A community bank with less than $1 billion in assets was pursuing strategic growth through acquisition. When it signed a merger agreement that would meaningfully expand its footprint, the bank took a major step toward its goal of becoming a multibillion-dollar regional institution. The success of the transaction would depend not only on the strategic
We’re experts in financial services, not IT, so we sought a strategic IT partner who could work alongside us as we grew. Hartman has been indispensable – connecting us with the right people at the right time, bringing seasoned perspective to key decisions, and helping us execute with confidence. They’re part of our team. Their
We knew technology was holding us back, but hiring a full-time CIO just wasn’t realistic for our market. Matt Davis President As Farmers Bank of Willards (FBW) grew beyond $550 million in assets, leadership recognized that technology had become a limiting factor to the bank’s stability, efficiency, and ability to compete. Core infrastructure was aging,
Hartman has done a lot more than just advise us on cybersecurity. They stepped into the CISO role and took ownership of the program, which has made a real difference for our team. Robb Blume President & CEO As Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB) grew toward the $1 billion asset mark, leadership recognized that
Fidelity has many qualified leaders in place to handle parts, but not all, facets of today’s complex and demanding governance and infrastructure requirements. Whenever leadership changes, the business model changes which is highly disruptive and costly. Fidelity needed a long-term, accountable IT leader to navigate the bank through regulatory challenges and enhance operational efficiencies.
Farmers and Merchants Bancshares, Inc. is a financial holding company and the parent of Farmers and Merchants Bank. The Maryland-based bank was chartered in 1919 and serves the deposit and financing needs of both consumers and businesses. F&M Bank recognized an opportunity to acquire in-market Carroll Community Bank and partnered with Hartman Executive Advisors
With nine branches across three counties in Maryland, Rosedale is a well-known community bank that serves both personal and small business customers and specializes in mortgage lending. Rosedale leadership initially engaged Hartman to help with technology integration planning and execution related to a merger with another community bank. Hartman led the integration efforts and seamlessly
Remaining compliant and meeting customer needs goes hand-in-hand at financial institutions Founded in 1989, Old Line Bank has grown exponentially over the past 26 years. The Bowie, Maryland-based bank employs over 250 individuals, operates nineteen branches, and provides a wide array of product offerings to its valued customers. In an ever-changing environment of federal
