Celebrating the 102nd Annual Arlington Business Gala
We had the pleasure of attending the 102nd Annual Arlington Business Gala. It was an incredible evening celebrating Arlington’s vibrant business community....
We had the pleasure of attending the 102nd Annual Arlington Business Gala. It was an incredible evening celebrating Arlington’s vibrant business community....
As part of our Founders Series, we recently hosted an insightful webinar exploring the 2026 Economic Outlook for the DMV region. Bo Menkiti, Founder and CEO of the Menkiti Group, moderated a dynamic discussion featuring distinguished experts....
Founders Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Lipscomb to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. ...
At Founders Bank, community is at the heart of everything we do. Recently, our team volunteered with The Salvation Army’s annual Angel Tree program, helping sort, organize, and pack Christmas gifts for children in our community....
Huma Onorato, Senior Vice President and Director of Deposit Operations of Founders Bank in Washington DC, has been appointed to the American Bankers Association’s Emerging Leaders Council. ...
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us for Building a Legacy of Purpose-Driven Giving, hosted with the Greater Washington Community Foundation....
Founders Bank hosted our Fifth Annual Shareholders Toast, a night of appreciation, reflection, and excitement for what’s ahead....
Founders Bank today announced the appointment of Karen Grau to its Board of Directors, effective September 16, 2025....
Seasoned Industry Leader to Succeed CFO Karen Grau Upon Retirement...
Please join us in welcoming Ahad Azhar to Founders Bank as Vice President and Treasury Management Officer!...
Please join us in welcoming Ted Johnson to Founders Bank as SVP of Commercial and Industrial and Government Contract Lending....
Ana Morales recently took the stage as moderator for the Inaugural Networking Event of the DMV Women in Construction Collaborative, and her leadership continues to shine....
What happens when you gather a group of powerhouse women on a golf course? You get Women on the Green, a morning of connection and community....
The Founders Bank team had the privilege of volunteering with the Capital Area Food Bank this week....
As part of our ongoing Founders Series, Founders Bank CEO Martin McCarthy moderated a powerful panel discussion featuring some of the most respected leaders in the DC real estate community....
A community thrives when its youth are supported, mentored, and empowered. That’s why Founders Bank proudly sponsored the @Youth Apostles Golf Classic, an event that supports the leadership, faith, and development of young people in our community....
At Founders Bank, building stronger communities is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we were proud to sponsor NAMIWalks Montgomery County, a powerful event that brings people together to support mental health awareness and critical resources for those in need....
Founders Bank was proud to sponsor the 2nd annual neXco National / Tower Club Charity Golf Tournament at River Creek Club, benefitting Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic....
We welcomed three future business leaders who got a behind-the-scenes look at the world of banking....
Yesterday morning's Founders Series with Sam Bryson was all about clarity, connection, and cutting through the noise....
We’re honored to be recognized as The Face of Business Banking by Arlington Magazine....
Founders Bank brought together an inspiring group of local business owners and leaders at Hip Flask for an evening of meaningful conversation, new connections, and community building....
Founders Bank team members Christopher Lipscomb and Robert Skonberg joined Arlington Chamber of Commerce for Chamber Volunteer Day....
We are grateful to share for the second year in a row Founders Bank has been named one of the Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Greater Washington....
The Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association (MDCHCA) held its VIII Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the region’s top Hispanic contractors. ...
Founders Bank is pleased to recognize the outstanding contributions of two exceptional team members with well-earned promotions....
Founders Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Josh Phillips as Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending....
Founders Bank proudly welcomes Kevin Virostek to its Board of Directors....
In 2023, the Virginia and Maryland Bankers Associations united to form the D.C. Bankers Association (DCBA), creating a cohesive platform for advocacy on behalf of the D.C. banking community. At Founders Bank, our mission to “build stronger communities” aligns with the collective efforts of the DCBA...
Founders Bank was thrilled to be part of the St. John’s College High School Young Alumni Business Networking Career Fair on December 19th....
Our shareholders recently gathered to celebrate another successful year of Building Stronger Communities....
Despite a 25% decline in check usage, reports of check fraud have nearly doubled since 2021. Protect yourself: fill in every line to block tampering. #PracticeSafeChecks...
The latest Founders Series Event featured Tonia Wellons, Tiffanie Purvis, Esq., MPM, and Anna Hargrave from Greater Washington Community Foundation. Founders Bank's, Ana Morales, serves on the organization's Montgomery County Advisory Board and chairs the Sharing Montgomery Committee....
Yale DC Real Estate Group hosted their 20th Anniversary Panel & Discussion with panelist that included Martin McCarthy, Brian Gould, Sarah Davidson and Anthony Chang. The discussion included topics around the challenges and opportunities in Capital Markets, Development, the Office Sector, Affordable Housing and more....
Our business is all about people. Our team builds relationships with each other, so we can deliver for our customers and the communities we serve. The Founders Bank team met at Glen Echo Park to engage in some friendly competition with “minute-to-win-it” style games....
A lively crowd met to network and hear from Brody and Luke Mullins, authors of Wolves of K Street. The Mullins provided an insight on their book which is a portrait of fifty years of corporate influence in Washington....
Founders Bank hosted another Founders Series Event exclusively for women featuring a complementary golf lesson using Toptracer Range technology, networking and an opportunity to hear from Matt Shank and Damian Cosby about National Links Trust....
Chamber members, bank customers, shareholders, board members, friends and teammates filled the room with energy, optimism, excitement...
Founders Bank is proud to announce that the bank has earned a 5-star rating for financial soundness from BauerFinancial, an independent firm that rates banks and credit unions....
Founders Bank is pleased to formally welcome Stephen Birbalsingh as Assistant Branch Manager...
Founders Bank hosted a webinar to highlight the options...
Founders Bank has established a new loan production office ...
Founders Bank is pleased to share a few promotions that occurred since the start of 2024....
Founders Bank team members and friends joined together to raise funds...
Ana Morales recently provided some insights on her involvement in nonprofit organizations that have an impact on our community. For the full story see the link below: https://www.thecommunityfoundation.org/news/faces-of-sharing-getting-to-know-sharing-montgomery-member-ana-morales...
The team at Founders Bank is thrilled to be named as one of the 75 WBJ Best Places to Work in Greater Washington! Member FDIC...
The Founders Bank team and an impressive group of business owners and leaders convened for a fun night of networking at Lia's in Chevy Chase last night. The Founders Bank mission is to "Build Stronger Communities". This event was an example of one way that we work...
Gerard M. McLoughlin, Jr., has been a banker in the Washington, DC, area for more than 20 years and is co-founder, executive vice president, and chief credit officer of Founders Bank, a community bank established in 2020 and headquartered in Washington, DC....
Another successful Founders Series Event was hosted in Alexandria for business owners and leaders that are shaping Alexandria’s future....
Founders Bank hosted a webinar to highlight the changes to the law...
Over a dozen Metro DC Hispanic Contractors Association members joined Ana Morales and Jonathan Higgins.....
Christopher Lipscomb and Gerard McLoughlin were proud to attend the 100th Annual Arlington Business Gala...
Charlie Tate was the President of Tate & Tryon, PC, an accounting and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C...
Derege Denu has joined Founders Bank as Vice President and Branch Manager....
The 2023 Founders Bank holiday celebration was held on the rooftop of the Shooshan Company...
“Building Stronger Communities” takes many shapes at Founders Bank....
Congratulations to Founders Bank director and The Menkiti Group Founder & CEO Bo Menkiti...
Founders Bank commercial loan officers, Robbie Hancock and Will Gorman, participated in the 31st Annual Holy Trinity School Fall Classic...
Founders Bank director, Pinkie Mayfield, was recently honored as the 2023 Leader of the Year with Leadership Greater Washington....
Founders Bank proudly sponsored and team members attended the Potomac Community Resources...
Founders Bank team members, Fransheska Guerra and Chris Lipscomb recently ...
Sporting new “Liftoff” Founders Bank t-shirts, the Founders Bank team enjoyed an evening of bowling and friendly competition....
“Liftoff” is Founders Bank’s new campaign intended to inspire conversation with locally owned businesses, nonprofits, and business leaders....
Do you pick the aisle or window seat when you fly? #BanksNeverAskThat....
Congratulation to Jim Shanahan, everyone at The Father McKenna Center and this year’s group of eight volunteers...
Chris Lipscomb, SVP, Northern Virginia Market Leader and Jon Higgins, President from Founders Bank, attended the 8th Annual Northern Virginia Regional Elected Leaders Summit....
Gerard McLoughlin, Founders Bank Chief Credit Officer, is living the Founders Bank mission of building stronger communities. ...
Founders Bank is excited to welcome Ana Morales to our team! Ana joins us as Senior Vice President and Director of Treasury Management....
Chris Lipscomb and Jon Higgins of Founders Bank attended the ribbon cutting ceremony...
Founders Bank has financed the acquisition of a mixed-use property at 901 King St. in Old Town Alexandria....
Check Fraud Alert! Please read the Wall Street Journal article about check fraud....
Founders Bank is excited to welcome Chris Lipscomb to our team!...
IntraFi Network™ Deposits (formerly known as ICS© and CDARS© deposit products) is a smart, secure, and convenient way to safeguard large deposits placed into a money market or CD....
WJLA ABC7 News at 11, 7 On Your Side’s Carl Willis featured a report that included Founders Bank Co-Founder, Jon Higgins, reassuring DC residents about the safety and soundness of community and regional banks in the District. Founders Bank has tools and strategies for insuring...
Gorman has served as a commercial loan officer for Founders Bank since just after its inception in 2020. ...
Founders Bank is pleased to announce the successful completion of its previously announced capital raise...
When we say we’re “building stronger communities”, that includes supporting the neighborhoods where our team members live, work and play. ...
Founders Bank was proud to participate in the St. John’s College High School’s Young Alumni Business Network Career Fair...
Founders Bank was proud to participate in the St. John’s College High School’s Young Alumni Business Network Career Fair...
Garrett Park, MD – Founders Bank customers, supporters (love those hats!), and residential home builders Christy and Steve Strazzella, show off their recently completed home located at 11115 Rokeby Avenue, in Garrett Park. ...
We are proud to have been named to Bethesda Magazine's 2022 list of top places to work....
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and Founders Bank is joining the ABA's #BanksNeverAskThat campaign....
Founders Bank recently provided financing for the construction of two single-family homes in Chevy Chase, Maryland....
Check fraud from USPS blue mailboxes has spiked across the country, and the D.C. region is a hot spot....
Founders Bank is excited to kick off a relationship with Hossein Goal and his partners in the development project at 2521-2531 Elvans Rd, S.E....
We are excited to share that Founders Bank has been named a #MoxieAwardDC finalist!...
Ed Harrington joins Founders Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending....
Founders Bank recently partnered with the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation and All Ages Read Together....
On April 13th, Founders Bank celebrated its two-year anniversary!...
As Women’s History Month comes to a close this week, we want to honor...
Founders Bank recently provided financing for the construction of a single-family home located in Bethesda, Maryland....
Unfortunately, the holidays are a time that kicks off the season of shopping scams. See below for some helpful reminders about how to spot a scam and stay one step ahead of the criminals. Scams to watch out for this holiday shopping season: Bogus Deals –Don’t...
Second Story is a Northern Virginia based nonprofit that transforms the lives of children, youth and their families by providing safe havens and opportunities for them to grow and thrive through programs that provide support at critical turning points in their lives....
Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent calls, emails and texts from scammers pretending to be from their bank. ...
Founders Bank is proud to celebrate with Huma Onorato, SVP and...
With 30 apartment-style units, the new DC SAFE facility will double current...
Introducing Zelle — a fast, safe and easy way to send money in minutes to friends, family and others you trust...
Celebrating this amazing group of bankers, our 1-year anniversary and reaching $100 million in assets! ...
Founders Bank CEO, Martin McCarthy, joined Bank Director CEO, Al Dominick, in a discussion about starting a bank in 2020....
This week the Federal Trade Commission aims to raise identity theft awareness and offer free resources to help educate consumers on steps they can take to help reduce their risk of identity fraud....
A few Founders Bank weekend warriors came together to pack up 400 meals for those in need before the snow came in....
Founders Bank continued to fulfill our mission of building stronger communities, not only through our loans and deposits, but through our focus on those in need....
Banks will never send you a text or email that asks you to click a suspicious link....
D.C.-based Founders Bank opened its doors on April 6 for the very first time, "the dawn of the pandemic," said CEO and co-founder Martin McCarthy....
Martin McCarthy (President/CEO) and Jake Emerson (SVP/Commercial Lending) pictured with our first “Financing provided by” sign! You can expect to see many of these popping up in your neighborhood in the coming weeks, months, and years as we work to build stronger communities....
As the chief communications officer and vice president of corporate affairs at Graham Holdings Company (formerly The Washington Post Company), Mayfield is a member of the executive team responsible for corporate affairs, investor relations, communications, strategic initiatives and advising the chairman on matters of special interest....
At Founders Bank, we are committed to building stronger communities. These communities include our employees, customers, investors, vendors, and those in need....
Knowing some cybersecurity basics and putting them in practice will help you protect your business and reduce the risk of a cyber attack....
Founders Bank is closely monitoring the outbreak of COVID-19 throughout our market area....
Founders Bank will be just the second new bank to open locally in more than a decade....
Founders Bank founding director Domingo Rodriguez was a banking leader in the Washington area for more than 40 years....
The brand new bank is also on track to raise tens of millions in startup funding....
The goal? Raise $25 million and build a bank with a strong culture....