Lisa Smith Joins Howard Bank

Lisa A. Smith has joined Howard Bank as Vice President, Senior Portfolio Relationship Manager.  Smith has 20 years experience in banking and most recently worked as Portfolio Specialist for Suntrust Bank in Baltimore.  She is a resident of Westminister.

About Howard Bank

Howard Bancorp is a bank holding company with total assets of $368 million as of September 30, 2012. Its principal operating subsidiary, Howard Bank, located in Ellicott City, MD, is a growth-focused community bank serving businesses, professionals and individuals in the Greater Baltimore area through five full service branches and also a regional office in Annapolis, MD.

Howard Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Howard Bancorp (NASDAQ: HBMD).  For information, call 410-750-0020 or visit www.howardbank.com