BLOOMINGTON, IN — Monroe Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Monroe Bancorp (NASDAQ: MROE), announced today that well-known trust officer, Mary Morrisette, has joined the Bank’s wealth management team.

“We have identified growth of our Trust and Wealth Management services to be an increasingly important part of our business plan. Our employees are integral in bringing our plans to fruition. I am delighted that we are able to add Mary Morrisette, an exceptionally talented trust officer, to our team,” said Mr. Mark D. Bradford, President and Chief Executive Officer of Monroe Bank.

Morrisette, a long-time Bloomington resident, has served the investment and trust interests of the greater Bloomington market for over 35 years. In her career, she has worked for Bank One, First National Bank and later Community Trust. Comments Morrisette: “I am thrilled that I am joining the excellent trust department of Monroe Bank. I know that the focus that I have always put on customer service is a good fit with the culture at Monroe Bank. I look forward to serving Monroe Bank’s present and future customers and working closely with Scott Walters and his team of trust officers and investment advisors.”

Monroe Bancorp, headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana, is an Indiana bank holding company with Monroe Bank as its wholly owned subsidiary. Monroe Bank was established in Bloomington in 1892 and offers a full range of financial, trust and investment services through its 17 offices in Central and South Central Indiana. The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Stock Market under the symbol MROE.