Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has elected President and CEO, Daniel J. Schrider, to the role of Board Chair, effective January 1, 2023. Schrider has served as a director since 2009. The Board of Directors has also elected current Board Chair, Robert L. Orndorff, as Lead Independent Director.

Orndorff has served as Board Chair since 2010 and as a director since 1991. He is the founder and President of RLO Contractors, Inc. Concurrent with the appointments, the Board approved updated Corporate Governance Guidelines. Among other things, these Guidelines define the responsibilities of the Lead Independent Director.