On March 22, 2017, Andrew E. Clark resigned from the Board of Directors of Howard Bancorp, Inc. (Company) and Howard Bank (Bank), effective May 24, 2017, which is the date of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Howard Bancorp, Inc. Mr. Clark cited as the reasons for his departure his need to spend more time focused on a new business venture, which would not allow him to commit the same level of engagement to Howard Bancorp, Inc. as he has done for the past 12 years.