Robert DeAlmeida, president and CEO of Hamilton Bank, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.  The mission of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce is to advance its members and the State of Maryland as a national and global competitive leader in economic growth and private sector job creation.

Under DeAlmeida’s tenure at Hamilton Bank, the bank has experienced significant growth, completing the acquisition of two community banks in the past year alone. "With his experience and network, Bob is a great resource to facilitate connections and help ensure the continued growth of our member businesses. We also know he will be will be a strong voice for our members and a tireless advocate for the entire Maryland business community,” says Kathy Snyder, interim president/CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

DeAlmeida is already an active volunteer on boards including the Maryland Bankers Association and Healthy Neighborhoods. He also serves on the advisory councils of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond's Community Depository Institutions and the University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, providing a business perspective for the strategic direction of the school.  Additionally, DeAlmeida serves on the Neighborhood Housing Services of Baltimore loan committee as well as the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland finance and investment committee.

"It's a privilege and a pleasure to be appointed to the board of directors for the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, and I hope to be able to help this organization continue to lead statewide business advocacy and make a difference in our members' economic growth and lives," said DeAlmeida.

Please direct all media inquiries for Hamilton Bank to Kathy Walsh at 410-420-2001 or by email at kathy.walsh@fallstongroup.com.

About Hamilton Bank

Founded in 1915, Hamilton Bank is a community bank with approximately $368 million in assets and operates five branch locations across Greater Baltimore, serving the communities of Cockeysville, Pasadena, Towson, Rosedale and Baltimore in Maryland. Hamilton Bank is a community bank dedicated to building lasting relationships with small and middle market businesses in southern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and northern Virginia, through mortgages, consumer loans and commercial products. Together. Let’s Grow. www.hamilton-bank.com.

Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender

About Maryland Chamber of Commerce
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is a statewide coalition of more than 700 organizations who employ more than 400,000 people throughout the State. Its mission is to help its member and the State of Maryland become national and global leaders in private sector job creation and business investment through innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. For more information, visit www.mdchamber.org or call Jessica Palmeri, Vice President of Communication and Programming for the Chamber, at 301-261-2858 or 410-269-0642 x129.