Advisory Board [Chair] – Diane Brown

As Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Prince George’s Community Federal Credit Union, Diane Brown’s passion is in assisting the residents & businesses of the county to grow and excel financially. Over her career, she has helped many individuals and businesses achieve success and fulfill their dreams through her work as a leader in the banking industry.

She started her banking career in the management training program with M & T Bank, formerly Citizens Savings Bank. She has also held leadership positions at SunTrust, Citibank & PNC Bank.

Diane is committed to helping & serving her community. She holds a seat on several professional boards including MidAtlantic Financial Partners, FSC First and Metropolitan Area Credit Union Management Association. She is a former Board Member of PDG Rehabilitation Services, Inc. – Rise Program, Women of Prince George’s and Greater Beltsville Business Association. Diane is also active with many other business organizations including Bi-County Business Roundtable, Women Business Owners of Prince George’s County, Prince George’s County Chamber of Commerce and Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce.

Diane is the President and Founder of the Women of PRIDE (Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Determination & Empowerment), a literacy program that motivates and encourages women to grow and learn through reading. She was formerly on the board of Dance Society, a competitive performing arts group specializing in the various disciplines of dance.

She was honored with the 2018 Community Leader Award from Women of Prince George’s and was a 2015 finalist for Smart CEO Money Manager. She was also selected as a two time guest on HUR Voices – Howard University Radio – SiriusXM Radio.  In 2012 and 2013, she was honored to be a Prince George’s County Business Leader of the Year Finalist and also recognized in the April 2012 issue of SmartCEO magazine as one of the region’s top bankers – Best of Banking.

Diane is a lifelong resident of Prince George’s County, an alumnus of the University of Maryland, enjoys reading & spending time with her family and friends. Her motto – ‘Be Kind, Be Smart, Be Your Best’ has served her and those that know her well.