OLNEY, Md., July 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sandy Spring Bank (Nasdaq:SASR) has expanded its presence in Northern Virginia by opening a new office in Arlington.
"Arlington's diversity and economic vibrancy have been an attraction for Sandy Spring," states Daniel J. Schrider, president and chief executive officer. "This office represents an expansion of our presence in Northern Virginia and complements our locations in Fairfax and Loudoun Counties."
"We have been fortunate to have established many valued relationships with businesses and families residing in Arlington over the years," states Joseph J. O'Brien, executive vice president and Northern Virginia market president. "Our new office affords us an exciting opportunity to help our clients and prospects achieve their financial goals while making a positive difference in the Arlington community."
The Arlington Community Office is the company's 44th branch and the 7th in Northern Virginia. This office is located at 550 N. Quincy Street near the Ballston Shopping Center. Traditional bank products are available as well as mortgage, investment, insurance, and asset management services. Lobby hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Swati Sharma, assistant vice president and Arlington community office manager, and her team are ready to serve. Swati can be reached at 703-319-9000, extension 4430.
About Sandy Spring Bancorp/Sandy Spring Bank
With $3.5 billion in assets, Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Sandy Spring Bank and its principal subsidiaries, Sandy Spring Insurance Corporation and West Financial Services, Inc. Sandy Spring Bancorp is (one of the oldest and largest publicly traded banking company headquartered and operating in the Washington D.C. area). Sandy Spring is a community banking organization that focuses its lending and other services on businesses and consumers in the local market area. Independent and community-oriented, Sandy Spring Bank was founded in 1868 and offers a broad range of commercial banking, retail banking and trust services through 44 community offices in Anne Arundel, Carroll, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and in Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties in Virginia. Through its subsidiaries, Sandy Spring Bank also offers a comprehensive menu of leasing, insurance and investment management services. Visit www.sandyspringbank.com to locate an ATM near you or for more information about Sandy Spring Bank.
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