Mr. Fernandes joined Sandy Spring Bank in 2015 as the Director of Human Resources and was appointed to the Executive Team as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer in 2021.
With more than 30 years of experience in human resources, Mr. Fernandes’ responsibilities include overseeing the Human Resources function for the Company including employee engagement, internal communications, professional development, leading merger & acquisition employee integration, and much more. In his time with the Company, he has played a lead role in enhancing the employee experience and elevating Sandy Spring Bank as an employer of choice.
Mr. Fernandes holds a MS in Human Resources Management from the University of Maryland, Global Campus and a BA in Behavioral and Social Science from the University of Maryland, College Park. Mr. Fernandes serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of MedStar Montgomery Medical Center and is a member of the ABA Professional Development Council. He also represents Sandy Spring Bank on the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management and as a member of the Wharton Financial Services Group.