UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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 reported): July 17, 2014
Howard Bancorp, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Maryland
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001-35489
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20-3735949
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
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(Commission File
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(IRS Employer
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6011 University Boulevard, Suite 370, Ellicott City, Maryland
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21043
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (410) 750-0020
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Section 5-Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On July 14, 2014, Philip W. Gibbs resigned from the Board of Directors of Howard Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") and Howard Bank, effective immediately. Mr. Gibbs cited his desire to spend more time focused on his growing family, and the amount of time required by his substantial and increasing business commitments, as the reasons for his departure.
Mr. Gibbs did not resign in connection with any disagreement with the Company, the Bank or its management.
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.
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| By: | /s/ George C. Coffman | ||
| Name: | George C. Coffman | ||
| Date: July 17, 2014 | Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief | |
| Financial Officer | |||