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1st Mariner Bank's Ed Kouneski Recognized for Best in Finance: CFO Awards by the Baltimore Business Journal
The CFO of 1st Mariner Mortgage has been recognized as one of eight top financial officers in the Baltimore area
1st Mariner Bank, the largest independently owned bank in Baltimore City, today announced that Ed Kouneski, CFO of 1st Mariner Mortgage, a division of 1st Mariner Bank, has been named a Best in Finance: CFO Award honoree by the Baltimore Business Journal.
The Baltimore Business Journal has chosen the eight top financial officers who have not only demonstrated a commitment to the best financial practices and accounting standards, but have also had a deep impact on their industry, company and community as a whole. This year’s list of honorees includes eight top financial executives who work across a variety of industries, including financial services, healthcare, real estate, cybersecurity and more.
Kouneski has helped 1st Mariner overcome significant business challenges and milestones since he joined the organization in 2013. During the first six months of his tenure, the bank was facing a series of challenges including a cease-and-desist order, critically low capital, regulatory constraints and a bankruptcy filing. Under Kouneski’s leadership, the mortgage division revenue grew materially, greatly contributing to the bank’s turnaround. Outside of his responsibilities with 1st Mariner Mortgage, Kouneski serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Harford County (CFHC), and is also a founding board member of Baltimore Area Special Hockey, an ice hockey program for autistic and mentally challenged children.
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“1st Mariner Bank has relied on Ed’s leadership to overcome substantial barriers and drive the mortgage division forward. His accomplishments both inside the bank and outside in the community demonstrate why he deserves this recognition,” said Rob Kunisch, President and COO of 1st Mariner Bank. “We are proud to have one of the best in the region on our team.”
The recipients will receive their awards on May 6th during a ceremony held at the Inner Harbor Hyatt Regency Hotel. The list of honorees is available online at http://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2016/03/18/here-are-the-2016-b....
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About 1st Mariner Bank
1st Mariner Bank is the largest, independently owned bank in Baltimore City. It operates 15 full service bank branches in Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Harford and Howard counties in Maryland, and the City of Baltimore. 1st Mariner Mortgage, a division of 1st Mariner Bank, operates retail offices in Central Maryland, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and portions of Northern Virginia. 1st Mariner Mortgage also operates direct marketing mortgage operations in Baltimore. For more information, please visit 1st Mariner Bank’s website at www.1stMarinerBank.com.
