BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 2, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EagleBank is proud to announce the addition of two new members, Lisa J. Cines and Elsie L. Reid, to its Maryland Advisory Board. The Maryland Advisory Board represents the Bank in the Maryland market, and its members act as liaisons between the Bank and the community.

Ms. Cines, a Certified Public Accountant serves as Managing Officer for Aronson & Company. She joined the Firm in 1982 and has spent over 25 years in the industry. As the firm's top executive, Ms. Cines is responsible for the definition and implementation of strategic initiatives and operational directives for the entire company. Prior to being voted in as Managing Officer, she served as an officer in Aronson & Company's Government & Technology Services Group, specializing in accounting, tax and consulting services with a special emphasis on implementing high level business plans and strategies.

Ms. Reid is a real estate and general business lawyer with Furey, Doolan & Abell, specializing in transactional, land use and regulatory matters before State and local governmental bodies. Her clients include property owners, developers, trust and probate estates, professional practices and entrepreneurs. Ms. Reid also represents a number of early childhood education and child care centers as well as several area private schools and non-profit institutions. She has been with Furey, Doolan & Abell, a Chevy Chase based general civil practice law firm, since 1977, becoming a partner of the firm in 1984. She is currently serving her 11th consecutive year as the firm's Managing Partner.

"I am very pleased to further enhance our Maryland Advisory Board as we continue to attract very successful professionals and leaders in our community," said EagleBank President Thomas D. Murphy. "Our Maryland Advisory Board will be even stronger with the benefit of Ms. Cines' and Ms. Reid's personal characters, business acumen and intellectual insight."

ABOUT EAGLE BANCORP, INC. AND EAGLEBANK

Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for EagleBank, which commenced operations in 1998. The Bank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service banking services through thirteen offices, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. The Company focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace.

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          Thomas D. Murphy
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