Indiana Bankers Receive Top Honor
INDIANAPOLIS, In., — The Indiana Bankers Association has recognized three members of the state’s banking community with Leaders in Banking Excellence awards, the Association’s highest honor. Class of 2023 Honorees included Michael K. Bauer, WesBanco Bank, Wheeling, W.Va. (Bauer is based in New Albany, Ind.), Michael F. Petrie, Merchants Bank of Indiana, Carmel and Michael…
Corey Randl of One Community Bank Elected to the WMBA State Board of Directors
OREGON, Wis., — Corey Randl, SR AVP Mortgage Loan Officer at One Community Bank, has been elected to the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association State Board of Directors. “Corey Randl has been with OCB for over three years and has been a major contributor to the Mortgage Department’s growth and success. Corey actively engages with his…
ICBA Names Faith Lutat Vice President of Member Relations
Washington, — The ICBA has named Faith Lutat vice president of member relations. In this role, Lutat will help educate existing and prospective members about the benefits of ICBA and how the association assists them in achieving their business goals and objectives. “We are pleased to have Faith join ICBA’s Member Relations team,” said Bill…
ICBA Urges Court and CFPB to Grant Relief from 1071 Small-Business Rule
WASHINGTON, — The ICBA, the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT), and Texas First Bank have filed a motion and complaint calling on a federal court to declare that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 final rule is invalid and unenforceable and seeking preliminary and permanent injunctive relief. In a motion to intervene and…
Bill Borchers elected to a 3-year term on WMBA Board of Directors
OREGON, Wis., — Bill Borchers, SVP – Loan Servicing at One Community Bank has been elected to a 3-year term on the Wisconsin Mortgage Bankers Association (WMBA) Board of Directors of the Madison chapter. “I can’t think of anyone more qualified for this esteemed position than Bill. He is always staying up to date on…
ICBA Commends House Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON — The ICBA has commended the House Financial Services Committee for advancing an ICBA-advocated resolution to nullify the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Section 1071 small-business data collection and reporting requirements. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks thank the House Financial Services Committee members who voted to pass H.J.Res.66, which rebukes intrusive and overly burdensome…
ICBA Announces Launch of Online Community
ICBA Community gives community bankers access to peer-to-peer networking and discussion on relevant topics WASHINGTON — The ICBA has launched ‘ICBA Community’—an online platform offering professional networking and discussion opportunities exclusively for community bankers. “As an association established by and for community banks, ICBA has always been committed to identifying avenues to foster member engagement…
Fed Vice Chair Barr Targets Regulatory Capital Reforms on Largest Institutions
WASHINGTON — The ICBA issued the following statement on Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr’s remarks on pending regulatory capital rules. “ICBA and the nation’s community banks commend Vice Chair Barr for affirming that pending regulatory capital standards will target the largest and riskiest financial institutions, and we caution regulators to ensure new…
Polling Shows Strong Support for Bipartisan ACRE Act
WASHINGTON, — Following the Senate introduction of bipartisan legislation to support farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners, the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) released new polling conducted by Morning Consult showing broad support for the legislation. The Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act — introduced in the Senate by Sens. Jerry Moran…
ICBA Bancard Names Community Bankers as Chairman, Director
WASHINGTON, — ICBA Bancard, the payments-services subsidiary of the ICBA, has elected Ruth Christopher, board member for Citizens Bank of Las Cruces, N.M., and secretary of its holding company, Amador Bancshares Inc., as chairman of the ICBA Bancard board of directors. Michael J. Burke, Jr., president of ChoiceOne Bank in Lapeer, Mich., was also elected…