Ken Warriner joins Meridian Corporation (NASDAQ: MRBK) board
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Meridian Corporation has appointed Ken Warriner to an open position on its Board of Directors and on the board of its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. The company highlighted his financial leadership, operational oversight and strategic planning experience across healthcare and aviation sectors.
Warriner is Senior Director of Finance and Administration at the Naples Airport Authority, overseeing accounting, IT, procurement, risk management and investments. He previously spent 16 years in the healthcare industry in senior finance roles, has served on Meridian’s Florida Advisory Council since 2022, and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Appointment effective date: April 27, 2026
Advisory Council service start: 2022
Healthcare industry tenure: 16 years
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Appointment effective date
April 27, 2026
Effective date of Ken Warriner’s board appointment
Advisory Council service start
2022
Year Warriner joined Meridian’s Advisory Council in Florida
Healthcare industry tenure
16 years
Time Warriner spent in healthcare finance roles before NAA
Aviation career start
2018
Year Warriner began at Naples Airport Authority
Key Terms
Board of Directors, Advisory Council, Senior Director of Finance and Administration, Certified Public Accountant, +2 more
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Board of Directors financial
"appointed to an open position on its Board of Directors and its principal subsidiary"
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
Advisory Council financial
"His prior service on the Advisory Council, combined with his deep financial expertise"
Senior Director of Finance and Administration financial
"Warriner currently serves as Senior Director of Finance and Administration of the Naples Airport Authority"
Certified Public Accountant financial
"He began his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant"
A certified public accountant (CPA) is a licensed accounting professional who has passed rigorous exams and met education and experience requirements to prepare, review, and officially certify financial statements and tax filings. For investors, a CPA's involvement is like a neutral referee confirming that a company's reported numbers are accurate and follow accounting rules, which improves trust in financial reports and lowers the risk of unexpected errors or misleading information.
Fortune 500 company financial
"Warriner spent 16 years in the healthcare industry with a Fortune 500 company"
Equal Housing Lender financial
"For additional information, visit www.meridianbanker.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender."
A lender who uses the phrase or logo “Equal Housing Lender” is signaling compliance with U.S. fair‑housing and anti‑discrimination rules that require mortgage and housing-related credit decisions to be based on financial factors, not race, gender, national origin, disability or similar traits. For investors, that label matters because it indicates the institution is managing legal and reputational risk associated with discriminatory lending; compliance helps protect a lender’s ability to originate loans, maintain regulatory standing and avoid costly fines or lawsuits — similar to a restaurant displaying health inspection compliance to reassure patrons and regulators.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 27, 2026, Meridian Corporation, Inc. (the "Company") announced that Ken Warriner has been appointed to an open position on its Board of Directors and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. A copy of the press release dated April 27, 2026 announcing Mr. Warriner's appointment is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
99.1 Press Release, issued April 27, 2026
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99.1 | Press Release, issued April 27, 2026 | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MERIDIAN CORPORATION (Registrant) | ||||||||||||||
Dated: April 27, 2026 | ||||||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Denise Lindsay | |||||||||||||
| Denise Lindsay | ||||||||||||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 484.568.5001 Contact: Christopher J. Annas CAnnas@meridianbanker.com
Meridian Corporation Announces Appointment of Ken Warriner to Board of Directors
Malvern, Pa. (April 27, 2026) - Meridian Corporation (NASDAQ: MRBK) today announced that Ken Warriner has been appointed to an open position on its Board of Directors and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately.
“Ken brings a strong background in financial leadership, operational oversight and strategic planning that will be a tremendous asset to our Board,” said Chris Annas, Chairman. “His prior service on the Advisory Council, combined with his deep financial expertise and experience across the healthcare and aviation sectors, will continue to support Meridian’s commitment to delivering long-term value for our customers and shareholders.”
Warriner currently serves as Senior Director of Finance and Administration of the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) in Naples, Florida, where he began his aviation career in 2018. In this role, he oversees accounting, information technology, procurement, risk management and investment activities for the Authority. Warriner has also served as a member of Meridian’s Advisory Council in Florida since 2022.
“I am honored to join Meridian’s Board of Directors and continue contributing to an organization with a strong reputation for relationship-driven banking and community commitment,” Warriner noted. “I look forward to working with the Board and management team to help advance the Bank’s strategic priorities.”
Prior to joining the NAA, Warriner spent 16 years in the healthcare industry with a Fortune 500 company, where he held roles as Assistant Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer for several hospitals in Florida and Mississippi. He began his career in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers and is a licensed Certified Public Accountant, holding a degree from Baylor University.
About Meridian Bank
Meridian Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Meridian Corporation (Nasdaq: MRBK), serves Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Florida through a network of bank branches, mortgage and wealth management offices. Offering a full suite of financial products and services, Meridian specializes in business and industrial lending, retail and commercial real estate lending, electronic payments and wealth management solutions, along with a menu of high-yield depository products, all supported by robust online and mobile access. For additional information, visit www.meridianbanker.com. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.