Chesapeake Bank and Trust Announces Election of Karen Biggs to Board of Directors

CHESTERTOWN, Md. — Chesapeake Bank and Trust is pleased to announce the election of Karen Biggs to its Board of Directors.

A lifelong resident of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Biggs brings decades of business leadership, financial experience, and community involvement to the Board. She currently resides in Chestertown and has deep roots in Kent County and the surrounding region.

Biggs earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Finance from the University of Delaware and began her professional career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. During her tenure with the Farmers Home Administration and later the Rural Development Administration, she was responsible for processing and servicing home, farm, business, and community loans.

In 1992, Biggs and her husband, Curtis, founded Biggs Fuel Company, Inc. in Galena, Maryland. Over the past 34 years, the company has grown into a trusted regional supplier of gasoline, diesel fuel, and heating oil, serving farms, marinas, contractors, businesses, and homeowners throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

“We are delighted to welcome Karen to our Board of Directors,” said Robert A. Altieri, President and CEO. “Her extensive business experience, commitment to our local communities, and strong understanding of the needs of Eastern Shore businesses and families will be invaluable as we continue to serve our customers and support the growth of our region.”

“I am pleased to join the Board of Chesapeake Bank and Trust, the only locally headquartered bank in Kent County,” said Biggs. “The professionalism of the bank’s team and its commitment to serving customers and our community are values I greatly respect and look forward to supporting.”

Biggs spent her early years on a farm in Galena and grew up along the Sassafras River, where she developed a lifelong appreciation for the Eastern Shore’s waterways and communities. Her personal and professional experiences have given her a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing local businesses and residents.

Chesapeake Bank and Trust is a locally owned and managed community bank headquartered in Chestertown, Maryland. The Bank provides personalized banking products and services to businesses and individuals throughout Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. Chesapeake Bank and Trust is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chesapeake Bancorp.

For more information, please contact Chesapeake Bank and Trust at (410) 778-1600 or visit www.chesapeaketrust.com.