry on his retirement. Mr. DeBerry will continue as a Board member of Commerce Union Bancshares following his retirement as Chairman and CEO. DeVan D. Ard, Jr., age (62), has served as President of Commerce Union Bancshares and President and CEO of Reliant Bank since 2015.