HarVest Bank of Maryland

HarVest Bank of Maryland was a specialized commercial bank headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, that focused on serving the life sciences, biotechnology, and government contracting sectors. Founded in 2003 by biotech entrepreneur Dr. John Holaday and John Hollerbach, the bank was established to provide tailored financial solutions and seed capital to technology-driven companies in Maryland's I-270 corridor. It maintained close ties with the regional biotech ecosystem and partnered with organizations like the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) to support early-stage ventures. In April 2012, the bank was closed by the Maryland Commissioner of Financial Regulation, and its deposits and assets were assumed by Sonabank (now Primis Financial).