Eagle Bancorp Inc. (NASDAQ: EGBN), the Bethesda, Maryland-based holding company of EagleBank, has hired Evelyn Lee as the bank’s chief lending officer for commercial and industrial (C&I) lending.
Lee begins her new job on Sept. 19 and will oversee all lending production and portfolio management activities within the C&I lending division.
Lee most recently served as the executive vice president and regional president of Truist Financial Corp. She previously held multiple leadership roles at SunTrust Bank (now Truist) and serves on the boards for Goodwill of Greater Washington and United Way of the National Capital Area.
“Evelyn’s experience in managing teams that emphasize both support for client experience and a culture built on collaboration make her an excellent leader to promote our Relationships FIRST approach,” said Susan Riel, president and CEO of EagleBank. “As we continue implementing our enhanced strategic plan, Evelyn’s expertise in C&I lending will spur our continued growth and position us as a leader in this segment of the market.”
