Howard Bank
President & CEO Mary Ann Scully has announced that Richard W. Story,
former CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Authority, will
join the bank as Senior Vice President, Community Relations and
Government Affairs, and Business Development Liaison.
“Howard
Bank is enthusiastically welcoming to our senior leadership ranks one
of the most successful economic development professionals in the state
of Maryland,” Scully said. “Dick's deep experiences in attracting and
assisting the growth of many businesses in Greater Baltimore over the
last three decades will enable our own mission in assisting those
businesses in the four counties we now serve. I cannot think of a better
fit to grow the success of the bank, our clients and the communities in
which we live. We are incredibly fortunate to have access to Dick's
unique competencies,” she added.
“Having
followed the growth and prosperity of Howard Bank since its inception, I
am excited about the opportunity to join this impressive team,” Story
said. “I look forward to helping Howard Bank continue to expand its
service to this remarkable region”
Story is leaving his
post as Senior Vice President for Marketing for JPB Partners, which he
joined in 2011 after 17 years at HCEDA. He previously served as
Executive Director of the Baltimore County Economic Development
Commission and Director of the Carroll County Economic Development
Commission among other positions in the field of economic development.
He was inducted in the Maryland Economic Development Association’s Hall
of Fame in 2006 and was presented the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012
by HCEDA.
Widely
recognized for his community service and leadership in business and
professional organizations, Story is often called “the voice of Howard
County” for his role as master of ceremonies at community events.
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