Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Severn Bancorp Inc., (NASDAQ: SVBI) ("Bancorp") parent company of Severn Savings Bank, FSB (the "Bank"), today announced the retirement of Philip V. Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Relationship Officer for Severn Savings Bank, FSB effective July 31, 2012.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Jones' retirement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release of Severn Bancorp, Inc., dated July 5, 2012 announcing retirement of Philip V. Jones, Executive Vice President and Chief Relationship Officer effective July 31, 2012.