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Washington, D.C. (April 25, 2025) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey has once again been selected for Washingtonian magazine's 500 Most Influential People feature, as part of the publication’s banking and finance list. This marks Romero Rainey’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list, reflecting ICBA’s unwavering dedication to advancing community bank-friendly policies for the benefit of consumers nationwide.
“Community banks are the backbone of their local economies, and it is a privilege to advocate on their behalf to ensure they have the support and flexibility needed to serve their customers," Romero Rainey said. "This recognition reflects the collective work of the ICBA team and our steadfast commitment to ensuring a strong, diverse financial sector that serves all Americans. I appreciate Washingtonian for highlighting the importance of community banking advocacy. By championing our ‘Repair, Reform and Thrive’ agenda, we are committed to ensuring a financial system that works for all."
A third-generation community banker, Romero Rainey has been a life-long advocate for community banks, representing the industry at the local and national level as president of the Independent Community Bankers of New Mexico in 2007 and ICBA chairman in 2016, before assuming the mantle of ICBA president and CEO in 2018. She continues to be a leading voice in the financial sector. She recently testified before the House Financial Services Committee on the state of community banking, is frequently quoted in major news outlets, and is sought-after speaker at industry events.
With the new Congress and administration offering a historic opportunity to make significant improvements to financial services policy, “Repair, Reform, and Thrive: ICBA's Plan for Powering Local Economies” outlines comprehensive reforms that address key policy challenges facing community banks and the communities they serve.
About ICBA
The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy, education, and innovation.
As local and trusted sources of credit, America’s community banks leverage their relationship-based business model and innovative offerings to channel deposits into the neighborhoods they serve, creating jobs, fostering economic prosperity, and fueling their customers’ financial goals and dreams. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at icba.org.