Wade H. Barnes

Wade H. Barnes, MBA, currently serves as Managing Director for Financial & Professional Services at Hartman Executive Advisors, leading practice growth and overseeing a diverse portfolio of banking and professional services clients. Previously, Wade held positions including Chief Marketing Officer at Howard Bank, where strategic marketing initiatives drove client acquisition and retention, and Senior Vice President at 1st Mariner Bank, focusing on retail banking operations and marketing strategies. Wade's early career involved roles in eCommerce and consumer lending, alongside event operations at Elon University. Wade holds a BS in Business Management from Elon University and an Executive MBA from Loyola University Maryland.