Maryland Bankers Association

The Maryland Bankers Association is proud to honor several of our esteemed members who have been named to the 2024 The Daily Record's Powerlist for Banking and Finance. This recognition is a testament to their exceptional leadership, dedication, and contributions to our industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to: Janet Currie, (Bank of America) our current Chair, for her outstanding leadership and vision. Daniel Schrider (Sandy Spring Bank) and Carissa Rodeheaver (First United Bank & Trust ), past Chairs, for their continued impact and legacy. Evelyn K. Lee (Truist) and John A. Allen (Wells Fargo Bank), current Board members, for their unwavering commitment and service. Susan Riel (EagleBank) and James Burke (Shore United Bank), avid supporters of the MBA and leaders of two of Maryland’s largest state-chartered banks. We share in this moment of recognition by congratulating our members: Hugh Allen Regional President, Mid-South Metro, TD Bank Augie Chiasera Senior Vice President and President, M&T Bank Greater Baltimore and Chesapeake Regions Laura Gamble Regional President, Greater Maryland, PNC Bank Brian Gottschalk Executive Vice Presdent, Chief Lending Officer, Hebron Savings Bank Erik Howard President & COO, President, Capital Funding Bancorp, Inc., CFG Bank John Lewis President and CEO, The Harbor Bank of Maryland Thomas Regnante Managing Director, Market Executive for Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries,JPMorganChase We are also thrilled to recognize our president and chief executive officer, Ramon O. Looby, for his fourth consecutive year on the Powerlist, highlighting his sharp drive and relentless pursuit of excellence. Your collective achievements inspire us all and reflect the formidable strength and vitality of the Maryland banking community. We are proud to stand beside you as you continue to drive innovation and excellence in our industry. We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deepest gratitude to all the honorees!

Build a diversity, equity and inclusion playbook with practical and tangible strategies you need to make a difference at your bank. Join me at the virtual American Bankers Association, Maryland Bankers Association and Virginia Bankers Association #BankerDEISummit, taking place on 9/12. Find out more and register here: https://aba.social/3PunFFo Chandler Owdom Kristen Reid, CMP Ann DeVilbiss Liz F.

Exciting News: The Maryland Bankers Association’s Immediate Past Chair, Ronda McDowell, EVP and COO of Sandy Spring Bank has been honored by Nasdaq at their Times Square Market Site earlier this afternoon for her exceptional contributions to our industry. This prestigious recognition underscores her unwavering dedication, visionary leadership, and profound impact on the banking community. Her commitment to excellence continues to inspire us all. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🎉

Yesterday, Queenstown Bank marked a significant milestone as they celebrated their 125th anniversary. It was a wonderful event, and I am grateful to have attended and connected with many individuals, including Maryland Bankers Association past chair, Kevin B. Cashen. Congratulations to Queenstown Bank on 125 years of dedicated service to Marylanders and the communities where they work, live, and pray. 🎉 #QueenstownBank #Anniversary #Marylanders

Exciting news from the Maryland Bankers Association! Janet Currie, Bank of America Greater Maryland President, has been appointed Chair for the 2024-25 term. With over 25 years in banking, Janet is a visionary leader dedicated to driving growth and fostering community development. Janet has championed initiatives for financial literacy, diversity, and economic mobility, positively impacting countless lives in Maryland. Under her leadership, Bank of America has excelled in diversity and inclusion. Janet succeeds Ronda McDowell from Sandy Spring Bank. MBA President & CEO, Ramon O. Looby, praises Janet's leadership and passion for community and thanks Ronda for her exceptional service during her 2023-24 term.

As our 129th Annual Convention draws closer to its close, there is a lot to celebrate especially the accomplishments of our extraordinary banking leaders. Congratulations to Janet Currie, President of Maryland for Bank of America on her election as the Maryland Bankers Association’s 129th Chair of the Association. Congratulations to Ronda McDowell, EVP and Chief Operating Officer for Sandy Spring Bank on her remarkable success during the past year serving as the 128th Chair of the Association. The dedication and commitment of these banking leaders and that of our board of directors, committees, and councils ensure that Maryland’s banks and bankers will continue to be well served by the Maryland Bankers Association.

It was an honor to moderate the opening session of the joint convention of the Maryland and Virginia Bankers Associations. Grateful to American Bankers Association Chair Julieann Thurlow and ICBA Federal Delegate for Maryland and MBA Board Director, Reid Tingle, for sharing their insights with hundreds of our friends and banking professionals. #Banking #Leadership #Networking

It’s finally here! I’m excited to be in Florida for the joint convention of the Maryland Bankers Association and Virginia Bankers Associations. Ronda McDowell | MBA Chair Litz Van Dyke | VBA Chair

MBA Women & Allies 2024 - MBA President & CEO, Ramon O. Looby, moderates a panel discussion regarding Advancing Leadership with Stacey Rineer, 2024 Chair of MBA’s CPWBF Advisory Board and CFO at Rosedale Federal Savings & Loan Association, Christy Lombardi, MBA Board Member and EVP and Chief HR Officer with Shore United Bank, and Lisa Monthley, SVP and Regional Sales Manager with ACNB Bank.

MBA Women & Allies 2024 - MaryBeth Hyland of SparkVision presenting a fireside chat with Lisa Brodie Cole of Sandy Spring Bank giving attendees “Permission to be Human”.