CFG Community Bank, a locally owned and operated bank, recently appointed J. Duncan Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer.

With over 30 years of financial, operational, and executive management experience, Smith is a seasoned leader in his field. His expertise includes business process improvement, capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, cash management, staff development, forecasting, and incentive compensation. In addition, he has dealt with SEC financial reporting and shareholder relations.

Prior to joining CFG Community Bank, Smith served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at both CBB Bancorp Inc and Community Bank in California, where he managed all financial functions, including capital, ALCO, investments, cash management, reporting and taxes. He has also served in C-Suite positions at various Pennsylvania-based financial institutions such as Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation, First Chester County Corporation, and Security First Bank.

“Duncan has the diverse skill set and CFO expertise that will truly help us to achieve our goals at CFG,” said Bill Wiedel, president and CEO of CFG Community Bank. “He has not only effectively operated the finance and accounting functions for banks with multi-million- and billion-dollar assets, but also maintained a strong track record of process improvement and relationship building. Duncan has demonstrated a nimble ability to ensure financial success.”

Smith has a master’s in business administration from Penn State Great Valley, a master’s in taxation from Widener University, and a bachelor’s in accounting from Shippensburg University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Financial Managers Society. Smith also serves as a guest panelist on various banking and accounting topics, most recently speaking at Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference 2019.

Smith resides in Cockeysville, Maryland and is an active track and field runner.

About CFG Community Bank

CFG Community Bank provides commercial, personal, and online banking solutions to the Mid-Atlantic business community and national healthcare market. Locally owned and operated, the bank dates back to 1927 when La Corona Building and Loan Association, Inc., was formed to meet the financial needs of Highlandtown and East Baltimore residents. Though the name has changed since 1927, CFG Community Bank prides itself on delivering big-bank capabilities and expertise with relationship-driven community bank service. The bank is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with branches in Lutherville/Towson, Annapolis and Baltimore City.