Mr. Cottingham received his AA at the University of Delaware in 1979, his BS from Salisbury State University in 1982 in Business Administration and Marketing concentration, and his MBA in 1983. He is an adjunct professor for the Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University since 1985 teach at least 4 courses each year. Work history includes Senior Loan officer and Executive Vice President for the Bank of Delmarva since 1991 and more recently Regional President of LINKBANK.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS include Westminster Presbyterian Church Member, Salisbury Chamber of Commerce, Lower Shore Enterprises Board Member, and the Salisbury School Educational Foundation Bd. Member