OCEAN CITY, Md. — April 20, 2026 — The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) has elected its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, selecting industry leaders from across the country to help guide the future of community banking.

Bank of Ocean City announced that its President and CEO, Reid B. Tingle, has been appointed to the ICBA Board of Directors and will serve as Chairman of the ICBA Political Action Committee (PAC).

The ICBA PAC supports advocacy efforts that advance the interests of community banks nationwide, ensuring their voices are represented in legislative and regulatory discussions on Capitol Hill.

“I’m honored to represent our nation’s community banks as a member of the ICBA Board,” said Tingle. “ICBA’s advocacy is grounded in the real-world perspective of community banks like ours, helping shape policies that strengthen our ability to serve local businesses, individuals, and the communities we call home.”

This marks Tingle’s second one-year term on the ICBA Board. In addition to his board role, he serves on the ICBA Policy Development Committee and as a State Representative on the Federal Delegate Board.

About ICBA

The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, ICBA powers the potential of community banks nationwide.

Community banks play a vital role in local economies, using relationship-based banking to channel deposits into neighborhoods, support small businesses, create jobs, and help individuals achieve financial goals.

Learn more at www.icba.org.

About Bank of Ocean City

Bank of Ocean City is a locally owned, independent community bank dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves. Established in 1916 and headquartered in West Ocean City, Maryland, the bank operates six branches across Worcester County, Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware, including Ocean City, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Fenwick Island, and Selbyville.

For more information, visit www.bankofoceancity.com or contact President Reid Tingle at the 59th Street location, 5900 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, MD 21842, or by calling (410) 524-6144.