Howard Bank, a growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore area, announced today that Wendy Krouse, Vice President, Commercial Banker, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

As a member of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors, Krouse will support the Chamber in its efforts to promote business in Central Maryland using her expertise as a commercial banker. “I joined the Central Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors as a business advocate for our community in order to help small to mid-size businesses achieve their financial goals and legacies,” Krouse said. “Like Howard Bank, my mission is strengthening and developing business relationships throughout our community.”

“Given Wendy’s incredible insight into the region’s economic landscape together with her deep connections within the business community, will make her a strong addition to the board”, said Raj Kudchadkar, the President & CEO of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce.

A banker for her entire career, Wendy currently serves as a Vice President, Commercial Banker for Howard Bank. Before becoming a Commercial Banker, she had roles with Howard Bank managing their Commercial Construction Loan Administration Department and serving as a Talent Acquisition Specialist in Human Resources. Wendy started her career in Commercial Real Estate at M&T Bank (formerly Allfirst Bank).

Krouse graduated from Towson University with a bachelor’s degree.

About Howard Bancorp, Inc.

Howard Bancorp, Inc. is the parent company of Howard Bank, a Maryland-chartered trust company operating as a commercial bank. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, Howard Bank operates a general commercial banking business with approximately $2.2 billion consolidated assets through its 16 branches located throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Additional information about Howard Bancorp, Inc. and Howard Bank is available on the company’s web site at www.howardbank.com.