Chesapeake Bank of Maryland names Jodi L. Beal as executive vice president and CFO

PARKVILLE, Maryland – Chesapeake Bank of Maryland appointed Jodi L. Beal, CPA and veteran financial management executive, as executive vice president and chief financial officer at the community bank.

Beal’s announcement comes on the heels of Chesapeake Bank of Maryland recently naming Joseph M. Solomon as president and managing officer in September.

“The expansion of the Bank’s leadership team demonstrates our focus on continued growth and commitment to serving the growing needs of the region with top-talent in the industry” said Bill Bocek, chairman and CEO of Chesapeake Bank of Maryland.

“Having worked closely with Jodi previously at Fairmount Bank, I am excited to bring her proven skills and experience to Chesapeake Bank,” said Joseph M. Solomon, president and managing officer. “This is an exciting time for the Bank as we continue to grow to serve our community and our customers.”

Beal holds 24 years of banking and accounting experience, most recently as vice president of finance at Atlantic Financial Federal Credit Union in Hunt Valley. Previously, she worked for 10 years at Fairmount Bank in Baltimore as CFO, vice president and treasurer, until the bank was acquired by Hamilton Bancorp. She also worked as CFO/senior vice president at The Bank of Delmarva in Salisbury, and in public accounting with TGM Group. Beal received her accounting degree from Frostburg State University.

“I am thrilled to join the executive team at Chesapeake Bank of Maryland,” Beal said. “The board of directors has assembled a tremendous team dedicated to serving our customers needs, enhancing the Bank’s offerings for continued smart growth and maintaining a strong commitment to our communities.”

About Chesapeake Bank of Maryland

Chesapeake Bank of Maryland is a federally chartered and FDIC-insured bank based in Parkville, Maryland, reporting assets of $175 million. Founded in 1913 and serving the Baltimore Metropolitan area and surrounding counties, Chesapeake continues the tradition of providing a safe and sound place for members of the community to deposit their money, reinvesting those funds in the community in the form of residential home and small business loans. Chesapeake maintains branches in Arbutus, Bel Air, Parkville and Pasadena.

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