At its Government Relations Summit in March, ABA recognized a dozen banking industry leaders who have gone above and beyond to advocate for banks, their customers and communities. ABA Chairman John Ikard and Chairman-Elect Dan Blanton shared the stories to inspire and encourage bankers' continued engagement so that the industry can realize its policy goals. In addition to those highlighted below, the following were honored for their "excellence in advocacy": 1. Cynthia Lowman, president, United Bank of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Mich. 2. Brenda Hughes, senior vice president and retail lending administrator, First Federal Savings Bank, Twin Falls, Idaho 3. Browning Herbert, vice president and commercial relationship manager, Middleburg Bank, Middleburg, Va. 4. Julieann Thurlow, president and CEO, Reading Cooperative Bank, Reading, Mass. 5. Roger Beverage, president and CEO, Oklahoma Bankers Association, Oklahoma City, Okla. 6. Charles Schmalz, president and CEO, East Wisconsin Savings Bank, Kaukauna, Wis.
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