EagleBank Names New Chief Credit Officer
- EagleBank, a community bank in Bethesda, announces the retirement of Chief Credit Officer Jan Williams.
- The retirement is effective on June 30, 2024.
- A new Chief Credit Officer will be appointed to succeed Jan Williams.
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Eagle Bancorp, Inc. has revealed that Janice “Jan” Williams, the Chief Credit Officer, will retire on June 30, 2025. Williams will assist in the transition of her responsibilities to Kevin Geoghegan, who is set to join the bank on September 3, 2024, in the same role. Geoghegan previously served as Chief Credit Officer at First Midwest Bank before its merger with Old National Bank in 2022. Expressing enthusiasm about his new position, Geoghegan stated, “It is an incredibly exciting time to be joining EagleBank as it continues to focus on strategic growth.” The bank’s leadership, including Riel, emphasized the importance of attracting top talent in the banking industry, highlighting Geoghegan’s expertise as a valuable asset in achieving the company’s strategic objectives. The announcement also included a cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements, as outlined by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements reflect the company’s current expectations and involve inherent risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual results differing significantly from those anticipated. Founded in 1998, EagleBank is a prominent community bank in the Washington D.C. area, dedicated to fostering relationships with businesses, professionals, and individuals within its market. The transition in leadership is expected to support the bank's ongoing commitment to growth and community engagement.