The Talbot Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is proud to recognize Daphne Wagner for 30 years of dedicated service. Ms. Wagner began her career as a teller at the Tred Avon location in Easton, on May 6, 1986. She transferred to the Dover Street location as a Customer Service Representative in 1994. Daphne was promoted to her current position as Assistant Branch Manager for the Elliott Road branch in 1998.

She is a graduate of the Maryland Banking School which helps to develop leaders that shape the financial services industry. “Her loyalty, knowledge and her commitment to assisting her customers is exceptional.” says Pat Bilbrough, President & CEO, The Talbot Bank. “We greatly appreciate her many years of service.”

Ms. Wagner gives back to the community with her involvement in Hospice events such as Festival of Trees and supports many events for Talbot Humane Society which benefits our four-legged friends.

Ms. Wagner lives in Easton with her husband Joe. She has two children, Carlie Jo who lives in Longview, Texas and is employed at Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals Neuro Science Clinic and Ethan who lives in Easton and works in the family business of Wagner’s Masonry as an apprentice, as well as two fur babies, Brutus and Hank. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening and vacationing at Deep Creek Lake.

The Talbot Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is pleased to announce that Robert LeCompte has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. Mr. LeCompte joined the bank in September of 2014 as a Credit Analyst and was promoted to Senior Credit Analyst in April of 2015.

In his new position, Mr. LeCompte is responsible for analyzing credit risks associated with commercial loans for local businesses. “Creating solutions to meet our customers’ unique financing needs is a team effort,” said Mr. LeCompte,

“and I am proud to be part of an organization that has such a positive impact on the communities in which it serves.”

Mr. LeCompte is a graduate of University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, summa cum laude. He is also a graduate of the Maryland Banking School and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

“Rob brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in financial analysis and we are happy to have him on our team,” said
Kathleen Kurtz, Executive Vice President and Senior Credit Officer.

In addition to his professional career, Mr. LeCompte serves as a Finance Committee member at Oasis Church and as Treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 532.

Rob and his wife Ashley live in Cordova, Maryland with their three children.

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The Talbot Bank, a member of Shore Bancshares community of companies, is pleased to announce that Misty Newnam has been promoted to Vice President, Operations and Security Officer.

Ms. Newman is responsible for managing the operations and security functions of the Bank, implementing strategies to achieve goals developed as part of the Bank’s strategic annual operating plan and ensuring the banks compliance with various operating policies and procedures and various regulatory requirements.

In 1998, Misty began her career at The Talbot Bank as a Teller in Cambridge until transferring to the Tred Avon Branch in 2000. Ms. Newnam earned a Foundations of Banking Diploma from Center for Financial Training in 2003.

In 2005 Ms. Newnam transferred to the Compliance and Operations department. Ms. Newnam became Operations Officer in 2012 and Security Officer in addition to Operations Officer in 2013.

“Misty exemplifies professionalism, dedication and excellence. During her time with The Talbot Bank, she has worked tirelessly for our customers and for the bank. It is a pleasure to announce her promotion to Vice President, Operations and Security Officer” says Pat Bilbrough, President and CEO of The Talbot Bank.

Misty resides in Trappe, MD with her two children. She has been active in her community with The Relay for Life of Talbot County. She enjoys being outdoors, the beach and sports.

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In recognition of National Data Privacy Day on Jan. 28, Shore Bancshares, Inc. along with its subsidiary banks, CNB and The Talbot Bank, is urging customers to take an active role in

protecting their data.

“A top priority for CNB and Talbot Bank is to protect our customers’ money and information,”said Tim Berrigan, Chief Information Officer, Shore Bancshares, Inc. “We use a combination of safeguards to protect our customers’ information, and we encourage our customers to partner with us inTo help ensure the safety of personal information, CNB and Talbot Bank suggests following

To help ensure the safety of personal information, CNB and Talbot Bank suggests following these four tips:

1. Create c0mplic@t3d passwords. Avoid birthdays, pet names and simple passwords like 12345. It is also important to change passwords periodically. If a website where you have an account has reported a breach, you should change your password for every account that shares the compromised password. Because friendly theft – theft by someone the victim knows – is the most common type of identity theft or fraud, don’t share your passwords with family members and be mindful of who has access to your personal information.

2. Keep tabs on your accounts. Check account activity and online statements often, instead of waiting for the monthly statement. You are the first line of defense because you know right away if a transaction is fraudulent. If you notice unusual or unauthorized activity, notify your bank right away. When a customer reports an unauthorized transaction in a timely manner, the bank will cover the loss and take measures to protect the account.

3. Stay alert online. Be sure computers and mobile devices are equipped with up-to-date anti-virus and malware protection. Never give out your personal financial information in response to an unsolicited email, no matter how official it may seem. Your bank will never contact you by email asking for your password, PIN, or account information. Only open links and attachments from trusted sources. When submitting financial information on a website, look for the padlock or key icon at the top or bottom of your browser, and make sure the Internet address begins with “https.” This signals that your information is secure during transmission.

4. Mobilize your defenses. Use the passcode lock on your smartphone and other devices. This will make it more difficult for thieves to access your information if your deviceis lost or stolen. Before you donate, sell or trade your mobile device, be sure to wipe itusing specialized software or using the manufacturer’s recommended technique. Some software allows you to wipe your device remotely if it is lost or stolen. Use caution when downloading apps, as they may contain malware and avoid opening links and attachments – especially from senders you don’t know.

Tips for Victims:

If you are a victim of fraud and suspect your personal information has been compromised, you should take the following steps:

• Call your bank and credit card issuers immediately so they can take necessary steps to protect your account.

• File a police report and call the fraud unit of the three credit-reporting companies.

• Consider placing a victim statement in your credit report and a fraud alert on your account.

• Keep a log of all the contacts you make with authorities regarding the matter. Write down names, titles, and phone numbers in case you need to re-contact them or refer to them in future correspondence.

• Contact the FTC’s ID Theft Consumer Response Center at 1-877-ID THEFT (1-877-438- 4338) or www.ftc.gov/idtheft.

Data Privacy Day commemorates the 1981 signing of the first legally binding international treaty dealing with privacy and data protection. It is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance, a non-profit, public-private partnership focused on cybersecurity education for all online citizens.

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