S. Lynne Pulford began her career with Sandy Spring Bank in 1986 in the mortgage division and advanced to take over leadership of the entire business line in 2007. She was named Division Executive in 2017 and has distinguished herself through collaboration and innovation to create a sophisticated mortgage operation that serves Maryland, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Ms. Pulford has led and participated in many cross-functional strategic initiatives establishing herself as a respected leader. She was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Consumer Banking Group in 2023, and is currently responsible for Community Banking, Mortgage Banking and Marketing.
Ms. Pulford is a member of the American Bankers Association's Mortgage Markets and Lending Technology Committee, the Maryland Mortgage Bankers and Brokers Association, and the Mortgage Bankers Association of Metropolitan Washington.