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Accounting Issues Committee
Commercial Banking Committee
Credit Union Committee
Electronic Banking & Payment Systems Committee
Federal Home Loan Bank System Committee
Government Affairs Steering Committee
GSE Policy Committee
Marketing & Public Relations Committee
MBank Council
Membership Committee
Mortgage Markets & Lending Technology Committee
Mutual Institutions Committee
National School of Banking Advisory Council
Professional Development & Education Committee
Regulation & Compliance Committee
Retail Banking, Operations, Security & Technology Committee
SEC & Corporate Governance Committee
Tax Committee
If
you would like to participate in any of the committees listed below or if you
need additional information please contact Danielle French at (202) 857-3115 or
email [email protected]
ACCOUNTING ISSUES COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Accounting Issues Committee evaluates both existing and proposed financial accounting,
auditing and reporting practices and makes suggestions to the Government Affairs Steering
Committee and Board of Directors for consideration as official ACB policy.
The Committee meets regularly with accounting policy makers to monitor, interpret and
discuss developments in the rulemaking process. When requested, the Committee reviews
the effects of suggested rules on the industry and offers practical industry perspectives.
The Accounting Issues Committee meets via conference call on a regular basis.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To be alert to legislative and regulatory issues that affect accounting and financial
reporting policies and practices of member institutions and to recommend actions to the
appropriate ACB policy-making body.
- To review and assess the publications, meetings and other accounting-related products
and services of ACB that are developed to assist members on financial management subjects.
- To advance new or revised financial and regulatory accounting standards by representing
member institutions on appropriate inter-industry accounting standards committees, assisting
in the establishment of appropriate standards, and providing member institutions with support
in the implementation of such standards.
- To formulate ACB policies incorporated in comment letters to FASB, bank regulators, the
SEC and other parties.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Jodie G. Goff
Manager, Accounting & Financial Management Policy
Phone: 202-857-3158
Email: [email protected]
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COMMERCIAL BANKING COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Commercial Banking Committee will monitor developments and trends in commercial lending, leasing,
cash management and capital markets products and services. The Committee will consider appropriate
actions to recommend to the Board to advance the interests of ACB members engaged in these activities.
The Committee will also assist in maintaining a regular dialogue with regulatory agencies on
commercial banking issues and offer ACB members’ perspectives on these issues, as well as
agency proposals and initiatives. Further, the Committee will serve as the liaison to other
organizations focused on corporate and commercial banking activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To monitor, discuss and review regulatory and legislative issues affecting commercial banking
activities and develop responses as appropriate.
- To develop and advocate legislative and regulatory policies that protect and enhance the ability
of ACB members to offer
competitive commercial banking products and services.
- To facilitate the dissemination of information about commercial banking trends and products and
services to ACB members through existing conferences, educational seminars, product endorsements and
publications.
- To recommend and monitor staff research projects on commercial banking products and services for
community banks.
- To suggest to ACB and/or ACB Business Partners commercial products and services that would help
ACB members compete and win in their markets.
- To develop a strong working relationship with the Small Business Administration, Risk Management
Association and other organizations focused on serving the needs of commercial customers.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Robert “Bob” C. Seiwert, III
Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking
Phone: 202-857-3125
Email: [email protected]
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CREDIT UNION COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Credit Union Committee guides ACB’s response to the increasing competitive inequity between
large, complex credit unions and community banks. The Committee makes policy recommendations to
ACB policy-making bodies and provides a forum for ACB members to share experiences about bank-like
credit unions. The Committee helps to develop educational materials for legislators, media, and
other interested groups. The Committee also assists ACB staff in developing comment letters that
address NCUA regulatory proposals.
The Committee will meet periodically at the call of the chairman, either in person or by teleconference.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To mobilize grassroots support for ACB legislative and regulatory initiatives pertaining
to credit unions.
- To monitor federal legislative and regulatory developments and assist ACB staff in
developing responses.
- To assist the Government Affairs Steering Committee and Board of Directors in developing
policies for a more appropriate credit union legal framework.
- To recommend strategy for achieving equitable tax and regulatory treatment for complex
credit unions and community banks.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Krista J. Shonk
Regulatory Counsel
Phone: 202-857-3187
Email: [email protected]
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ELECTRONIC BANKING & PAYMENT SYSTEMS COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
Members of the Electronic Banking and Payment Systems Committee serve in senior management and
executive positions within ACB member institutions and are interested in a broad range of
strategic issues relating to electronic banking and the payment system. The Committee monitors
legislative and regulatory developments in this area to help formulate ACB policy positions
and the promulgation of regulations supportive of community banks.
Focus areas include: Internet-based banking, online lending, privacy, electronic authentication,
payment systems, electronic check truncation, and other technology-related issues to promote the
competitiveness of ACB member institutions.
The Committee meets at least once yearly in person in conjunction with ACB conferences and
periodically via teleconference at the call of the committee chairman.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To monitor legislative and regulatory issues pertaining to electronic banking and payment
systems and to make recommendations to ACB’s Government Affairs Steering Committee and Board
of Directors regarding ACB policy positions on those issues.
- To follow the development of industry standards and norms related to electronic banking
and payment systems and to provide input into such efforts on behalf of community banks
(e.g., NACHA, BITS, etc.).
- To monitor strategic developments in the area of electronic banking to help community
banks provide competitive products that maintain consumer confidence and trust.
- To facilitate the dissemination of information about electronic banking and payment systems
to ACB members through conferences, educational seminars, product endorsements and publications.
- To recommend research projects that would produce useful information about electronic banking
and payment system developments for community banks.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Stephen “Steve” K. Kenneally
Director, Payments & Technology Policy
Phone: 202-857-3148
Email: [email protected]
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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK SYSTEM COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Federal Home Loan Bank System Committee monitors the mission, governance, operation and risk
management of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, and analyzes the impact of proposed changes in
legislation and regulation. The Committee suggests improvements in the System to assure its continued
cooperative ownership, viability and stockholder value. The Committee and ACB staff serve as
liaison to the Federal Housing Finance Board, the district Federal Home Loan Banks, the Council
of Federal Home Loan Banks, Congress and the Office of Domestic Finance at the Department of
the Treasury. The Committee monitors all legislative and regulatory developments to analyze the
potential impact on the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a forum for the discussion of issues facing the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
- To develop policy recommendations for the Federal Home Loan Bank System.
- To make reports of the committee’s findings and recommendations to the policy-making bodies of ACB.
- To serve as liaison with other trade associations on Federal Home Loan Bank system issues.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
William I. “Ike” Jones
Vice President & Legislative Counsel
Phone: 202-857-3132
Email: [email protected]
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STEERING COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Government Affairs Steering Committee serves as an adjunct to ACB’s Board of Directors. It develops
legislative and regulatory policy positions, which are presented to the Board of Directors for review
and approval. It is the primary forum for the exchange of government affairs information among members
and staff to develop ACB policy positions for Board approval.
The Committee not only provides advice to the Board and to staff, but is also expected to actively
support ACB legislative and regulatory policy initiatives.
The Government Affairs Steering Committee is composed of members of the Board of Directors and other
ACB members who have demonstrated interest in and involvement with legislative and regulatory matters.
The Committee meets at the call of the chairman, in person and via conference call.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To be informed of legislative and regulatory issues that affect the members of ACB.
- To develop legislative and regulatory policy positions on issues of major significance to ACB
members and to present such positions to the Board of Directors for review and approval.
- To provide clear guidance to staff in the ongoing development and refinement of legislative and
regulatory policy matters.
- To provide, as appropriate, witnesses to represent ACB at legislative and regulatory hearings.
- To initiate and report conversations and written communications with Members of Congress, state
officials and regulatory agencies to ACB elected officials and appropriate staff members.
- To serve as the leadership’s group in the membership grassroots political efforts.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Robert “Bob” R. Davis
Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Government Relations
Phone: 202-857-5088
Email: [email protected]
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GSE POLICY COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The GSE Policy Committee analyzes policy positions to guide legislative and regulatory issues that
affect the role and evolution of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and makes recommendations to the
Government Affairs Steering Committee and the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To give particular attention and consideration to issues such as the GSE regulatory mechanism,
the program authority under which the GSEs operate, the capital requirements to which they are
subject and the affordable housing goals that have been established for their purchase activities.
- To monitor new GSE initiatives to be sure they do not extend beyond their intended secondary
market functions.
- To assess the impact of current GSE operations on ACB’s member institutions.
- To develop and recommend corresponding policy principals to ACB’s Government Affairs Steering
Committee and to its Board of Directors.
ACB STAFF CONTACTS:
Robert “Bob” R. Davis
Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Government Relations
Phone: 202-857-5088
Email: [email protected]
Patricia “Patty” A. Milon
Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Phone: 202-857-3121
Email: [email protected]
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MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Marketing & Public Relations Committee develops strategies and tactics to promote the ACB and
community banking brand and the value community banking contributes to our economy, small businesses,
communities and consumers. The Committee helps develop marketing and public relations material and
supports the efforts of ACB and its member community banks.
The Committee meets at the call of the committee chairman, usually in conjunction with other
scheduled ACB activities or via conference call. The Committee reports to the Board of Directors
periodically on key project milestones.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To support the ACB branding project by developing further public relations and
marketing strategies and tactics, including supporting the brand for member retail use.
- To help promote community banking through public relations, identifying community bank
success stories and highlighting them to a broader audience, defining “community bank,” and other activities.
- To guide staff development in providing content, publications and other materials to
support members’ marketing and public relations efforts.
- To track marketing and demographic trends in the industry and suggest areas for ACB support.
- To identify marketing and public relations programs that can be used by ACB and members
that reach out directly to consumers to inform and educate them about particular issues such
as financial literacy, homeownership and identity theft.
- To promote and recognize the good works of member banks in their communities through the ACB
Community Bank Award program. The committee is responsible for reviewing all entries and selecting the winners.
ACB STAFF CONTACTS:
Monique E. Hanis
Senior Vice President, Marketing & Business Development
Phone: 202-857-3156
Email: [email protected]
Robert “Bob” P. Schmermund
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Member Relations
Phone: 202-857-3104
Email: [email protected]
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MBANK COUNCIL
SCOPE:
The MBank Council supports the priorities and needs of financial institutions that predominantly
serve minority and multi-cultural communities.
The MBank Council meets periodically via conference calls, and holds meetings during ACB-sponsored meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To review regulatory and legislative issues that affect financial institutions serving minority and
multi-cultural communities and their customers.
- To identify educational programs that assist minority and multi-cultural institutions, such as
customer service and management training, as well as continuing education for senior-level executives
and boards of directors.
- To partner with other ACB committees and ACB Business Partners to explore specialized products
and services that meet the unique needs of institutions that serve minority and multi-cultural
communities and their customers.
- To work with the U.S. House of Representatives’ Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic
Caucus, and the Congressional Asian and Pacific American Caucus.
- To work and participate with other organizations, including the regulators such as the FDIC to
promote and inform bankers and other constituencies on issues affecting banks that serve minority
and multi-cultural communities.
- To publish the MBanker to keep community banks that serve minority
and multi-cultural communities current on issues of particular importance to
them.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Robert “Bob” P. Schmermund
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Member Relations
Phone: 202-857-3104
Email: [email protected]
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Membership Committee is responsible for providing oversight and guidance in the development and
execution of strategies and tactics for membership retention and recruitment for both institutional
members and associate members.
The Membership Committee reports to the Board periodically on membership numbers, status of dues
renewals, and on the results of retention and recruitment activities. The Membership Committee meets
periodically at the call of the committee chairman, usually via conference call, or in conjunction
with other scheduled ACB activities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To direct the development of a membership plan for retention and recruitment utilizing a targeted
marketing and sales approach.
- To participate with members of the Board of Directors in direct communications with prospective
ACB members as well as to participate when possible in membership outreach events.
- To review ACB’s dues structure and ACB managing officer’s package, along with periodically reviewing
and assessing ACB’s competitive position versus other national banking trade organizations and
recommending changes to the Board of Directors as required.
- To serve as an ACB liaison to new members by offering them a helping hand and inviting them to
get involved and serve on ACB committees.
- To assist ACB staff in working with member institutions, which are at risk of dropping their
membership or have resigned their membership, in efforts to have them renew their membership.
- To help guide ACB staff in the identification of new products and services which would help in
the recruitment and retention of ACB members.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Robert “Bob” P. Schmermund
Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications & Member Relations
Phone: 202-857-3104
Email: [email protected]
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MORTGAGE MARKETS & LENDING TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Mortgage Markets & Lending Technology Committee monitors developments in both the primary
and secondary mortgage markets and makes recommendations on legislative and regulatory issues
that affect the operations and competitiveness of ACB members in those markets. The technology
aspects of its responsibilities encompass loan origination hardware and software, automated
underwriting systems, and automated appraisal and collateral evaluation developments.
A key component of the Committee’s activities and responsibilities is to act as liaison with
the secondary market agencies. The Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee
chairman, often in conjunction with other scheduled ACB events or conferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To review and assess legislative and regulatory issues that affect mortgage finance and
housing and to recommend action to the appropriate ACB policy-making body.
- To review and assess legislative and regulatory issues that affect the secondary market
for real estate secured loans and the secondary market GSEs, and to recommend action to the
appropriate ACB policy-making body.
- To monitor developments in mortgage finance, housing and secondary mortgage markets that
affect member institutions’ competitiveness in the marketplace, and apprise members of
important developments.
- To develop and maintain communication with secondary market-related agencies and to
promote a mutual understanding of the relationship between these agencies and ACB members.
- To foster continued dialogue for the purpose of developing new ideas and strategies to
increase the efficiency and effectiveness of member institutions’ mortgage lending operations.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Janet L. Frank
Director, Mortgage Finance
Phone: 202-857-3129
Email: [email protected]
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MUTUAL INSTITUTIONS COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Mutual Institutions Committee reviews all aspects of statutory, regulatory and marketplace
environmental influences on the status and role of the mutual form of organization for depository
institutions. The Committee considers both the preservation of the basic viability of mutuality
and retention of management discretion on the exercise of the option of conversion from mutual
to stock form. The Committee considers all aspects of corporate governance and the balancing of
stakeholder interests under both state and federal banking institutions and tax law.
The Mutual Institutions Committee is open to representatives of any ACB member institution in
mutual form, including institutions within mutual holding company structures, which are willing
to commit time to the consideration and development of ACB policies and services that affect
mutual institutions. The Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee chairman,
usually in conjunction with other scheduled ACB conferences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To ensure the continued viability of the mutual form of ownership for depository institutions.
- To monitor all regulatory and statutory initiatives on: mutual to stock conversions; the
compensation aspects of conversion; membership rules for mutual institutions; member rights
under both federal and state law; corporate governance procedures for mutual institutions under
federal and state banking law; regulations on capital compliance; and the treatment of
mutual organizations in other lines of business, such as insurance.
- To provide a forum for study and discussion of management topics and legislative and
regulatory issues having specific impact on mutual institutions.
- To assist in the development of ACB policy by making regular reports of committee findings
and recommendations to ACB’s policy-making bodies.
- To mobilize grassroots support for ACB legislative and regulatory initiatives taken in
the interest of mutual institutions.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Patricia “Patty” A. Milon
Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Phone: 202-857-3121
Email: [email protected]
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NATIONAL SCHOOL OF BANKING ADVISORY COUNCIL
SCOPE:
ACB’s National School of Banking Advisory Council provides advice and direction on ACB’s
National School mission, curriculum and standards. The mission of ACB’s National School of
Banking, as defined by the Advisory Council, is: “Prepare career-minded banking professionals
to manage their institutions and shape the future of the industry.” The Advisory Council is
composed of bankers, NSB alumni, faculty and an ACB representative.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To make certain that the ACB National School of Banking mission is in alignment with
the mission of ACB.
- To monitor industry education trends and implement initiatives to ensure ACB National
School of Banking’s competitive edge as a leader in industry education.
- To review and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum to ensure its continued
quality and relevance to its mission and make adjustments when necessary.
- To regularly solicit feedback from current students, alumni, faculty and industry
leaders on ACB National School Banking’s return on investment of sponsoring institutions and graduates.
- To explore and recommend appropriate delivery systems to maximize learning and
availability to banking professionals.
- To develop and implement marketing initiatives which promote and grow the school.
- To incorporate suitable uses of online technology throughout the curriculum, marketing,
and recruiting approaches.
- To promote and strengthen recruitment strategies and continued alumni involvement.
- To regularly communicate all advisory council initiatives, as well as the overall ACB National
School of Banking’s condition to the ACB Board of Directors.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Bowman N. Kell
Senior Vice President, Professional Development
Phone: 202-857-5583
Email: [email protected]
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Professional Development & Education Committee reviews recommendations of the staff on
professional development schools, workshops and conferences for members, from first-line supervisors
to chief executive officers and board members. The program review involves establishing quality
standards, reviewing curriculum, and monitoring the participant evaluations of all programs. The
Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee chairman.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To review for quality and member service all the workshops, conferences and schools of the Professional Development Department.
- To recommend new skills training, management development programs and delivery systems to
meet the changing business needs of the membership.
- To provide a regular and systematic assessment of the curriculum and all ACB conferences and workshops.
- To solicit from the membership suggestions, program critiques, and new educational initiatives.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Bowman N. Kell
Senior Vice President, Professional Development
Phone: 202-857-5583
Email: [email protected]
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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Regulation & Compliance Committee provides a forum for all ACB members to review regulatory and
compliance issues and proposals and to make recommendations on responses to regulatory proposals,
including, but not limited to, regulatory burden relief proposals and other proposals to amend
regulations issued by the federal banking agencies and proposals to implement new statutory requirements.
The Regulation & Compliance Committee promotes communications between the federal regulatory agencies
and ACB member institutions.
The Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee chairman.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide a forum for study and discussion of regulatory and compliance issues which affect
ACB member institutions.
- To assist in the development of comment letters to send to the federal banking agencies in
response to proposals.
- To develop positions and responses to agency initiatives and legislative and regulatory
proposals that impact compliance with regulations by ACB member institutions.
- To monitor examination practices of the federal banking agencies.
- To work with other ACB committees on the development of positions and comment letters.
ACB STAFF CONTACTS:
Patricia “Patty” A. Milon
Chief Legal Officer & Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
Phone: 202-857-3121
Email: [email protected]
Krista J. Shonk
Regulatory Counsel
Phone: 202-857-3187
Email: [email protected]
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RETAIL BANKING, OPERATIONS, SECURITY & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Retail Banking, Operations, Security & Technology Committee tracks issues in the areas of retail
banking, operations, security and technology and assesses the implications and impact for community
banks. Within this broad mandate, and from the perspective of the committee members’ specific
responsibilities and expertise, the Committee serves as a forum for discussing and sharing marketplace
trends and information in retail banking, operations and security issues that affect member
institutions. The Committee provides guidance on such issues as business planning, education
and meetings, legislation, management information systems, marketing, operational procedures,
publications, regulations, security, telecommunications standards and related areas.
The Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee chairman. A meeting is held in
Washington, DC to plan the National Operations, Security and Technology/Sales and Marketing
Conference, and the committee meets during the conference as well.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To review and assess relevant publication, meeting and other service plans of ACB and recommend
appropriate actions to the staff.
- To assist in the planning of the annual National Operations, Security and Technology
Conference & Marketplace.
- To be alert to legislative and regulatory issues that affect the retail banking, operations,
security and technology capabilities of member institutions and to recommend appropriate actions
to the ACB policy-making bodies.
- To represent member institutions on appropriate inter-industry task forces, which review
retail banking, operations, security and technology issues. The Committee also assists in the
establishment of appropriate recommendations and provides member institutions with support in
the implementation of such standards.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Stephen “Steve” K. Kenneally
Director, Payments & Technology Policy
Phone: 202-857-3148
Email: [email protected]
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SEC & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The SEC & Corporate Governance Committee monitors legislative, regulatory and industry developments
in the area of corporate governance and related securities law disclosures. The Committee will
review and provide input on proposals of government and private organizations addressing corporate
governance matters that affect ACB members, including proposals involving financial disclosure.
The Committee may also develop programs of interest and take other initiatives in the area of
corporate governance, including development of “best practices.”
The Committee meets periodically at the call of the committee chairman.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To review and discuss legislative, regulatory and private industry developments in
corporate governance, including securities law disclosure.
- To monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives and assist in developing
appropriate responses.
- To assist the Government Affairs Steering Committee and Board of Directors in
developing appropriate policies on corporate governance matters that reflect the
different organizational structures of ACB members.
- To communicate the Committee’s activities and efforts to the rest of ACB’s membership
through appropriate means.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
Sharon H. Lachman
Regulatory Counsel
Phone: 202-857-3186
Email: [email protected]
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TAX COMMITTEE
SCOPE:
The Tax Committee monitors tax developments in the legislative and regulatory arenas and makes
recommendations to the Government Affairs Steering Committee and the Board of Directors for
consideration as official ACB policy.
The Committee develops a proactive advocacy agenda and serves as a sounding board for the
ongoing development and implementation of tax information services to member institutions.
The Tax Committee meets via conference call bimonthly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To be alert to legislative and regulatory issues that affect the tax status and liability
of member institutions, and to recommend appropriate actions to the proper ACB policy-making body.
- To review and assist with the publication, meeting and other service plans of ACB with
respect to tax issues and recommend appropriate actions to the staff.
- To represent member institutions on appropriate inter-industry committees, assist in the
establishment of appropriate standards and provide member institutions with support in
implementation of these standards.
ACB STAFF CONTACT:
William I. “Ike” Jones
Vice President & Legislative Counsel
Phone: 202-857-3132
Email: [email protected]
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