Linda Sanchez Joins BMT as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer


BRYN MAWR, Pa., March 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: BMTC) (the “Corporation”), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (together with the Corporation, “BMT”), announced today that Ms. Linda Sanchez has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. She will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Frank Leto and will be based in the corporate headquarters in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Ms. Sanchez will oversee HR strategic planning including: leadership development; employee training and engagement; inclusion and diversity; organizational development, culture and change management; compensation and benefits; and leadership and oversight for talent management.

“I am pleased to welcome Linda, a seasoned human resources professional and business executive, to our senior team,” said Frank Leto. “Her rich level of experience will add significant value as we strategically position BMT for continued growth.  Our employees and employment culture are the driving force behind our service-first philosophy and performance success, and Linda’s leadership will be invaluable as we work to attract, develop and engage strong talent now and in the future.”

Ms. Sanchez has great depth of experience in the Human Resources arena, particularly with large financial services firms including over six years as the Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Administrative Officer of Berkadia Commercial Mortgage, LLC, and over fourteen years in similar positions at Capmark Financial Group and its predecessor GMAC Commercial Mortgage.  

Ms. Sanchez holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University, as well as a certificate from Harvard Business School for successful completion of their Leadership Direct Program. She holds a SHRM-SCP designation (Society for Human Resource Management - Senior Certified Professional), participates in the Southeastern Pennsylvania SHRM chapter, is a member of PSPS (Pennsylvania Society of People and Strategy), and is a founding member of the CHRO Alliance (Chief Human Resource Officer Alliance).

Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ: BMTC), including its principal subsidiary, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (BMT), was founded in 1889, and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pa.  BMT is a locally managed, premier financial services company providing retail and commercial banking; trust administration and wealth management; and insurance and risk management solutions. Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation has $4.6 billion in corporate assets and $13.4 billion in wealth assets under management, administration, supervision, and brokerage (as of 12/31/18).  Today, the company operates 43 banking locations, five (5) wealth management offices and two (2) insurance and risk management locations in the following counties:  Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia, and Dauphin Counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County in Delaware; and Mercer and Camden Counties in New Jersey. For more information, visit bmt.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND SAFE HARBOR
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FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Frank Leto
President and CEO
Bryn Mawr Bank Corp.
610.581.4730

Tina McDonald
Senior Vice President, Marketing
610.581.4875

Linda Sanchez