Bryn Mawr Trust Appoints Michael S. Thompson as SVP, Chief Financial Officer of Its Banking Division


BRYN MAWR, Pa., June 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Trust (BMT), a subsidiary of Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (BMBC) (NASDAQ:BMTC), announced today the appointment of Michael S. Thompson as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Banking Division, effective June 19, 2018. He will report directly to Kevin Tylus, President of BMT Banking Division.

Thompson was the CFO at Royal Bank (RBA) from 2012 until it was acquired by BMT in December of 2017.  Since then, he has been working with BMT supporting multiple initiatives.  While at RBA, Mr. Thompson held several senior roles beginning in 1999, including controller and chief accounting officer.  He holds an MBA in Finance from St. Joseph’s University and resides in Williamstown, New Jersey with his wife and son.

“As Bryn Mawr Trust continues its growth and high performance, we also add key talent wherever we can to expand our capacity and capabilities,” said Kevin Tylus. “Mike has a tremendous understanding of banking, finance and operations and the related challenges and opportunities of each. I have worked with Mike for several years; he is a tremendous partner and, without question, has the talent and skills to help us achieve our goals.”

Executive Vice President Michael W. Harrington who remains the Chief Financial Officer of BMBC and BMT, adds, “Mike’s experience in finance, accounting, and operations is well evidenced, and he has provided invaluable support to BMT during and since the RBA acquisition. We look forward to the value he will continue to add to the organization.”

About Bryn Mawr Trust
Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ:BMTC), including its principal subsidiary, The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (BMT) was founded in 1889; and is headquartered in Bryn Mawr, Pa.  BMT is a locally managed, premier financial services company providing retail and commercial banking; trust administration and wealth management; and insurance and risk management solutions. Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation has $4.3 billion in corporate assets and $13.2 billion in wealth assets under management, administration, supervision, and brokerage (as of 3/31/18).  Today, the company operates 43 banking locations, six (6) wealth management offices and three (3) insurance and risk management locations in the following counties:  Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, Philadelphia and Dauphin Counties in Pennsylvania; New Castle County in Delaware; and Mercer and Camden County in New Jersey. For more information, visit bmtc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND SAFE HARBOR
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For a complete discussion of the assumptions, risks and uncertainties related to our business, you are encouraged to review our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as any changes in risk factors that we may identify in our quarterly or other reports subsequently filed with the SEC.

Contact:
F. Kevin Tylus
President, BMT Banking Division
609-524-3490

Tina McDonald
SVP, Marketing
610-581-4875

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