Mountaire Farms Takes First Place as Inaugural Event Celebrates Community
SALISBURY, MD — [October 20, 2026] — Hebron Savings Bank brought together local business leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members on Saturday, October 17, for its inaugural HSB Executive Cornhole Challenge at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury.
The event featured local businesses competing in a double-elimination cornhole tournament, with each team representing a nonprofit organization of its choice. Designed to combine friendly competition with community involvement, the Challenge provided an opportunity to raise funds, build awareness, and celebrate the important work of nonprofit organizations serving our region.
In addition to the tournament, attendees enjoyed live music from The Mercury Agenda, local food trucks, an executive dunk tank, and other activities throughout the afternoon.
The final rounds brought together some excellent competitors from FiServ, Tezla Consulting, SVN | Miller Commercial Real Estate, Big Oyster, LLC, Mountaire Farms, and Chesapeake Utilities. Mountaire Farms captured first place, competing on behalf of the Relay for Life. Big Oyster, LLC finished second, representing Delaware Hospice. Relay for Life received $10,000 and Delaware Hospice $7,500.
Participating Businesses and Nonprofit Partners
The inaugural HSB Executive Cornhole Challenge was funded through the registration fee from each of the participating business. The day brought together the following businesses, their executives, and nonprofit organizations:
Participating Business |
Nonprofit Represented |
| Avery Hall Insurance |
Recovery Resource Center |
| Big Oyster, LLC |
Delaware Hospice |
| Chesapeake Utilities |
Village of Hope |
| Davis Strategic |
Habitat for Humanity |
| Fiserv |
Epoch Dream House |
| Hebron Savings Bank |
Salisbury Zoo Foundation |
| Mountaire Farms |
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life |
| Perdue Farms |
HALO Ministries |
| SVN Miller Commercial Real Estate |
Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore |
| Tezla Consulting Group |
Unstoppable Joy |
| TidalHealth |
TidalHealth Foundation |
| Whitehead Real Estate |
HALO and Adopt a Block |
| Worthington Realty Group |
Johns Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Program |
Gillis Gilkerson and Pohanka Automotive both made significant contributions but were unable to compete.
“The Executive Cornhole Challenge was about much more than friendly competition. It was an opportunity to bring our local business community together in support of organizations that make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day,” said Jennifer Poulsen, President and CEO of Hebron Savings Bank. “We are incredibly grateful to the businesses that stepped up to participate and to the nonprofits whose important work inspired this event. At Hebron Savings Bank, we believe being a community bank means actively investing in the people and places we serve. Seeing that spirit of generosity and community pride come to life was truly rewarding, and we look forward to building on this tradition in the years ahead.”
Building on the success of this year's inaugural event, Hebron Savings Bank is already planning the 2027 HSB Executive Cornhole Challenge, scheduled for early October. Local businesses are encouraged to join us for an afternoon of friendly competition, community engagement, and support for a nonprofit organization of their choice. It's a unique opportunity to strengthen community connections while making a meaningful difference for organizations serving our region. Nonprofits interested in being represented are encouraged to reach out to their local business partners and invite them to participate on their behalf.
Hebron Savings Bank extends its appreciation to the participating businesses, nonprofit partners, HSB Event Ambassadors, and everyone who helped make the inaugural event a success.
About Hebron Savings Bank
Hebron Savings Bank is a community-focused financial institution serving Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Since its founding over 116 years ago, the Bank has been committed to providing personalized banking services, fostering strong relationships, and supporting the growth and prosperity of the communities it serves. www.hebronsavingsbank.com
