Severn Bancorp Inc. announced the appointment of Paul B. Susie as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He brings to Severn Bank many years of experience in financial management, and in particular banking. He was previously with Hopkins Federal Savings Bank in the position of Chief Financial Officer.

Prior to Hopkins Federal. He served as Chief Financial Officer for 1st Mariner Bank. He has also held financial executive positions in biopharmaceutical, manufacturing and marine companies.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.