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James Burke
Chief Executive Officer at
SHORE BANCSHARES, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James M.
Burke is President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Shore Bancshares, Inc. since 2023.
He is Chief Executive Officer & Director at Shore United Bank starting in 2026.
He serves as Director at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta since 2023.
He is also a Director at The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc. Formerly, Mr. Burke was Vice Chairman, President & CEO at Community Bank of the Chesapeake from 2022 to 2023.
He was President, Director & Chief Risk Officer at The Community Financial Corp.
(Maryland) from 2021 to 2022.
He served as Executive Vice President & Senior Loan Officer at Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank from 2001 to 2005.
Other former roles include Chairman at St Marys Ryken High School and UM Charles Regional Medical Center, and Trustee at Historic Sotterley Plantation.
Education includes undergraduate studies at High Point University and Maryland Banking School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | 90,107 ( 0.27% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Burke active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SHORE BANCSHARES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2023 |
The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc.
 The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. The private company is based in Prince Frederick. The organization provides a range of programs and services tailored to individual needs, including advocacy, behavioral support, residential housing, housing assistance, day programs, digital literacy, family support, vocational and transition services, and first responders training. Its residential program operates over thirty homes with personalized living arrangements and 24/7 support. Behavioral support services include assessments, intervention strategies, crisis response, and respite care. The digital literacy program enhances technology skills for individuals and staff. Transition and vocational services prepare youth and adults for employment through career exploration, internships, and skill development. Family support services offer training, resources, and respite care for caregivers. Advocacy efforts focus on self-advocacy development and systems-level initiatives, including the "people on the go" self-advocacy group. | Director/Board Member | - |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
 Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing, community development and banking services | Director/Board Member | 29/06/2023 |
Shore United Bank
 Shore United Bank Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2023 |
Former positions of James Burke
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
 Community Bank of the Chesapeake Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2023 |
Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank
 Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous State chartered commercial bank | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/12/2005 |
Historic Sotterley Plantation | Director/Board Member | - |
St Marys Ryken High School | Chairman | - |
Um Charles Regional Medical Center
 Um Charles Regional Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides in & outpatient, emergency and specialty medical services | Chairman | - |
Training of James Burke
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Connections
34
1st degree connections
12
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
The Community Financial Corp. (Maryland)
 The Community Financial Corp. (Maryland) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides banking services | Finance |
Shore Bancshares, Inc.
 Shore Bancshares, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides banking services | Finance |
High Point University
 High Point University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing, community development and banking services | Finance |
Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank
Mercantile Southern Maryland Bank Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous State chartered commercial bank | Miscellaneous |
Community Bank of the Chesapeake
Community Bank of the Chesapeake Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank | Finance |
The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc.
The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The ARC of Southern Maryland, Inc. is a private nonprofit organization that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties. The private company is based in Prince Frederick. The organization provides a range of programs and services tailored to individual needs, including advocacy, behavioral support, residential housing, housing assistance, day programs, digital literacy, family support, vocational and transition services, and first responders training. Its residential program operates over thirty homes with personalized living arrangements and 24/7 support. Behavioral support services include assessments, intervention strategies, crisis response, and respite care. The digital literacy program enhances technology skills for individuals and staff. Transition and vocational services prepare youth and adults for employment through career exploration, internships, and skill development. Family support services offer training, resources, and respite care for caregivers. Advocacy efforts focus on self-advocacy development and systems-level initiatives, including the "people on the go" self-advocacy group. | Health Services |
Maryland Banking School
 Maryland Banking School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Um Charles Regional Medical Center
Um Charles Regional Medical Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides in & outpatient, emergency and specialty medical services | Health Services |
Shore United Bank
Shore United Bank Major BanksFinance Operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank | Finance |
St Marys Ryken High School | |
Historic Sotterley Plantation |
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