October 10, 2018

FDIC: New Members for the Advisory Committee on Community Banking Announced

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has announced the selection of seven new members for its Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which has been providing advice and recommendations to the FDIC on a broad range of community bank policy and regulatory matters since it was established in 2009. The Advisory Committee members represent a cross-section of community bankers from around the country.

“Community banks play a critically important role in the financial system and economy of the United States,” said FDIC Chairman Jelena McWilliams. “We are fortunate to have such highly respected professionals who are willing to volunteer their time and talents to provide input on the issues most important to community banks. I look forward to working with the Advisory Committee members.”

The Advisory Committee on Community Banking discusses and provides input to the FDIC on a wide variety of topics, including current examination policies and procedures, credit and lending practices, deposit insurance assessments, insurance coverage and regulatory compliance.

The new members of the Advisory Committee are:

The new members will join the following individuals already serving on the committee:

For more information, please visit the Advisory Committee on Community Banking webpage at https://www.fdic.gov/communitybanking/

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