DAVID A. FIKE

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2016-03-15 Mr. Fike has been a director of Talbot Bank since 2012 and is President and Publisher of APG Media of Chesapeake. No specific compensation details provided.
2017-03-16 David A. Fike Age: 50Director Since: 2016 Committees: Audit Mr. Fike is currently a director of Shore United Bank and had previously served as a director of Talbot Bank since 2012. Mr. Fike is the President of APG Media of Chesapeake, LLC responsible for twenty-three newspapers, nine magazines, nine websites, and five mobile apps covering more than half the counties in Maryland plus parts of Delaware, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Every week nearly 1.5 million people read one of the publications, websites, or mobile apps that he manages. After college, he started his 25-year career with Chesapeake Publishing & Printing in 1992 as an advertising account executive for one of their weekly newspapers. During his career with the company, he held the positions of Retail Advertising Manager, Advertising Director, Director of Advertising & Marketing, General Manager, Publisher, Regional Vice President, and now his current position. Mr. Fike is the past President of the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association and Press Services, past Chairman of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce and has served previously on the board of directors for Talbot Bank, Talbot Mentors, The United Fund of Talbot County, Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Foundation. He currently serves as the President for Brighter Christmas Fund, a regional nonprofit fund that has given nearly 3 million dollars, since the funds inception, to families in need during the Christmas season. Mr. Fike is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and graduated with a degree in Business Management. He is also a graduate of Shore Leadership (2014) and Leadership Maryland (2016). In nominating Mr. Fike, the Nominating and Governance Committee considered Mr. Fike’s experience in communications, business management, and his community involvement in our key market area.
2018-03-16 Mr. Fike had been a director of Talbot Bank since 2012 and subsequently became a director of Shore United Bank and the Company after the merger of Talbot Bank and CNB. Mr. Fike is the President of APG Media of Chesapeake, LLC responsible for twenty-three newspapers, nine magazines, nine websites, and five mobile apps covering more than half the counties in Maryland plus parts of Delaware, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Every week nearly 1.5 million people read one of the publications, websites, or mobile apps that he manages. After college, he started his 25-year career with Chesapeake Publishing & Printing in 1992 as an advertising account executive for one of their weekly newspapers. During his career with the company, he held the positions of Retail Advertising Manager, Advertising Director, Director of Advertising & Marketing, General Manager, Publisher, Regional Vice President, and now his current position. Mr. Fike is the past President of the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association and Press Services, past Chairman of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce and has served previously on the board of directors for Talbot Bank, Talbot Mentors, The United Fund of Talbot County, Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Foundation. He currently serves as the President for Brighter Christmas Fund, a regional nonprofit fund that has given nearly 3 million dollars, since the funds inception, to families in need during the Christmas season. Mr. Fike is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and graduated with a degree in Business Management. He is also a graduate of Shore Leadership (2014) and Leadership Maryland (2016). Mr. Fike’s qualifications to serve on the Board include his experience in communications, business management, and his community involvement in our key markets.
2019-03-15 David A. Fike — Age: 51, Director Since: 2016, Committees: Audit. During 2018, our outside directors received an annual retainer fee of $42,000 per director.
2020-03-13 David A. Fike Age: 52 Director Since: 2016 Committees: Audit; Compensation; Nominating & Governance Mr. Fike has been a director of Talbot Bank since 2012 and subsequently became a director of Shore United Bank and Shore Bancshares, Inc. after the merger of Talbot Bank and CNB. Mr. Fike is currently the COO of Pursoma LLC, a global personal care brand focused on the Wellness and Beauty Sectors and based in Easton, MD. In this position he is responsible for all aspects of the company including manufacturing, international supply chain, accounting, marketing, distribution and investor relations. Prior to his current role, he served as President of APG Media of Chesapeake, LLC, where he was responsible for print and digital publications and products throughout Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and Washington DC. His 27-year career in the media space included management roles as Retail Advertising Manager, Advertising Director, Director of Advertising & Marketing, General Manager, Publisher, Regional Vice President, and President. Mr. Fike currently serves on the Board of Directors for Waterfowl Chesapeake and was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to serve on the Talbot County Property Tax Assessment Appeals Board. In the past, he has served as President of the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Association and Press Services, past Chairman of the Talbot County Chamber of Commerce and has served previously on the board of directors for Talbot Bank, Talbot Mentors, The United Fund of Talbot County, Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, and the Maryland Delaware D.C. Press Foundation and the former President for Brighter Christmas Fund. Mr. Fike is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park and graduated with a degree in Business Management. He is also a graduate of Shore Leadership (2014) and Leadership Maryland (2016). Director Compensation Table David A. Fike Fees earned or paid in cash: 19,509 Fees earned or paid in restricted stock: 24,991 Total: 44,500

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-03-05