At The Bank of Glen Burnie, we talk a lot about what it means to be a community bank. But community banking isn’t a tagline — it’s a practice. It’s the decision to stay independent when consolidation is easier. It’s the choice to volunteer on a Saturday morning when you could be doing something else. It’s hiring people who already live in the neighborhoods they serve. It’s showing up, consistently, year after year, even when no one is keeping score.
The first quarter of 2026 was a quarter that put all of that on full display. From leadership transitions to geographic expansion to the everyday presence that defines our culture, the first three months of this year reminded us — and we hope reminded you — why community banking still matters, and why BofGB has been doing it for nearly 77 years.
Here’s a closer look at where we’ve been, what we’ve done, and where we’re headed.
A Leadership Transition Built on Gratitude and Optimism
Every institution has moments that mark the end of one era and the beginning of another. For BofGB, February 2026 was one of those moments.
After decades of distinguished service, Board Chair Jack Demyan announced his retirement from the Glen Burnie Bancorp Board of Directors. To say that John’s fingerprints are all over this institution would be an understatement. His tenure spanned some of the most transformative years in banking — years marked by rapid technological change, economic turbulence, and an industry that looked almost unrecognizable compared to the one he first joined. Through all of it, John kept BofGB anchored to what matters most: the people we serve, the community we’re part of, and the values we were founded on back in 1949.
We are deeply grateful for John’s leadership, his steadiness, and his unwavering belief in the power of community banking. His legacy is baked into everything we do.
At the same time, we are genuinely excited about what comes next. Jay Baldwin steps into the role of Board Chair with deep Anne Arundel County roots and an equally deep understanding of what this bank means to the community. As President and CEO of Reliable Contracting Company, Inc., Jay has spent his career building things that last — and he brings that same mindset to his role at BofGB. He’s also long been a vocal champion of community banking as an investment in the local economy, having previously noted that when you deposit with BofGB, you’re not just putting money in a bank — you’re investing in the businesses and neighbors around you. That perspective is exactly what this seat calls for, and we couldn’t be more confident in the road ahead.
Growing Where We’re Needed Most: The Annapolis Loan Production Office
For nearly 77 years, The Bank of Glen Burnie has been the community bank for northern Anne Arundel County. Familiar faces. Local decision-making. The kind of banking where you call and a person answers.
But as we’ve listened to business owners, entrepreneurs, and residents across the county, one message kept coming through clearly: southern Anne Arundel County needed the same thing. They needed a community banking option that could make lending decisions locally, build real relationships, and treat them as neighbors — not account numbers.
In late March, we answered that call.
We announced plans to open a new Loan Production Office in Annapolis, Maryland — located at 2525 Riva Road, Suite 141 — tentatively scheduled to open mid-April 2026. The office will serve small to medium-sized businesses by appointment and will focus on commercial lending and deposit services for the southern part of the county. It’s not just an expansion of our footprint — it’s a statement about where we believe community banking is needed and what we intend to do about it.
And the person helping lead the charge couldn’t be a better fit.
Welcome to the Team: John Camden, VP & Annapolis Market Executive
If you want to understand why we’re so excited about the Annapolis expansion, start with who’s leading it.
John Camden joins The Bank of Glen Burnie as Vice President and Annapolis Market Executive — and his résumé reads like a love letter to Anne Arundel County. A lifelong resident who currently lives in the Manhattan Beach community with his wife and three sons, John brings both professional excellence and genuine community investment to everything he does.
On the professional side, John has been recognized as a Maryland Bankers Association “Next Leader in Banking” honoree, a Leadership Anne Arundel Flagship Graduate, and was named one of Annapolis’s Finest 40 Under 40 by the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. He is an active member of Annapolis Business Connections, the Touchdown Club of Annapolis, and the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce.
But it’s what John does off the clock that really tells you who he is. For 17 years, he has volunteered as a youth ice hockey coach with Navy Youth Hockey, and he takes great pride in supporting midshipmen at the United States Naval Academy. This is a person who has spent the better part of two decades giving his time to young people in this community — because that’s just who he is.
“I am excited to join The Bank of Glen Burnie and the Bank’s focus on community values are well aligned with my community-centered approach to business development,” John said. “Growing the Annapolis market will create new growth opportunities and I look forward to being a part of the trajectory that lies ahead as we strive to meet the diverse financial needs of local businesses and to help them build financial success.”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Welcome, John. You’re already home.
Chambers, Partnerships, and Showing Up Every Day
The headline moments — the leadership announcements, the new office — get the press releases. But community banking lives in the in-between. It’s the branch manager who sponsors a local chamber breakfast. The teller who knows your name before you reach the window. The team that shows up to volunteer on a weekend not because it’s required, but because it’s the right thing to do.
Throughout the first quarter of 2026, our teams continued to show up in exactly those ways. Our branches remain active partners with local chambers of commerce across Anne Arundel County, participating in networking events, business expos, and community roundtables that connect local business owners with the resources and relationships they need to grow. These aren’t passive sponsorships — our bankers are in the room, having real conversations, learning what the business community needs, and bringing those insights back to inform how we serve.
We’ve also maintained our longstanding support for the Glen Burnie Improvement Association, which has been a cornerstone of our hometown since 1908. The GBIA does the unglamorous, essential work of keeping Glen Burnie a place people want to live, work, and raise families — and we’re proud to stand beside them. That partnership extends into spring with an eye toward GBIA’s SpringFest on May 9, a free, family-friendly community celebration at 19 S. Crain Highway that draws local vendors, live music, and families from across the area. If you haven’t been, put it on your calendar.
Our connection to Arundel House of Hope also continued in Q1. Arundel House of Hope provides critical services to some of the county’s most vulnerable residents — people facing homelessness, food insecurity, and other hardships. Supporting organizations like this isn’t ancillary to our mission. It is our mission. A healthy community bank has a responsibility to support a healthy community, and that means more than just writing checks. It means showing up.
Looking Ahead: Spring 2026 and Beyond
Spring has always felt like the right season for BofGB. It’s a time for planting — new relationships, new projects, new possibilities. And this spring, we have plenty to be energized about.
The Annapolis Loan Production Office opens mid-April, bringing community banking to a part of the county that’s been underserved by local institutions. Our team will be in the community at GBIA SpringFest in May, continuing the volunteer work and local engagement that defines our culture. And our bankers will keep doing what they do best: answering the phone, knowing your name, making local decisions, and treating every customer like the neighbor they are.
If you’re a small business owner in southern Anne Arundel County curious about what BofGB can do for you, now is a great time to reach out. If you’re a longtime customer, thank you — genuinely — for choosing to bank local. And if you’re someone who’s never worked with a community bank before and you’re wondering what the difference really is, we’d love to show you.
Because at the end of the day, this is what we do. We build communities — one neighbor and one customer at a time.
Interested in learning more about The Bank of Glen Burnie or scheduling an appointment at our new Annapolis office or any of our branch locations? Visit us at thebankofglenburnie.com or call us at 410-766-3300. We’d love to hear from you.