17 Jan Founders Bank Helps Advance Industry Goals at D.C. Bankers Association Board Meeting
In 2023, the Virginia and Maryland Bankers Associations united to form the D.C. Bankers Association (DCBA), creating a cohesive platform for advocacy on behalf of the D.C. banking community.
At Founders Bank, our mission to “build stronger communities” aligns with the collective efforts of the DCBA and the broader banking industry. This January, over 25 board members and industry leaders gathered at the American Bankers Association (ABA) offices in Washington, D.C., for the DCBA’s board meeting. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss critical challenges and opportunities facing the banking sector.
Keynote speakers included:
- Rob Nichols, President and CEO of the American Bankers Association
- Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
- Andy Bauer, Vice President & Regional Executive, Research of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Jonathan Higgins, Chair of the D.C. Bankers Association and Co-founder, President, and Chief Banking Officer of Founders Bank, played a key role in these discussions, exemplifying the leadership and vision Founders Bank brings to the DCBA.
Pictured (left to right):
- Bruce Whitehurst, President and CEO, Virginia Bankers Association
- Jonathan Higgins, Chair of D.C. Bankers Association, Co-founder, President, and Chief Banking Officer, Founders Bank
- Janene Jackson, President, D.C. Bankers Association, Executive Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
- Rob Nichols, President and CEO, American Bankers Association
This collaboration reflects the banking industry’s commitment to strengthening communities and driving impactful change.
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