McKew named president at 1st Mariner Bank

Posted: 12:21 pm Thu, October 7, 2010
By Ben Mook
Daily Record Business Writer

1st Mariner Bank Thursday said it had hired a new president, Daniel E. McKew, the former president of SunTrust Equipment Finance and Leasing Corp., in Towson.

McKew replaces George H. Mantakos, who will remain on the board of directors of the bank’s parent company, First Mariner Bancorp. Mantakos will continue to work in various lending capacities, the bank said.

McKew was brought on to help grow the bank’s commercial lending business.

“Dan will play a key role in helping to build and diversify 1st Mariner’s commercial lending business,” said Edwin Hale Sr., Chairman and CEO of 1st Mariner Bancorp. “Dan’s extensive experience in equipment lending will augment our position as a leading commercial real estate lender. Our mission is to continue growing the bank and offering products and services that our customers need to manage their daily financial affairs.”‪‪