Daniel Schrider vs David Payne

Daniel Schrider

CEO of Sandy Spring Bancorp

BIO: Mr. Daniel J. Schrider, also known as Dan, has been the President and Chief Executive Officer at Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc. and Sandy Spring Bank, Inc. since March 26, 2008 and January 1, 2009 respectively and served as its Chief Revenue Officer and Chairman since December, 2008 of Sandy Spring Bank, Inc. and previously served as the Senior Vice President and Division Manager since 1996. Mr. Schrider is the Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 2009, President since March 26, 2008, Chief Credit Officer since January 1, 2003, Chief Revenue Officer and Chairman since December, 2008 of Sandy Spring BanCorp. Inc. Mr. Schrider has overall responsibility for Sandy Spring BanCorp. Inc.'s lending and credit risk management functions. He is the President since March 26, 2008 and Chief Credit Officer since January 1, 2003 at Sandy Spring National Bank of Maryland and previously served as the Executive Vice President since January 1, 2003. Mr. Schrider began his career in retail banking in 1986. He has been a Director of Sandy Spring Bancorp Inc. since January 1, 2009. He serves as a Director of Sandy Spring Bank, Inc. He serves as a Director of the Maryland Title Center LLC, Maryland Bank Services Inc., Montgomery County Chapter of American Red Cross, Maryland Bankers Association and West Financial Services, Inc. Mr. Schrider is a Member of Maryland Industrial Development Finance Authority. He is involved with several community, civic and professional organizations. Mr. Schrider is a graduate of the University of Maryland and holds an M.B.A. in Finance from Mount St. Mary's University and also graduated from the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking and American Bankers Association's Graduate School of Commercial Lending.

David Payne

CEO of Westamerica Bancorporation

BIO: Mr. David L. Payne serves as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Westamerica Bancorporation. Mr. Payne has been the Chairman of Westamerica Bancorporation. since 1988 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since 1989 and serves as its President. Mr. Payne serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gibson Printing and Publishing Company and Gibson Radio and Publishing Company. He joined Westamerica from his family printing, publishing and cable T.V. business. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Westamerica Bancorp. He has been a Director of Westamerica Bancorporation. since 1984. He serves as a Member of Advisory Board at Global Energy Investors, LLC. Mr. Payne was awarded the American Bankers Association's Community Banker of the Year for 2009.