Laura Heikes

Shore United Bank is honored to recognize Laura Heikes for 35 years of service to the Company. Laura started her career with the Bank in April of 1986 as an assistant comptroller at our Dover Street, Easton, MD branch. Over her 35 years, she has held many positions with the Bank such as, manager of loan services, officer of compliance and security, branch administration, operations and conversion coordinator.  Mrs. Heikes currently serves as a Senior Vice President of Shore United Bank, and our Government and Community Relations Officer and will be retiring from the Company on April 28, 2021.

Laura lives her commitment to the community by currently serving with the following organizations: Chairperson and Founding Member for the Talbot County Public Schools Education Foundation, Talbot County Fair Board,  Member of Talbot County Soroptimist Club,  Talbot County Chamber Ambassador, Vice Chair of the Talbot County Extension Board, Member of the Talbot County Hunger Coalition,  Member of the Talbot County Chamber Partners in Education Committee, Founding Board member of Junior Achievement in Talbot County.  She also volunteers for the following organizations: Talbot Goes Purple, Talbot County and Queen Ann County Fairs, Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Character Counts, 4-H, FFA, Talbot County Farm Bureau, His Hope Haven, Neighborhood Service Center and many more.

In addition to her work as a community partner, Laura is a 2015 graduate of Shore Leadership and was honored with the Maryland You Are Beautiful Award in 2015 and 2014 Business Woman of the Year by the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce.

“Being a community banker is by no means a nine to five job.  To be a true community banker you need to be active in the community and connect with your customers to help improve the communities we live in,” says Laura Heikes, Senior Vice President of Shore United Bank, and our Government and Community Relations Officer.

“We wish Laura well as she enters this new chapter in her life.  Laura has been dedicated to supporting the needs of her customers and our communities for over 35 years and she will be greatly missed. However, knowing her fondness and dedication to this community I have no doubt that she will continue to be a positive force in many local activities,” says Lloyd L. “Scott” Beatty, Jr.  President and CEO at Shore United Bank.

Laura resides in St. Michaels, MD with her husband, Ed. She has two children, Kate and Jed and two grandchildren Peyton Skye and Bailey Claire. When not volunteering in the community, Laura loves spending time entertaining family and friends and enjoys being a “Mimi” to many, especially her two grandchildren.

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

David Morse

Shore United Bank (the “Bank”) is honored to congratulate David Morse on thirty years of dedicated service. David began his career with the Bank in March of 1991 as Assistant Vice President at our Dover Street, Easton, MD branch. Currently, Mr. Morse is an Executive Vice President and Legal Counsel for the Bank and Secretary and General Counsel of Shore Bancshares, Inc.  David provides legal counsel and advice about regulations, contracts and a wide range of legal matters that support the goals of the Bank.

“David’s expertise and experience have been of tremendous value to the Bank, and we are thankful to have him as a part of our executive team”, says Lloyd L. “Scott” Beatty, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Shore United Bank and Shore Bancshares, Inc.

Mr. Morse obtained his J.D. from the University of Baltimore and a BA from High Point College.  David resides in Easton, MD with his wife, Judy. They have a daughter, Tara. He enjoys fitness and travel.

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Kimberly Kastel, Shore United Bank Branch Manager

Shore United Bank is proud to announce that Kim Kastel has joined the Company as a Vice President Branch Manager at our Elliott Road Office in Easton, Maryland. She joins Shore United Bank with thirty-one (31) years of banking and business development experience, twenty-five (25) of those years in branch management and six (6) years in wealth management.

“We are thrilled to have Kim join our team. She is a strong leader and customer focused.  She is deeply involved in the community, enjoys collaborating with her team, and helping customers,” says Jennifer Joseph, Chief Retail Banking Officer for Shore United Bank.

“I look forward to working with my new team and building strong relationships with customers and businesses in the community,” says Ms. Kastel.

Kim is a past board member of the Talbot County Chamber and volunteers with Character Counts and Junior Achievement to teach elementary and high school students the importance of financial literacy.  She also volunteers her time with a local daycare center to help children read and work on their social skills. She resides in St. Michaels, Maryland with her fiancé Mike, and three sons Carter, Connor and Kyle and a yellow lab named Eva.  Kim enjoys cooking, traveling, going to the beach, hiking, gardening and anything outdoors.

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

Brian Saucedo

Shore United Bank is proud to announce that Brian Saucedo has joined the Company as a Digital Marketing Manager. Brian joins Shore United Bank with six (6) years of digital media, publishing, web and graphic design experience. Brian will oversee social media, website and email marketing for the bank and its investment division.

Mr. Saucedo has a bachelor’s degree in marketing and is also a graduate of Chesapeake College where he earned an associate degree in liberal arts with a PC technician certificate.

“We are excited about having Brian join our marketing team. His creative insight and digital media experience will be a great asset to our organization,” says Debra Rich, Chief Marketing & Project Officer for Shore United Bank.

“I look forward to utilizing my creative talents to help grow the company’s presence in the community through social and digital platforms,” says Mr. Saucedo.

Brian gives back to his community through church missionary trips, beach and community clean ups and is a youth leader at his church.  He resides in Easton, Maryland and soccer, snowboarding and playing musical instruments.

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

Kate Walters

Shore United Bank is proud to congratulate Kate Walters on twenty-five (25) years of service. Ms. Walters began her career with the Bank in December of 1995 in loan operations located in Centreville, Maryland.   Over her career she has held various positions, working in the mortgage division and multiple leadership positions.  Kate’s current position is Asst. Vice President Loan Servicing Manager, where she is responsible for ensuring loan records are maintained with accuracy and prepares management and regulatory reporting.

Ms. Walters attended Chesapeake College where she earned an associate degree in Business Administration.

“Kate has years of loan experience, regulatory and reporting knowledge that makes her a vital team member. Her familiarity of the communities we serve and those who reside in our area are an asset.” says Jamie Dulin, Senior Loan Operations Officer.

Ms. Walters has served on the boards for Caroline and Dorchester Co. Fair and Caroline Lacrosse Association.  She also participates in various community initiatives around the holidays serving children in need.  Kate resides in Ridgely, MD with her husband Mike and her two children, Kelsey and Hunter. She enjoys watching football and lacrosse, camping, shopping and relaxing at the beach with her family.

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

Debbie Davis

Shore United Bank is proud to congratulate Debbie Davis on forty (40) years of service. Ms. Davis began her career with the Bank in December of 1980 in the operations bookkeeping/proof department in Easton, Maryland.   She later held various positions including Supervisor, Operations Bookkeeping, Manager of the Electronic Banking Department and as an Internal Auditor.  Debbie’s current position is Senior Loan Origination Specialist where she is responsible for loan review, loan qualifications and provides support functions related to loan account maintenance, research and assisting customers with questions about their loans.

Throughout Debbie’s tenure with the bank, she completed several banking courses with Markland Bankers Association, Dale Carnegie courses and numerous banking seminars related to her position.

“Debbie has years of banking experience and problem solving with a true understanding of the importance of accuracy and how it impacts the bank.  She has a positive attitude and enjoys helping others understand all sides of an issue making her an asset to our team,” says Jamie Dulin, Senior Loan Operations Officer.

Ms. Davis resides in East New Market, MD with her husband PJ and has a stepson, Troy and a granddaughter Addie. She enjoys traveling gardening and spending time with her family.

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

Shore United is honored to help kick off the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign to the Eastern Shore. According to Lt. Wendy Parsons of the Cambridge branch, the call for help has tripled this year.  With fewer kettles out in front of stores due to the pandemic, the Salvation Army is hoping for corporate donations like the one from Shore United.

Shore United Bank donates to Salvation Army

“During this season of joy, we understand the increased demands with more people who become unemployed and have limited resources, the demand for food assistance will reach critical levels. As a local community bank, we understand the importance of responding to the needs of our community during this difficult time,” says Chris Honeman, Relationship Manager at Shore United Bank. “Helping the people in the communities we serve is our highest priority.”

To assist with the food supplies to local communities, Shore United Bank has generously donated $2,000 to help purchase and distribute food to those in need.

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

Anna Clough

Shore United Bank is proud to congratulate Anna Clough on twenty (20) years of service. Anna began her career with the Bank in December of 2000. Ms. Clough started at the Bank in the bookkeeping department.   She later held a position with the finance department during her years at the Bank. Anna’s current position is Electronic Banking Specialist where she is responsible for assisting customers with online banking, wires, ACH and POS transactions and any other digital service-related questions.

“Anna likes to help customers with their banking needs, her knowledge of the digital banking products and services makes her a valuable team member.  She is committed to helping each customer no matter how big or small their request may be,” says Lorrie Twilley, Senior Deposit Operations Officer.

Ms. Clough resides in Easton, MD with her husband Roscoe and has two children, Michael and Amanda. She enjoys reading and spending time with her family. Anna is actively involved in the community with the Girl Scouts of America as a Service Unit Manager and Troop Leader.

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

Vicki Wood Dean, Shore United Bank Relationship Manager

Shore United Bank is proud to announce that Vicki Dean has rejoined the Company as a Relationship Manager. Vicki will be working from our Commerce Street Office in Centreville, Maryland. Vicki joins Shore United Bank with over fifteen (15) years of banking experience and three (3) years of property and casualty insurance experience.

“We welcome Vicki back to the Shore United Bank family.  She is an experienced banker with strong personal and business relationships in the community who enjoys helping new clients and community members grow their businesses,” says Heather Bacher, Market Executive for Shore United Bank.

“I am very excited about this new opportunity. I have lived and worked in this community my whole life, I know where and how this community has grown and struggled.  Having this knowledge allows me a unique insight and understanding as I work with my clients,” says Ms. Dean.

Vicki is currently the President of the United Way of Queen Anne’s County and volunteers in many fundraising events with local nonprofits.  She resides in Talbot County, Maryland with her husband, Brad, and their two sons, Victor and Barley. Whether she is watching her boys climb into a combine with their grandfather, or cheering them on in sports, Vicki enjoys watching them grow up on The Eastern Shore.

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