Shore Bancshares, Inc. announced that George S. Rapp has joined the bank holding company as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective February 20, 2013, Mr. Rapp will become Chief Financial Officer of the holding company as Susan E. Leaverton transitions to a new primary role as the Chief Financial Officer of its lead subsidiary, The Talbot Bank of Easton, Maryland. In his most recent position, Mr. Rapp served as the Chief Financial Officer and one of the four executive founders at World Currency USA in Marlton, NJ where he was responsible for the financial operations, including raising capital to fund the start-up operation.