Severn Bancorp Inc. announced the appointment of Christopher Chick as Chief Lending Officer and Executive Vice President. Mr. Chick has 26 years in the banking industry and was previously with Susquehanna Bank where he held various management positions. Prior to Susquehanna, Mr. Chick was a Bank Examiner with the Office of Thrift Supervision.

A Maryland native, Mr. Chick received his Master of Finance from the University of Baltimore and his Bachelors of Finance from the University of Maryland. He is also a graduate of the Maryland Bankers Association, Executive School of Bank Management.