Bank of Georgetown’s Board Elects President, CEO Fitzgerald as Chairman

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Bank of Georgetown, a leading community bank chartered in Washington, D.C., today announced it has unanimously elected Bank President and CEO Michael Fitzgerald as Chairman. Fitzgerald will retain his current title and role as President and CEO.

“I am honored to assume the role of Chairman of our Board”

“As the founding Chief Executive of the Bank of Georgetown, Mike is the most qualified individual to assume this important leadership role on our Board,” said Mindi McClure, a Director on Bank of Georgetown’s Board of Directors and its Strategic Planning Committee Chair. “We look forward to working with Mike and his highly talented team to continue our mission of building Washington's finest community bank.”

The Board of Directors made the decision during its regular meeting held December 20 in Georgetown. Former Bank Chairman, Curtin Winsor III, passed away suddenly last week.

“I am honored to assume the role of Chairman of our Board,” said Fitzgerald. “We have a tremendous amount of activities planned and I appreciate the Board’s prompt decision and support in helping us to keep our Bank moving forward as we actively work to fulfill the vision that Curt and I created together for this institution and our community.”

About Bank of Georgetown

Bank of Georgetown is a Washington, D.C. chartered community bank with branches in Georgetown, Friendship Heights, Penn Quarter, at Connecticut and L, at Franklin Square, U Street, Courthouse Arlington, Tysons Corner and Bethesda. The Bank specializes in helping local organizations with their banking needs by delivering competitive loan, deposit and cash management products and services. All Bank of Georgetown associates are experienced banking professionals dedicated to premier customer service. Founded in 2005 by Chairman Curtin Winsor III and President and CEO Michael Fitzgerald, Bank of Georgetown offers unique customer-focused and technologically advanced services in order to maximize the relationship banking experience for its clients. More information about the Bank is available at www.bankofgeorgetown.com.