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Baltimore Community Lending Welcomes Accomplished Leaders to Board of Directors
BALTIMORE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) is proud to announce the appointment of Amine Lahlou and Michael F. Allen to its Board of Directors, bringing a combined wealth of expertise and leadership to empowering small businesses and revitalizing Baltimore's communities.
Amine Lahlou serves as Regional Sales Leader for the Mid-Atlantic Market at PNC Bank, where he leads a team of business bankers delivering tailored business banking solutions. With more than 20 years of experience in strategic planning, leadership, business development, and risk management, Amine has a record of driving growth and building high-performing teams. Prior to PNC, he served as Senior Vice President in Citi Commercial Bank's Healthcare Practice Finance Group, where he co-founded and designed Citi's Healthcare Business Program. His leadership generated multimillion-dollar growth and earned him recognition as the top Healthcare Banker in the U.S. Commercial Bank.
Michael F. Allen is a seasoned commercial banker with over 30 years of leadership in community banking, business development, and credit administration. He serves as Executive Vice President of Harford Bank, overseeing commercial business development, credit administration, and strategic initiatives that drive significant growth. Throughout his career, he held executive roles at PeoplesBank, Kish Bank, and Mercantile County Bank, leading teams to achieve record loan and deposit growth, modernize lending processes, and strengthen credit cultures. Michael's expertise spans strategic planning, credit policy, and product development, with a proven record of fostering high-performance teams and building strong community and corporate relationships.
'Baltimore Community Lending is excited to have Amine Lahlou and Michael F. Allen join our Board of Directors. Their deep expertise, extensive networks, and dedication to advancing small business and community development align perfectly with our mission. We look forward to the insight and energy they will bring as we continue creating economic opportunities for Baltimore's entrepreneurs and developers,' said Watchen Harris-Bruce, President and CEO of Baltimore Community Lending.
With these new appointments, BCL's Board of Directors continues to reflect a dynamic mix of talent and experience to guide the organization's mission of supporting equitable economic growth and revitalization.
About Baltimore Community LendingBaltimore Community Lending is a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to providing flexible financing and technical assistance to small business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate developers in Baltimore's underserved communities. For over 30 years, BCL has worked to ensure that access to capital and resources is not a barrier to economic success.
Media Contact:Jessica BrockingtonMarketing and Communications Officer, BCL410.874.4719399706@
