Shore United Bank has stepped up as the first corporate pledge, donating $5,000 towards the purchase of a 2018 Ford Wheelchair Van. The Chesapeake Center is located on Dover Street in Easton, Maryland. They serve over 100 individuals with disabilities in Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Dorchester counties. Of the individuals they serve, 20% of them use a wheelchair, walker or cane and are unable to access public transportation. The Chesapeake Center provides transportation to and from the individual’s home and the Center and transports them to and from their jobs, community events and appointments such as, the doctor, pharmacy and social services. The current vans that the Chesapeake Center is using to transport individuals are unreliable, unsafe and unrepairable. Shore United Bank urges the community to support the Chesapeake Center’s goal of purchasing a new van to transport Center participants. Visit their website at ChesapeakeCenter.org to pledge.

Photo: L-R: John Lutz, Chesapeake Center Participant; Laura Heikes, Community and Government Relations Officer of Shore United Bank; Donna Harrison, President of Chesapeake Center; Andy Smith, Chesapeake Center Board Member; Pat Stein, Chesapeake Center Board Member; Seth Beatty, Chesapeake Center Board Member; Tracy Berrigan, Branch Manager of Shore United Bank; Butch Townsend, Market Executive of Shore United Bank; Mindy Wright, Chesapeake Center Participant; Kelley Moran, Residential Director of Chesapeake Center.

“The Chesapeake Center is actively involved in the communities that it serves and they stand by their mission of expanding opportunities for adults with disabilities. It is our job to come together as a community and help local organizations when they are in need,” says Laura Heikes, Community and Government Relations Officer of Shore United Bank.

ABOUT CHESAPEAKE CENTER

The Chesapeake Center began operations over 50 years ago to provide education and employment to individuals with development disabilities. The Vocational School for the Retarded, Inc. in Easton, MD was founded in 1967 to provide training and employment for the handicapped. In 1969, the name was changed to Chesapeake Rehabilitation Center, Inc. and in 1985 to Chesapeake Center, Inc. Since that time, the Center has expanded its services and now is composed of five organizations.  The Center now serves over 100 individuals with developmental disabilities and head injury from Talbot, Caroline, Queen Anne’s and Dorchester Counties. Much has changed over the years and today our mission is to assist adults with disabilities to reach their potential for independence by pursuing opportunities in housing, employment, natural supports, friendships and community activities.

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Shore United Bank is proud to recognize Maria Reichart for 20 years of service. Maria began her career with the bank in 1999 where she has held several positions in the loan department. Currently, Maria is the Loan Administration Officer and is responsible for overseeing loan operations, consumer documentation and credit administration. Ms. Reichart is a graduate of the Maryland Banking School in 2008 and Shore Leadership in 2017.

“Maria is instrumental to the success of the loan and administrative support departments. She fosters team collaboration and embraces technology to help us reach our goals,” says Charlie Ruch, Chief Credit Officer for Shore United Bank.

Maria resides in Greensboro, Maryland with her husband, Kevin and their three children Larry, Mark and Morgan. She enjoys reading and being on the beach. Ms. Reichart is the treasurer at Bethel Wesleyan Church, an Executive Committee Member for Shore Leadership and is heavily involved with Thirty-One Gifts. Maria also facilitates a financial literacy and life skills course at His Hope Haven Ministries, a homeless shelter in Denton, MD.

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Shore United Bank is honored to recognize Lorrie Twilley for 30 years of dedicated service.  Twilley began her career with the bank in 1989. She has held various leadership positions over the years as Operations Supervisor and Chief Banking Operations Manager.  In her current position as Vice President, Senior Deposit Operations Officer, Twilley is responsible for the overall operations of Shore United Bank Deposit Operations and Electronic Banking departments in Easton, MD.

Lorrie has completed coursework at Chesapeake College, American Bankers Association, Dale Carnegie and participates in MACHA and Federal Reserve Seminars.

“Lorrie’s extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of deposit operations make her an invaluable member of our team and we are pleased to celebrate her tenure with the company,” said Donna Stevens, Chief Operating Officer at Shore United Bank.

Ms. Twilley has been active in the community for many years and enjoys giving back through volunteering.  She proudly participates in many fundraisers for Breast Cancer Awareness and is passionate about rescuing dogs and giving back to the local dog shelters.

Lorrie resides in Centreville, Maryland with her husband, Ralph.

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Employees of Shore Bancshares and Shore United Bank graduate from Maryland Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Champion Program. Pictured left to right: Ralph “Buddy” Emerson, Senior VP of M&T Bank; Danielle Hurd, Enterprise Risk & Special Projects Manager of Shore Bancshares; Philip O’Neil, Financial Reporting Officer of Shore Bancshares; Matthew Marino, Branch Manager of Shore United Bank; Ed Allen, Chief Financial Officer of Shore Bancshares; Kathleen Murphy, President & CEO of Maryland Bankers Association.

Shore Bancshares, Inc. and Shore United Bank are proud to recognize Danielle Hurd, Philip O’Neil and Matthew Marino for graduating from the Maryland Bankers Association Emerging Leaders Champion Program. The Emerging Leaders Champion Program is a one-year program for bankers who were recognized by their institution as being individuals interested in furthering their knowledge of the banking industry and the Association. Through the Champion Program, Danielle, Philip and Matthew enhanced their expertise on what the Association has to offer, became more involved through leadership opportunities and networked with peers and industry leaders.

For more information on Shore Bancshares and its community of companies, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com.

Shore United Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest.  The contest, organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation, is a national competition that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of saving money and inspire their peers to become lifelong savers.

“Lights, Camera, Save! gives Delmarva students an opportunity to harness their creativity, learn about using money wisely and communicate those lessons with their peers,” said Pat Bilbrough, President & CEO of Shore United Bank. “A strong financial education is critical to a successful future and we are thrilled to participate in a contest that reinforces that message.”

To participate, students (ages 13-18) must create a video, 90-seconds or less, on saving and using money wisely and submit a link to the video along with a completed entry form to the bank by Dec. 3.

Shore United Bank will host the first round of judging and select a winner to compete on the national level for a prize up to $5,000, plus a scholarship for a teacher at their school to attend the annual Jump$tart National Educator Conference.

Videos will be judged on their quality, message, content and the criteria set forth by the contest’s official rules.

To learn more about Lights, Camera, Save!, visit www.ShoreUnitedBank.com/Lights-Camera-Save

Avon-Dixon Agency, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is proud to recognize Diana Johnson for being chosen as Person of the Year by the Eastern Shore Association of Health Underwriters (ESAHU). The award is given to the individual who most consistently represents the life and health insurance industry in an outstanding manner. This is the third time Diana has been named Person of the Year throughout her career.

Diana is an Employee Benefits Broker / Consultant and Senior VP of Employee Benefits at Avon-Dixon Agency. She has earned several certifications in the insurance industry including, Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC). She graduated from Shore Leadership in 2006 and served on their Board of Directors from 2007-2013.

“I am honored to be named 2018 Person of the Year by the Eastern Shore Association of Health Underwriters. It is an amazing award and inspires me to continue to serve my communities. I am passionate about Employee Benefits and making sure clients’ needs are met to the best of my ability.” says Diana Johnson.

For more information about Avon-Dixon Agency, visit AvonDixon.com. To contact Diana, call 410.822.0506 or email her at [email protected].

Shore United Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is proud to recognize Stephanie Dulin for her 25 years of dedicated service. Ms. Dulin began her career as a part-time teller in 1993. and has held several positions with the bank, including teller, head teller and assistant branch manager. Currently, Ms. Dulin is the Manager of the Deposit Operations Department.

“Stephanie is an asset to the department, who uses her branch experiences to create efficiencies to better serve our customers and employees,” says Lorrie Twilley, Senior Deposit Operations Officer of Shore United Bank.

Ms. Dulin resides in Cordova, MD with her two daughters, Taylor and Cathryne. She enjoys working in her yard, spending time on the water with her family and shopping for shoes.  Stephanie is an active member at First Baptist Church in Easton and often gives back to the community by providing lunches for the volunteer builders of Habitat for Humanity Choptank.

For more information about Shore United Bank, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com.

Shore United Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is proud to recognize Brenda Wooden for her 30 years of dedicated service. Ms. Wooden began her career in 1988 as a bookkeeper for The Talbot Bank and has held various other positions as a customer service representative, assistant branch manager and branch manager. Currently, Ms. Wooden is an Assistant Vice President, Floating Manager offering assistance to branches who need additional support.

With the goal to continue her education, Brenda is a graduate of Maryland Bankers School in 2005 and Shore Leadership in 2014.

“Brenda is a great role model to our team. Her knowledge of the systems, processes and procedures combined with the passion to serve her coworkers and customers is remarkable. Brenda encourages and inspires the best from everyone.” says Jennifer Joseph, Chief Retail Banking Officer of Shore United Bank.

Ms. Wooden resides in Easton, MD and consistently gives back to her local community. She is a board member of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, a member of Soroptimist International of Talbot County and Talbot Special Riders, Inc. She enjoys reading, volunteering in the community and spending time with her daughter, Brianna and her grandson, Keegan.

For more information about Shore United Bank, visit ShoreUnitedBank.com