UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event report)
February 19, 2019
  

Severn Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland
0-49731
52-1726127
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification Number)

200 Westgate Circle, Suite 200, Annapolis, Maryland
21401
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

410-260-2000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if change since last report)

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On February 19, 2019, Christopher Chick, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of Severn Bancorp, Inc.’s (“Bancorp”) wholly-owned subsidiary, Severn Bank, resigned as an officer and employee.
 
Mr. Chick’s resignation is related to his pursuing other professional opportunities, and does not involve any disagreement with the Bancorp’s management or Board of Directors.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
Severn Bancorp, Inc.
   
Dated:  February 21, 2019
By: /s/Alan J. Hyatt
 
       Alan J. Hyatt, President