Bankers from Iowa Lobby in DC for Community Bank Issues

A group of community bankers from across Iowa joined community bankers from across the nation to spotlight community bank issues as part the Washington Policy Summit sponsored by ICBA, CBI’s national affiliate. The Summit spotlights the need for community bank regulatory relief, competitive parity and small business support.

After hearing speakers like Senate Banking Committee Chairman Richard Shelby of Alabama, Rep. Randy Neuberger, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit and Governor Daniel Tarullo of the Federal Reserve, the bankers called on each of the Iowa representative offices to articulate the unique needs of community banks.  There were also Agency Breakout Sessions featuring Martin Gruenberg, Chairman of the FDIC, Thomas Curry, Comptroller of the Currency, and Richard Cordray, Director of the FDIC.

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Iowa community bankers discuss the issues with US Rep Rod Blum (top, left) at the 2015 Washington Policy Summit.

CBI members meet with US Senator Jodi Ernst (right) during the 2015 ICBA Washington Policy Summit.

Attending the Summit and representing the Iowa community banking industry were:

• Kris Ausborn, Iowa Trust & Savings Bank - Emmetsburg
  
• Gus Barker, Community Bank of Oelwein
  
• Rob Dixon, Citizens State Bank - Sheldon
  
• Scott Dobesh - SHAZAM
  
• Wade Gort, Premier Bank - Rock Valley
  
• Kurt Henstorf, First Heritage Bank - Shenandoah
  
• Dave Hibbs, ICBA Midwest Regional Office - Urbandale
  
• Don Hole, Community Bankers of Iowa
  
• Brad Robson, First State Bank - Belmond
  
• Marti Rodamaker, First Citizens National Bank - Mason City
  
• Bob Steen, Bridge Community Bank - Mechanicsville
  
• Charlie E. Walsh, Farmers & Merchants Bank - Burlington
  
• Larry Winum, Glenwood State Bank - Glenwood
  

US Reps David Loebsack (top photo, sixth from left) and David Young (lower photo, sixth from left) stand with CBI members at the 2015 Washington Policy Summit.