MIDDLETOWN VALLEY BANK - Key Persons


Abe Perez

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Business Banker
  • Commercial & Business Development
Abe joined MVB in 2019 and serves as a Business Banker on our Commercial Services Team. He has a degree in Business Administration and has been in the banking industry for over 23 years. Prior to MVB, Abe spent four years with Susquehanna Bank/BB&T and eighteen years with Citi Mortgage. He also serves as an active participant of the Bank's Financial Literacy Committee.

Brenda McComas

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Operating Officer
Brenda McComas joined the bank in 2017. She serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer. Ms. McComas has worked in banking for over 24 years, with prior experience at First Nationwide, Susquehanna Bank, and BB&T. She leads the Company's Deposit, Loan, and Support Services groups, and is an active member of the Product Development team. She is also actively involved in Financial Literacy in the bank's communities.

Brian Stone

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager - Waynesboro Branch
Brian, Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager, has many years of financial services experience, most recently as a Branch Manager with Truist (BB&T) and previously as a Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial. He also holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Education degrees from Frostburg State University.

Christy Lautenslager

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Team Leader
Christy joined MVB in 2018 and serves as a Portfolio Manager Team Leader on our commercial services team. Having worked for Susquehanna Bank in their commercial services division for over 20 years, she offers a great deal of banking knowledge. She is also an active volunteer in the community and is involved with the bank's financial literacy committee, United Way, and Girls, Inc.

Cody Hill

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - East Region Retail Services Manager
Cody, VP - East Region Retail Services Manager, has over 5 years of experience in the banking industry. He began his banking career with BB&T (now Truist) and today oversees MVB's Marketing & Communications, Customer Care, and Retail Development Teams. He has a wealth of banking knowledge and leads the Bank's Marketing, Change & Project Management, and Technology Development committees, as well as serves on various others. Cody is an active member in the communities we serve and is the Marketing & Communications Chairman for the Augustoberfest Charitable Foundation and a Marketing Committee member for the Washington County Community Foundation. He is also a graduate of UMUC and holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Marketing.

Dawn Lowe

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Talent and Culture Officer
Dawn Lowe joined the bank in 2019. She serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Talent and Culture Officer for the Company and the Bank. Throughout her career, Ms. Lowe has held various positions of increasing responsibility in talent acquisition, development, and management. She is active in her community and volunteers with several local organizations. Ms. Lowe received a bachelor's degree from University of Maryland, and has completed graduate work in organization development and change at Penn State University.

Dawn Scofield

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer - Cash Management Specialist
  • Commercial & Business Development
Dawn joined MVB in 2012 and serves as Banking Officer - Cash Management Specialist. Since joining MVB, she has been instrumental in the development of MVB's Cash Management Services. She is actively involved in the communities we serve and is a member of the Women's Auxiliary, Post 10.

Dawn Woods - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Corporate Secretary
  • Executive Management
Dawn Woods, 61, joined the Bank in 1978. She serves as Executive Administrative Assistant and is Corporate Secretary of the Company and the Bank. During her tenure at the Bank, Ms. Woods has held positions in accounting, customer service and administration. Ms. Woods currently serves as Treasurer of Middletown Valley People Helping People.

Donna Moats

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Commercial & Business Development
Donna joined Middletown Valley Bank in 2022 and serves as a Portfolio Manager on our Commercial Services Team. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the Bank, as she has worked in commercial banking for 35 years. Donna previously worked for Susquehanna Bank, BB&T, and Truist.

Dustin Watson

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Credit Officer
Dustin, Executive Vice President - Chief Credit Officer, has over 14 years of experience in the banking industry. Prior to joining Middletown Valley Bank, he was a Commercial Relationship Manager with Susquehanna Bank. He serves as a board member of Horizon Goodwill and STAR Community, and also serves on the bank's Loan Committee and Credit Quality Committees. He is also a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a bachelor's degree.

Glorianne Manley

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager - Boonsboro Branch
Glorianne joined MVB in 2018 and serves as Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager. She brings over 8 years of banking experience, most recently at Centra Bank and United Bank. She also has 6 years of experience in the insurance industry. Glorianne actively serves in the community through her role on the Economic Development Commission of Boonsboro.

Jeff McCauley

Job Titles:
  • Commercial & Business Development
  • Vice President - Commercial Market Leader
Jeff, Vice President - Commercial Market Leader brings over 29 years of experience in the banking and commercial lending industry, all in Garrett County, where he is very active in the community. Currently, Jeff serves on the Revolving Loan Committee for the Tri-County Council for Western Maryland and is an Advisory Member for the Garrett County Development Corporation.

Jim Fahey

Job Titles:
  • Commercial & Business Development
  • Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager
Jim joined MVB in 2017 and serves as Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager. He was a local business owner for more than twenty years and served as Director of Athletics for Saint James School for five years prior to joining MVB. He is actively involved in the Hagerstown YMCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and local Rotary Club. He is a Shippensburg University graduate and served eight years in the United States Army Reserves.

Jodi Ryan

Job Titles:
  • Commercial & Business Development
  • Commercial and Industrial Portfolio Analyst
Jodi joined MVB in 2017 and serves as a Portfolio Manager on our commercial services team. She brings a great deal of knowledge and experience with her diverse career background, not only having experience in banking, but also in insurance and entrepreneurship. Jodi also holds a bachelor's degree from Millersville University.

Jody Mason

Job Titles:
  • Business Banker
  • Commercial & Business Development
Jody joined Middletown Valley Bank in 2021 and serves as a Business Banker on our Commercial Services Team. He was a golf professional prior to entering the banking industry, and still enjoys playing in his free time. He holds a bachelor's degree from University of Alabama.

John A. Scaldara

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
John A. Scaldara, Jr. joined the Bank in 2023. He serves as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer for the Company and the Bank. Mr. Scaldara comes to MVB with over 34 years of financial expertise and senior leadership experience in the banking industry, most recently serving as Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer at Provident State Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Loyola University Maryland. John enjoys spending time with his family, including two young grandchildren.

John Blubaugh

Job Titles:
  • Commercial & Business Development
  • Vice President - Commercial Market Leader
John, Vice President - Commercial Market Leader began his banking career in 1981 and brings a wealth of knowledge in commercial lending, as well as in many other aspects of banking. John currently serves on the board of Waynesboro Industrial Development Corporation and Luminest, formally known as the Valley Housing Authority.

Julie Sellers

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager

Kathy Stevens

Job Titles:
  • Commercial & Business Development
  • Vice President - Market Relationship Officer and Manager of Our Eastern Blvd
Kathy, Vice President - Market Relationship Officer and Manager of our Eastern Blvd. Branch, has been in banking for over 30 years and offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. She is involved in a multitude of community organizations and serves a board member of the Washington County Arts Council and Washington County Student Trades.

Marshall Hammer

Job Titles:
  • Business Banker

Meredith Reeves

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager - Jefferson Branch
Meredith, Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager, has worked in financial services for several years, most recently in retail branch management at M&T Bank. She enjoys working in banking because it provides her with an outlet to invest time and resources in the local community.

Michael Hill

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Chief Risk Officer
J. Michael Hill joined the Bank in 1994. He serves as Executive Vice President, Chief Risk Officer for the Company and the Bank. During his tenure at the Bank, he has also served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining the Bank, Mr. Hill held positions in lending, auditing and operations. Mr. Hill serves on the board of directors of Maryland Bankers Association Solutions and MACHA, the Mid-Atlantic Payments Association. Mr. Hill received a bachelor's degree from Mount St. Mary's University.

Michael Pallansch

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Vice President - Retail Branch Manager - Middletown Branches
Michael joined MVB in 2016 and serves as Assistant Vice President - Retail Branch Manager. Michael brings years of management experience and is a graduate of Shepherd University. Michael is very active in his community and serves as treasurer for Friends of the Myersville Library and the Wolfsville Ruritan.

Micheal Line

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President - Commercial Team Leader

Michelle Lease - Secretary

Job Titles:
  • Assistant
  • Corporate Secretary
  • Executive Management
Michelle Lease joined the Bank in 2018. She serves as Assistant Corporate Secretary. Ms. Lease previously worked in the energy sector for 14 years. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and reading in her free time.

Nicholas Drier

Job Titles:
  • Small Business Portfolio Manager

Robert "BJ" E. Goetz

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • President - CEO
joined the Bank in 2012. He serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and the Bank. He also serves as vice chairman of the board of Millennium Financial Group, Inc. (Mlend). Before joining the Bank, Mr. Goetz was a Commercial Banking executive with Susquehanna Bank. Mr. Goetz has over 20 years of banking experience. He serves as the 125th Chairman of the Maryland Bankers Association and as a member of the Meritus Health Board of Directors. He is a member of the Washington County Planning Commission and he is a member of the Greater Hagerstown Committee and serves on its' Executive Committee. Mr. Goetz received a bachelor's degree from Frostburg State University. He is also a graduate of the Maryland Banking School and the Maryland Banking School for Advanced Management.

Ryan Lampton

Job Titles:
  • Executive Management
  • Executive Vice President - Regional President West
Ryan Lampton joined the Bank in 2018. He serves as Executive Vice President, Regional President West of the Company and the Bank. Prior to joining the Bank, Mr. Lampton spent 11 years at Susquehanna Bank where he held positions in branch management and commercial lending. He also managed the operations of HighRock Studios for several years. Mr. Lampton serves on the board of directors of The Maryland Theatre and San Mar Family and Community Services. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and later attended the Maryland Banking School where he graduated with honors.

Sam Buhrman

Job Titles:
  • Vice President - Commercial Relationship Manager

Shannon Phillips - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Vice President - Branch Administration Manager
Shannon, Vice President - Branch Administration Manager, offers extensive management experience and oversees the operational needs of our retail branch locations. She is a member of the Bank's financial literacy committee and is an honors graduate of the Maryland Bankers Association Banking School.

Sherry Martz

Job Titles:
  • Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager - Myersville Branch
Sherry, Banking Officer - Retail Branch Manager, joined MVB in 2018 and has been a leader in our Eastern Blvd. and Paramount branches. Today, she oversees our Myersville branch. Sherry has extensive experience in management and the financial industry. She is also member of the bank's financial literacy committee.

Susan Grove - VP

Job Titles:
  • Vice President
  • Vice President - West Region Retail Services Manager
Susan, Vice President - West Region Retail Services Manager, has 20 years of experience in the banking industry. She began her banking career with Susquehanna Bank (formerly F&M Trust) and today oversees our retail branch locations. She has a wealth of banking knowledge, and is an active member in the communities we serve.

Tracy Kretzer

Job Titles:
  • Portfolio Manager