County Bank announces a retirement and a new executive team

County Bank Chairman and CEO David E. Gillan recently said, “With mixed emotions and sincere gratitude, we announce the retirement of Joseph L. Shockley, president and chief lending officer, after serving 31 years with the bank. He has been a significant reason for our success. He will be leaving to spend more time with his expanding family. We are fortunate, however, that Joe will remain on the board of directors, and we will continue to benefit from his vast experience in banking. Please join me in congratulating Joe on his next chapter.”

Gillan also announced the promotion of Tarrie Miller to president and chief operating officer, and her appointment to the County Bank board of directors. Since joining County Bank in 2013, Miller, in collaboration with other members of the management team, has been instrumental in identifying and implementing strategic initiatives that have positioned County Bank for continued success. They have included new branding, branch and marketing leadership, employee development, system upgrades and a corporate office transformation.

Prior to joining County Bank, Miller enjoyed a 29-year banking career with a large community bank in southeastern Pennsylvania. As an executive vice president and chief deposit officer, she was responsible for consumer and commercial market expansion in loans, deposits and investments.

Miller also is the vice president of the Harry K Foundation executive board, a director at large for the Delaware Bankers Association and a board member of the State of Delaware Cash Management Policy Board and the Banking Subcommittee. She has a passion for community service, client satisfaction and employee engagement, making County Bank and Sussex County the perfect place to work and live.

Jim Kirschner has joined County Bank as senior vice president and chief lending officer. Kirschner is an experienced community banking executive, having worked for Bay Bank and Essex Bank in management and lending positions during the last 11 years. Prior to that, Kirschner worked in distressed private equity with two start-up funds. He began his banking career with Bank of America in a client management role.

Kirschner has a finance degree from Penn State University and a master of business administration from the University of Baltimore. He is active in the community with Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and the Knights of Columbus.

Constance Lee has joined County Bank as senior vice president and chief credit officer. She has extensive experience in senior management roles involving lending, portfolio management and risk mitigation. Prior to joining County Bank, she served as executive vice president, chief credit officer/chief lending officer for Provident State Bank.

With over 30 years in commercial banking on the Delmarva Peninsula, Lee has a strong appreciation for the unique challenges and opportunities that exist in this market. She and her husband split their time between Easton, Md., where they raised their children, and Rehoboth Beach. She has a bachelor of arts degree in economics and finance from Bucknell University and a master’s degree in finance from the University of Maryland.

“Our new team reflects County Bank’s continued commitment to serving our clients into the future,” said Gillan.