Sound Community Bank CEO Laurie Stewart Elected to American Bankers Association Officer Position
August 08 2017 - 6:09PM
Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, was
selected as the candidate for the Vice Chairman position on the
American Bankers Association (ABA) slate of officers. Once
elected at the ABA Annual Convention in Chicago, October 15-17,
Stewart begins a 3-year term. The position advances from Vice
Chairman to Chairman-Elect, finally to Chairman over the course of
the term.
“I am honored to be nominated for this important role,” said
Stewart. “The evolution of the banking industry signals the
importance of collaboration, governance and ensuring a positive
impact. I plan to advocate for the industry with these ideals
in mind. ”
“We’re excited that the nominating committee has put forth such
an impressive slate of officers who have contributed so much to our
industry,” said Rob Nichols, ABA president and CEO. “These bankers
are passionate and engaged industry leaders who volunteer
tremendous amounts of their time to represent banks of all sizes
before Congress, regulators and gatherings in the U.S. and around
the globe. Our industry is grateful for their leadership,
dedication and expertise.”
ABA represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice
for the nation’s $17 trillion banking industry and its 2 million
employees. The association provides educational benefits and
programs for its members, represents the industry in Washington and
speaks on behalf of the industry in the press.
Stewart recently celebrated 26 years with Sound Community
Bank. In her 26-year career with Sound Community Bank,
Stewart led the conversion of the organization from a $38 million
dollar credit union to a $588 million publically traded commercial
bank. She has a long history in community banking and
participation in industry affairs. Recognized by American
Banker as one of the Most Powerful Women in Banking in 2011, 2015,
and once again in 2017, she served as Chair of the Board of
Directors of the Washington Bankers Association (WBA) and is
immediate past Chair for the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
Stewart is a frequent speaker at conferences and colleges locally
and nationally, and has testified in both Washington DC and
Olympia, Washington on a variety of legislative and regulatory
financial issues. She helped create the WBA’s Executive
Development Program which is now in its seventh year of
existence. Stewart is one of 14 bankers selected to serve on
the inaugural FDIC Advisory Board and subsequently the CFPB
Advisory Board.
Sound Community Bank is a full-service bank, providing personal
and business banking services in communities across the greater
Puget Sound region. The Seattle-based company operates banking
offices in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Jefferson and Clallam Counties
and on the web at www.soundcb.com. Sound Community Bank is a
subsidiary of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFBC).
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