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• The Breakthrough Artist

  By Kerry O'Leary| ABA Banking Journal Verified By Kerry O’Leary Rosilyn Houston was a sophomore at California State University, Northridge—determined to become an elementary school teacher—when she took a job as a teller for a local bank. “It was the best job I ever had. And it’s the truth,” says Houston who, at age 19, began the part-time position that would set her on an unexpected career path.

  By Kerry O'Leary · ABA Banking Journal

  Jun. 24, 2019

• The Leadership Track

  By Kerry O’Leary, Kerry O'Leary| ABA Banking Journal Verified By Kerry O’Leary “I wasn’t afraid to zag while others were zigging.”This is the way in which Jim Reuter describes his thirst for innovation at an early age. The president and CEO of FirstBank, based in the Denver area—and the 2018-19 chairman of the ABA Government Relations Council—grew up on a small dairy farm in Wisconsin, in a town with a population of 700. “My roots are very much a small town,” says Reuter.

  By Kerry O’Leary, Kerry O'Leary · ABA Banking Journal

  Feb. 26, 2019

• The Breakthrough Artist

  By Kerry O'Leary| ABA Banking Journal Verified By Kerry O’Leary Rosilyn Houston was a sophomore at California State University, Northridge—determined to become an elementary school teacher—when she took a job as a teller for a local bank. “It was the best job I ever had. And it’s the truth,” says Houston who, at age 19, began the part-time position that would set her on an unexpected career path.

  By Kerry O'Leary · ABA Banking Journal

  Jun. 24, 2019

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ABA Banking Journal

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is the leading trade association for the U.S. banking industry, founded in 1875. It was established to unify banks of various charter types, sizes, and regions, promoting collaboration and advocacy within the sector. The ABA represents national banks, state banks, savings banks, and trust companies, focusing on safety, customer service, and economic growth. The ABA offers a variety of services to support banking professionals and institutions. It advocates for banking interests at both federal and state levels, provides education through the American Institute of Banking, and publishes research and resources to assist in decision-making. The association also hosts conferences to facilitate networking and knowledge-sharing among its members. Its mission is to safeguard deposits, enhance access to financial services, and support lending for homes and businesses, while driving innovation in the banking industry.