Hamilton Bank Promotes Debra Scheller to Vice President - Chief Credit Officer

Hamilton Bank, a century-old community bank with four retail branches in Maryland, recently announced the promotion of Debra Scheller to Vice President – Chief Credit Officer in its Credit Administration Department.

Previously, Scheller served as Hamilton Bank’s Vice President – Senior Credit Officer since September 2014. In her new position, Scheller will be responsible for the development, implementation and assessment of Hamilton’s credit risk management program, ensuring operational controls, procedures and resources are in place to effectively manage credit risk throughout the bank.

”Debbie’s exemplary service at Hamilton and other institutions has well prepared her for this leadership role,” said Robert DeAlmeida, Hamilton Bank president. “Her in-depth understanding of credit, wide experience within banking, and past managerial positions are vital to her new role as Chief Credit Officer.”

Scheller has more than 30 years of banking industry experience serving in several managerial positions in various departments, including credit, loan review and marketing. Prior to joining Hamilton, Scheller spent four years at CFG Community Bank where she most recently served as Chief Credit Officer. Scheller graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Maryland with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Please direct all media inquiries for Hamilton Bank to Josie Hankey at 410-420-2001 or by email at josie.hankey@fallstongroup.com.