Eartha Morris
Chief Operations Officer, Forbright Bank
Eartha Morris is a career Banker with 30 plus years of senior leadership experience in the financial services industry with expertise in operations, strategic planning, technology management, risk management, enterprise Project Management, contingency planning, process improvement and policy.
She has built a strong track record of improving operational efficiency through innovation and technology, while ensuring that business objectives are aligned to products, processes, and service delivery. She is a strident advocate and has led many initiatives to automate controls, compliance, and risk management.
In addition to Banking, Eartha is passionate about educating our future leaders in financial literacy and has served several organizations in this capacity.
Ms. Morris holds the position of Chief Operations Officer for Forbright Bank with direct responsibility for the bank’s operations.
Prior to rejoining Forbright Bank, she served in similar roles with EagleBank, South State Bank, First Federal Bank of Charleston, Provident Bank of Maryland, and Riggs Bank.
Ms. Morris currently serves on the Advisory Board of LISC DC and has served on the boards of Forbright Bank, ITNCharleston Trident; President and Board Member for the American Institute of Banking (AIB); Board member for the Dialogue on Diversity; Caribbean Business Association; and Junior Achievement of the National Capital area.
Eartha holds a BS degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus.