Brian Knauer

With over 22 years of banking experience in the Baltimore City and County area, Brian specializes in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) lending.
VP, Relationship Manager

MORE ABOUT BRIAN:

He began his career in retail banking, spending four foundational years in branch operations before transitioning to Business and Commercial Banking, where he has spent the majority of his career to date. Throughout the years Brian has developed deep expertise across a wide range of areas, including investment real estate, SBA and Asset-Based lending, treasury management, business development, and relationship management. His approach combines strategic insight with a strong commitment to helping clients grow and manage their businesses effectively.

Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Community College of Baltimore County Foundation and is an active member of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce. He values the meaningful relationships and experiences he has built throughout his career and looks forward to this next chapter—supporting Maryland’s business community through Firstrust’s relationship-driven approach and unwavering dedication to entrepreneurial success.

MORE ABOUT BRIAN:

He began his career in retail banking, spending four foundational years in branch operations before transitioning to Business and Commercial Banking, where he has spent the majority of his career to date. Throughout the years Brian has developed deep expertise across a wide range of areas, including investment real estate, SBA and Asset-Based lending, treasury management, business development, and relationship management. His approach combines strategic insight with a strong commitment to helping clients grow and manage their businesses effectively.

Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Community College of Baltimore County Foundation and is an active member of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce. He values the meaningful relationships and experiences he has built throughout his career and looks forward to this next chapter—supporting Maryland’s business community through Firstrust’s relationship-driven approach and unwavering dedication to entrepreneurial success.

Please do not share personal or confidential information over email.

Brian Knauer

VP, Relationship Manager
With over 22 years of banking experience in the Baltimore City and County area, Brian specializes in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) lending.

MORE ABOUT BRIAN:

He began his career in retail banking, spending four foundational years in branch operations before transitioning to Business and Commercial Banking, where he has spent the majority of his career to date. Throughout the years Brian has developed deep expertise across a wide range of areas, including investment real estate, SBA and Asset-Based lending, treasury management, business development, and relationship management. His approach combines strategic insight with a strong commitment to helping clients grow and manage their businesses effectively.

Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Community College of Baltimore County Foundation and is an active member of the Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce. He values the meaningful relationships and experiences he has built throughout his career and looks forward to this next chapter—supporting Maryland’s business community through Firstrust’s relationship-driven approach and unwavering dedication to entrepreneurial success.

Please do not share personal or confidential information over email.