Howard Bank, a growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore area, announced today that Christian Roop has joined the YMCA’s board of directors in Ellicott City.

“It is a privilege to be selected to the YMCA’s board of directors,” said Christian Roop, Marketing Analyst at Howard Bank. “The YMCA is an outstanding organization, with a national reputation for putting communities, youth and health at the forefront. I am excited to have the opportunity to help contribute to these initiatives that are vital to the Ellicott City community.”

With over 15 years of business experience, Roop joined Howard Bank as Marketing Analyst in 2015. In this position, Roop is responsible for gathering business analytics and intelligence through various analytic tools, spearheading marketing and advertising campaigns, and working directly with senior management and branch managers. Prior to his current position, Roop was employed with Carroll County Government and Aerotek Staffing.

A 2002 alumni of Barton College, Roop graduated with a dual B.S. in business administration and sports management, as well as dual minors in marketing and management. Roop also holds an MBA in marketing from Strayer University.

About Howard Bank

Howard Bancorp is a bank holding company with total assets of approximately $1.049 billion at March 31, 2017. Its principal operating subsidiary, Howard Bank, is a locally owned and managed, growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area through 13 full service branches. Howard Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Howard Bancorp (NASDAQ: HBMD). For more information, visit, http://www.howardbank.com/.