Executive Officers Conference

June 24–26, 2026 | Wequassett Resort & Golf Club | Cape Cod, MA

We are pleased to invite CEOs, Presidents, and those succeeding into these leadership positions to attend the 2026 Executive Officers Conference at the beautiful Wequassett Resort & Golf Club on Cape Cod.

This annual gathering provides an exceptional opportunity for bank leaders from across New England to connect with peers, exchange ideas, discuss industry challenges and opportunities, and strengthen professional relationships in a relaxed and engaging setting.

We are especially excited to welcome Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman as our keynote speaker. Ms. Bowman currently serves as Vice Chair for Supervision of the Federal Reserve Board and has been a member of the Board of Governors since 2018. As the only current Federal Reserve Governor with both community banking and state bank supervisory experience, she brings a unique and valuable perspective on banking, regulation, supervision, and the evolving economic landscape.

In addition to informative general sessions and valuable networking opportunities, attendees will enjoy golf at The Captains Golf Club, receptions overlooking Cape Cod, a traditional New England clambake, and optional lunch activities at the resort.

Overnight Accommodations

To reserve your room at Wequassett Resort & Golf Club, please click here:
Wequassett Resort and Golf Club – Reservations – Room Availability

Guaranteed Room Deadline is May 26, 2026.

We look forward to seeing you at Wequassett in June!

Questions? Check out our FAQs or contact registrations@massbankers.org

Registration Fees

Conference Only Registration

Early Standard Late

$1600.00

Agenda



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Wednesday - June 24
5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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Thursday - June 25
7:45 am
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8:30 am
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8:45 am
	Fireside Chat with Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve Sold Out! 0 Slots Left Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman In this candid conversation, Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman will share her insights on the current economic landscape, monetary policy priorities, and the role of the Federal Reserve in promoting a healthy and inclusive economy. The session will explore regional and national economic trends, inflation, interest rates, and the Fed’s outlook for the coming year. Michelle Bowman Federal Reserve System <p>Michelle W. Bowman has been serving as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System since November 26, 2018. Initially appointed to fill the remainder of an unexpired term, she was reappointed for a full 14-year term that ends on January 31, 2034. On June 9, 2025, Bowman was sworn in as the third Vice Chair for Supervision and is responsible for overseeing the supervision and regulation of depository institution holding companies and other financial firms supervised by the Board.</p><p>As the only member of the Board with banking and state supervisory experience, she chairs the Board's Subcommittee on Smaller and Regional Community Banking, and serves on the Board's Payments, Clearing, and Settlement Committee.</p><p>In addition to her work at the Board, Bowman chairs the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, an interagency body tasked with promoting consistency in financial examinations. Her international roles include serving on the Governors and Heads of Supervision group of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and as the U.S. Plenary member of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), where she chairs the FSB's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank for International Settlements.</p><p>Prior to her appointment to the Board, she served as the Kansas state bank commissioner from January 2017 to November 2018, and as vice president of Farmers & Drovers Bank in Kansas from 2010 to 2017. Her past public service includes serving as a deputy assistant secretary and policy adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, director of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, as well as working for Kansas Senator Bob Dole.</p><p>Following her time in Washington, Bowman led a government and public affairs consultancy in London before returning to Kansas in 2010. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a JD from the Washburn University School of Law. Bowman is a member of the New York State Bar.</p> <p>Michelle W. Bowman has been serving as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System since November 26, 2018. Initially appointed to fill the remainder of an unexpired term, she was reappointed for a full 14-year term that ends on January 31, 2034. On June 9, 2025, Bowman was sworn in as the third Vice Chair for Supervision and is responsible for overseeing the supervision and regulation of depository institution holding companies and other financial firms supervised by the Board.</p><p>As the only member of the Board with banking and state supervisory experience, she chairs the Board's Subcommittee on Smaller and Regional Community Banking, and serves on the Board's Payments, Clearing, and Settlement Committee.</p><p>In addition to her work at the Board, Bowman chairs the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, an interagency body tasked with promoting consistency in financial examinations. Her international roles include serving on the Governors and Heads of Supervision group of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and as the U.S. Plenary member of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), where she chairs the FSB's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank for International Settlements.</p><p>Prior to her appointment to the Board, she served as the Kansas state bank commissioner from January 2017 to November 2018, and as vice president of Farmers & Drovers Bank in Kansas from 2010 to 2017. Her past public service includes serving as a deputy assistant secretary and policy adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, director of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, as well as working for Kansas Senator Bob Dole.</p><p>Following her time in Washington, Bowman led a government and public affairs consultancy in London before returning to Kansas in 2010. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a JD from the Washburn University School of Law. Bowman is a member of the New York State Bar.</p> Kathleen Murphy Mass Bankers Association <p>Kathleen Murphy is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Bankers Association, which represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the premier partner and trusted resource for the Commonwealth’s $602 billion banking industry.</p><p><br>With a career spanning state and national banking associations, Kathleen joined MBA in 2020 following twenty-one years at the helm of the Maryland Bankers Association in Annapolis. Before joining the Maryland association, Kathleen served as Director of Community Banking for the American Bankers Association in Washington, D. C. where she led the Association’s largest constituency group of community bank CEOs which influenced policy, education, communication and service strategies.</p><p><br>Kathleen’s earlier career highlights include working as Director of Communications for the Ohio Bankers Association and for Bank One in Columbus.</p><p><br>She serves on the Board of Directors of th e BDC Capital Corporation and the Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association (SBERA) and serves on the ABA Community Bankers Council and Mutual Bank Administrative Committee. Kathleen was elected by her peers to chair the State Bankers Association Alliance and in this role served on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association in 2010-2011. She also served from 2012-2019 on the Board of Trustees of Marietta College. Kathleen is recipient of numerous awards including the 2021 Marietta College Distinguished Alumni Award; 2019 Maryland Government Relations Association Community Service Award; the Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2017 and one of fifty Influential Marylanders named by The Daily Record in 2009, 2014 and 2017 and inducted into its Circle of Excellence in 2017.<br> </p><p>Kathleen is a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta Ohio and has completed Executive Education courses at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Kathleen and her husband Mike are avid boaters and reside on Boston’s South Shore.<br>200</p> <p>Kathleen Murphy is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Bankers Association, which represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the premier partner and trusted resource for the Commonwealth’s $602 billion banking industry.</p><p><br>With a career spanning state and national banking associations, Kathleen joined MBA in 2020 following twenty-one years at the helm of the Maryland Bankers Association in Annapolis. Before joining the Maryland association, Kathleen served as Director of Community Banking for the American Bankers Association in Washington, D. C. where she led the Association’s largest constituency group of community bank CEOs which influenced policy, education, communication and service strategies.</p><p><br>Kathleen’s earlier career highlights include working as Director of Communications for the Ohio Bankers Association and for Bank One in Columbus.</p><p><br>She serves on the Board of Directors of th e BDC Capital Corporation and the Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association (SBERA) and serves on the ABA Community Bankers Council and Mutual Bank Administrative Committee. Kathleen was elected by her peers to chair the State Bankers Association Alliance and in this role served on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association in 2010-2011. She also served from 2012-2019 on the Board of Trustees of Marietta College. Kathleen is recipient of numerous awards including the 2021 Marietta College Distinguished Alumni Award; 2019 Maryland Government Relations Association Community Service Award; the Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2017 and one of fifty Influential Marylanders named by The Daily Record in 2009, 2014 and 2017 and inducted into its Circle of Excellence in 2017.<br> </p><p>Kathleen is a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta Ohio and has completed Executive Education courses at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Kathleen and her husband Mike are avid boaters and reside on Boston’s South Shore.<br>200</p>
9:45 am
	Digital Asset Landscape Sold Out! 0 Slots Left Join Wade Peery of Independent Community Bankers of America for an informative session exploring the rapidly evolving world of digital assets and their growing impact on the banking industry. This presentation will provide community bankers with a practical overview of key concepts including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, blockchain technology, and emerging use cases within financial services. Attendees will gain insight into current industry trends, regulatory considerations, potential risks, and strategic opportunities as digital assets continue to shape the future of banking. Wade Peery Independent Community Bankers of America <div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"><div data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-is-intersecting="true"><div class="relative w-full overflow-visible"><section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&:has([data-writing-block])>]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-co ntent-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="e5d4d949-c530-4a02-acab-b86f83102456" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" da ta-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"><p data-start="0" data-end="403"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal">Wade Peery</span> is a longtime community banking executive and recognized expert in digital assets and financial technology innovation. 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10:45 am
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11:00 am
	Building an Inclusive Talent Strategy for the Future Workforce Sold Out! 0 Slots Left Join this engaging session to explore how organizations can align talent strategy with a people-first mission to drive innovation, inclusion, and long-term success. Drawing on extensive experience in talent acquisition, diversity, HR analytics, and strategic workforce planning, this presentation will examine how leading organizations are building inclusive cultures and high-performing talent. Anis Baig MassMutual <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">At MassMutu al, my mission intertwines with the organization's ethos of people protecting people, guiding my focus on Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and leveraging HR Analytics to bolster our collective success. My expertise in shaping Talent Centers of Excellence is drawn from a rich history of fostering inclusive cultures and driving strategic talent management, particularly in the technology, biopharma and insurance industry.</span></span><br><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", H elvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Our team excels in architecting Employer Value Propositions and Employer Branding that resonate across global markets, ensuring MassMutual's vision is embraced by a diverse workforce. With a robust background in biopharmaceuticals and technology sectors, I bring a holistic view to talent strategy, harmonizing innovation with human-centric values to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic work environment.</span></span></p> <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">At MassMutu al, my mission intertwines with the organization's ethos of people protecting people, guiding my focus on Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and leveraging HR Analytics to bolster our collective success. My expertise in shaping Talent Centers of Excellence is drawn from a rich history of fostering inclusive cultures and driving strategic talent management, particularly in the technology, biopharma and insurance industry.</span></span><br><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", H elvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Our team excels in architecting Employer Value Propositions and Employer Branding that resonate across global markets, ensuring MassMutual's vision is embraced by a diverse workforce. With a robust background in biopharmaceuticals and technology sectors, I bring a holistic view to talent strategy, harmonizing innovation with human-centric values to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic work environment.</span></span></p>
1:00 pm
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Friday - June 26
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	Fireside Chat: Leadership, Community Banking & the Future of Financial Services Sold Out! 0 Slots Left Join Kenneth Kelly, Chair of the American Bankers Association and Chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank, along with Anne Tangen, President and CEO of BankFive, for an engaging fireside chat exploring leadership, advocacy, and the future of community banking. Drawing from their experiences leading respected financial institutions and shaping the industry at the national level, Kenneth and Anne will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing banks today, the evolving regulatory and economic landscape, and the critical role community banks play in supporting local businesses and customers. Attendees will gain valuable insights into leadership, innovation, talent development, and how relationship banking continues to strengthen communities and drive long-term success. Kenneth Kelly American Bankers Association <p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth serves as Chairman and CEO of First Independence Corp and <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.firstindependence.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>First Independence Bank</u></strong></a>, a minority depository institu tion based in Detroit, Michigan. He is a respected leader in the banking community. Under his leadership, the corporation has doubled its book value over the past five years. In October 2025, he was selected as chair of the American Bankers Association, where he served as vice chair from 2023 to 2025 and as a board member from 2020 to 2023. In this role, he represented the voice of the nation’s $25 trillion banking industry. In March 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which holds assets totaling approximately $70 billion, to fill an unexpired term that ended in December 2023.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-c olor:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">In March 2022, Kenneth was selected by the Chairman of the FDIC to serve a three-year term on the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN). He also served as Chairman of the National Bankers Association from 2018 to 2020, representing minority banks across the U.S. Additionally, from 2018 to 2020, he was a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Seventh District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). From 2018 to 2021, he served on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman’s Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which provides advice and recommendations to the FDIC on policy and regulatory matters affecting community banks. Kenneth serves on the Community Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis since 2024. In October 2019, he testified as an expert witness before the U.S. Congressional House Financial Services Subcommittee.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth is <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.nacdonline.org/landing-pages/get-nacd-directorship-certified/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=certification&utm_content=rsa&utm_camp aign=branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19631446056&gbraid=0AAAAApOOwhgIVJrFUb7-m7mT5peZkL4VX&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiJO5puaNjQMVo1pHAR27YDMSEAAYASAAEgK4vvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>NACD Directorship Certified</u></strong></a>, a credential that underscores his expertise in governance and leadership at the board level.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth also served as chairperson of the Auburn University Engineering Alumni Council, where he worked with a successful group of alumni, including many CEOs, to assist the dean of the College of Engineering with research and development, fundraising, and academic achievement. He was the first African American to hold this position. In 2019, during the dedication of the new Brown Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center, the Kenneth Kelly Engineering Academic Excellence Program Reception Area was named in his honor. Kenneth was also Auburn University’s Commencement Speaker on April 30, 2021.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-de coration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Before his career in banking, Kenneth enjoyed a 27-year career in the electric utility sector, where he held numerous roles within Southern Company. His final position involved negotiating acquisitions of large renewable solar projects, with a combined partnership value of $3.4 billion. In 2018, Kenneth was inducted as the 137th Distinguished Auburn Engineer, and in February 2020, he was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.</p> <p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth serves as Chairman and CEO of First Independence Corp and <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.firstindependence.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>First Independence Bank</u></strong></a>, a minority depository institu tion based in Detroit, Michigan. He is a respected leader in the banking community. Under his leadership, the corporation has doubled its book value over the past five years. In October 2025, he was selected as chair of the American Bankers Association, where he served as vice chair from 2023 to 2025 and as a board member from 2020 to 2023. In this role, he represented the voice of the nation’s $25 trillion banking industry. In March 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which holds assets totaling approximately $70 billion, to fill an unexpired term that ended in December 2023.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-c olor:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">In March 2022, Kenneth was selected by the Chairman of the FDIC to serve a three-year term on the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN). He also served as Chairman of the National Bankers Association from 2018 to 2020, representing minority banks across the U.S. Additionally, from 2018 to 2020, he was a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Seventh District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). From 2018 to 2021, he served on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman’s Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which provides advice and recommendations to the FDIC on policy and regulatory matters affecting community banks. Kenneth serves on the Community Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis since 2024. In October 2019, he testified as an expert witness before the U.S. Congressional House Financial Services Subcommittee.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth is <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.nacdonline.org/landing-pages/get-nacd-directorship-certified/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=certification&utm_content=rsa&utm_camp aign=branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19631446056&gbraid=0AAAAApOOwhgIVJrFUb7-m7mT5peZkL4VX&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiJO5puaNjQMVo1pHAR27YDMSEAAYASAAEgK4vvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>NACD Directorship Certified</u></strong></a>, a credential that underscores his expertise in governance and leadership at the board level.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth also served as chairperson of the Auburn University Engineering Alumni Council, where he worked with a successful group of alumni, including many CEOs, to assist the dean of the College of Engineering with research and development, fundraising, and academic achievement. He was the first African American to hold this position. In 2019, during the dedication of the new Brown Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center, the Kenneth Kelly Engineering Academic Excellence Program Reception Area was named in his honor. Kenneth was also Auburn University’s Commencement Speaker on April 30, 2021.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-de coration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Before his career in banking, Kenneth enjoyed a 27-year career in the electric utility sector, where he held numerous roles within Southern Company. His final position involved negotiating acquisitions of large renewable solar projects, with a combined partnership value of $3.4 billion. In 2018, Kenneth was inducted as the 137th Distinguished Auburn Engineer, and in February 2020, he was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.</p> Anne Tangen BankFive <p>Anne P. Tangen joined BankFive in 2020, driving significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and employee development. A former Chief Information Officer, Anne values the blend of personal service and innovative, customer-friendly technology. Her leadership has earned recognition from media, the community, and industry peers.</p><p>Anne has extensive experience in business and product strategy for wealth management, institutional asset management, and cash management services. She began her career at Fidelity Investments, spent 14 years in leadership roles, and later joined State Street Bank to launch a wealth management business generating $90MM annually. Prior to BankFive, she was Chief Operating Officer at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. </p><p>A graduate of the University of Vermont, Anne founded the Alden Pettengill Foundation and serves on multiple boards, including the SouthCoast Community Foundation and the Massachusetts Ban kers Association. Under her leadership, BankFive has earned accolades like The Women’s Edge Top 100 Women-Led Businesses. Anne frequently speaks at industry conferences and received the 2023 Northeast Women of Banking Award.</p> <p>Anne P. Tangen joined BankFive in 2020, driving significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and employee development. A former Chief Information Officer, Anne values the blend of personal service and innovative, customer-friendly technology. Her leadership has earned recognition from media, the community, and industry peers.</p><p>Anne has extensive experience in business and product strategy for wealth management, institutional asset management, and cash management services. She began her career at Fidelity Investments, spent 14 years in leadership roles, and later joined State Street Bank to launch a wealth management business generating $90MM annually. Prior to BankFive, she was Chief Operating Officer at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. </p><p>A graduate of the University of Vermont, Anne founded the Alden Pettengill Foundation and serves on multiple boards, including the SouthCoast Community Foundation and the Massachusetts Ban kers Association. Under her leadership, BankFive has earned accolades like The Women’s Edge Top 100 Women-Led Businesses. Anne frequently speaks at industry conferences and received the 2023 Northeast Women of Banking Award.</p>
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Anis Baig <p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">At MassMutual, my mission intertwines with the organization's ethos of people protecting people, guiding my focus on Talent Acquisition, Diversity Equity, Inclusion, and leveraging HR Analytics to bolster our collective success. My expertise in shaping Talent Centers of Excellence is drawn from a rich history of fostering inclusive cultures and driving strategic talent management, particularly in the technology, biopharma and insurance industry.</span></span><br><br><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgba(0,0,0,0.9);font-family:-apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", "Fira Sans", Ubuntu, Oxygen, "Oxygen Sans", Cantarell, "Droid Sans", "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Lucida Grande", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;display:inline !important;float:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Our team excels in architecting Employer Value Propositions and Employer Branding that resonate across global markets, ensuring MassMutual's vision is embraced by a diverse workforce. With a robust background in biopharmaceuticals and technology sectors, I bring a holistic view to talent strategy, harmonizing innovation with human-centric values to navigate the complexities of today's dynamic work environment.</span></span></p>	MassMutual	Building an Inclusive Talent Strategy for the Future Workforce
Anne Tangen <p>Anne P. Tangen joined BankFive in 2020, driving significant investments in technology, infrastructure, and employee development. A former Chief Information Officer, Anne values the blend of personal service and innovative, customer-friendly technology. Her leadership has earned recognition from media, the community, and industry peers.</p><p>Anne has extensive experience in business and product strategy for wealth management, institutional asset management, and cash management services. She began her career at Fidelity Investments, spent 14 years in leadership roles, and later joined State Street Bank to launch a wealth management business generating $90MM annually. Prior to BankFive, she was Chief Operating Officer at The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. </p><p>A graduate of the University of Vermont, Anne founded the Alden Pettengill Foundation and serves on multiple boards, including the SouthCoast Community Foundation and the Massachusetts Bankers Association. Under her leadership, BankFive has earned accolades like The Women’s Edge Top 100 Women-Led Businesses. Anne frequently speaks at industry conferences and received the 2023 Northeast Women of Banking Award.</p>	BankFive	Fireside Chat: Leadership, Community Banking & the Future of Financial Services
Kathleen Murphy <p>Kathleen Murphy is the president and CEO of the Massachusetts Bankers Association, which represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the premier partner and trusted resource for the Commonwealth’s $602 billion banking industry.</p><p><br>With a career spanning state and national banking associations, Kathleen joined MBA in 2020 following twenty-one years at the helm of the Maryland Bankers Association in Annapolis. Before joining the Maryland association, Kathleen served as Director of Community Banking for the American Bankers Association in Washington, D. C. where she led the Association’s largest constituency group of community bank CEOs which influenced policy, education, communication and service strategies.</p><p><br>Kathleen’s earlier career highlights include working as Director of Communications for the Ohio Bankers Association and for Bank One in Columbus.</p><p><br>She serves on the Board of Directors of the BDC Capital Corporation and the Savings Banks Employees Retirement Association (SBERA) and serves on the ABA Community Bankers Council and Mutual Bank Administrative Committee. Kathleen was elected by her peers to chair the State Bankers Association Alliance and in this role served on the Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association in 2010-2011. She also served from 2012-2019 on the Board of Trustees of Marietta College. Kathleen is recipient of numerous awards including the 2021 Marietta College Distinguished Alumni Award; 2019 Maryland Government Relations Association Community Service Award; the Daily Record’s Top 100 Women in Maryland in 2017 and one of fifty Influential Marylanders named by The Daily Record in 2009, 2014 and 2017 and inducted into its Circle of Excellence in 2017.<br> </p><p>Kathleen is a graduate of Marietta College in Marietta Ohio and has completed Executive Education courses at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business. Kathleen and her husband Mike are avid boaters and reside on Boston’s South Shore.<br>200</p>	Mass Bankers Association	Fireside Chat with Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve
Kenneth Kelly <p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth serves as Chairman and CEO of First Independence Corp and <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.firstindependence.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>First Independence Bank</u></strong></a>, a minority depository institution based in Detroit, Michigan. He is a respected leader in the banking community. Under his leadership, the corporation has doubled its book value over the past five years. In October 2025, he was selected as chair of the American Bankers Association, where he served as vice chair from 2023 to 2025 and as a board member from 2020 to 2023. In this role, he represented the voice of the nation’s $25 trillion banking industry. In March 2023, he was appointed to the board of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis, which holds assets totaling approximately $70 billion, to fill an unexpired term that ended in December 2023.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">In March 2022, Kenneth was selected by the Chairman of the FDIC to serve a three-year term on the FDIC Advisory Committee on Economic Inclusion (ComE-IN). He also served as Chairman of the National Bankers Association from 2018 to 2020, representing minority banks across the U.S. Additionally, from 2018 to 2020, he was a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Seventh District Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). From 2018 to 2021, he served on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Chairman’s Advisory Committee on Community Banking, which provides advice and recommendations to the FDIC on policy and regulatory matters affecting community banks. Kenneth serves on the Community Advisory Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis since 2024. In October 2019, he testified as an expert witness before the U.S. Congressional House Financial Services Subcommittee.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth is <a style="background-color:transparent;box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(0, 96, 185);cursor:pointer;font-family:Lato, sans-serif;transition:color 0.25s ease-in-out;" href="https://www.nacdonline.org/landing-pages/get-nacd-directorship-certified/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=certification&utm_content=rsa&utm_campaign=branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19631446056&gbraid=0AAAAApOOwhgIVJrFUb7-m7mT5peZkL4VX&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiJO5puaNjQMVo1pHAR27YDMSEAAYASAAEgK4vvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong><u>NACD Directorship Certified</u></strong></a>, a credential that underscores his expertise in governance and leadership at the board level.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Kenneth also served as chairperson of the Auburn University Engineering Alumni Council, where he worked with a successful group of alumni, including many CEOs, to assist the dean of the College of Engineering with research and development, fundraising, and academic achievement. He was the first African American to hold this position. In 2019, during the dedication of the new Brown Kopel Engineering Student Achievement Center, the Kenneth Kelly Engineering Academic Excellence Program Reception Area was named in his honor. Kenneth was also Auburn University’s Commencement Speaker on April 30, 2021.</p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(80, 80, 80);font-family:Lato, sans-serif;font-size:18px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:15px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;">Before his career in banking, Kenneth enjoyed a 27-year career in the electric utility sector, where he held numerous roles within Southern Company. His final position involved negotiating acquisitions of large renewable solar projects, with a combined partnership value of $3.4 billion. In 2018, Kenneth was inducted as the 137th Distinguished Auburn Engineer, and in February 2020, he was inducted into the State of Alabama Engineering Hall of Fame.</p>	American Bankers Association	Fireside Chat: Leadership, Community Banking & the Future of Financial Services
Michelle Bowman <p>Michelle W. Bowman has been serving as a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System since November 26, 2018. Initially appointed to fill the remainder of an unexpired term, she was reappointed for a full 14-year term that ends on January 31, 2034. On June 9, 2025, Bowman was sworn in as the third Vice Chair for Supervision and is responsible for overseeing the supervision and regulation of depository institution holding companies and other financial firms supervised by the Board.</p><p>As the only member of the Board with banking and state supervisory experience, she chairs the Board's Subcommittee on Smaller and Regional Community Banking, and serves on the Board's Payments, Clearing, and Settlement Committee.</p><p>In addition to her work at the Board, Bowman chairs the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, an interagency body tasked with promoting consistency in financial examinations. Her international roles include serving on the Governors and Heads of Supervision group of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and as the U.S. Plenary member of the Financial Stability Board (FSB), where she chairs the FSB's Standing Committee on Supervisory and Regulatory Cooperation. She is also a member of the Advisory Board of the Financial Stability Institute of the Bank for International Settlements.</p><p>Prior to her appointment to the Board, she served as the Kansas state bank commissioner from January 2017 to November 2018, and as vice president of Farmers & Drovers Bank in Kansas from 2010 to 2017. Her past public service includes serving as a deputy assistant secretary and policy adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge, director of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, as well as working for Kansas Senator Bob Dole.</p><p>Following her time in Washington, Bowman led a government and public affairs consultancy in London before returning to Kansas in 2010. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a JD from the Washburn University School of Law. Bowman is a member of the New York State Bar.</p>	Federal Reserve System	Fireside Chat with Vice Chair Michelle W. Bowman, Federal Reserve
Wade Peery <div class="qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot"><div data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-is-intersecting="true"><div class="relative w-full overflow-visible"><section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [&:has([data-writing-block])>]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:fbfd5d73-7af2-4753-b8dc-fabfd49d9986-3" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"><div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)"><div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn"><div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow"><div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="e5d4d949-c530-4a02-acab-b86f83102456" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-5" data-turn-start-message="true" tabindex="0"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden"><div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling"><p data-start="0" data-end="403"><span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal">Wade Peery</span> is a longtime community banking executive and recognized expert in digital assets and financial technology innovation. He currently serves as an advisor to the <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal">Independent Community Bankers of America</span>, where he provides strategic guidance on digital asset custody, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and emerging digital asset solutions impacting the banking industry.</p><p data-start="407" data-end="857">Prior to his work with ICBA, Peery served as Chief Innovations Officer at <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline whitespace-normal">FirstBank</span> in Nashville, Tennessee, where he focused on innovation strategy and the evolving intersection of banking and technology. In his advisory role, he helps shape ICBA’s digital asset education initiatives, contributes to policy discussions, and evaluates digital asset providers and investment opportunities for community banks nationwide.</p><p data-start="861" data-end="1162" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">A frequent industry speaker and contributor to ICBA’s award-winning publication, <em data-start="942" data-end="962"><i>Independent Banker</i></em>, Peery is widely respected for helping financial institutions navigate the rapidly changing digital asset landscape and understand the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"> </div><div data-testid="bazaar-slot-visibility-timeout" data-test-id="bazaar-slot-visibility-timeout"> </div><div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden"><div class="text-center"> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="contents"> </div></div></div></div><div class="pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]" aria-hidden="true"> </div>	Independent Community Bankers of America	Digital Asset Landscape

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