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Associate Member
Professional Bio
Lori brings a wealth of expertise to the Community Bankers Association (CBA) of Georgia, leveraging her extensive background as a regulator to lead the association’s government and regulatory relations initiatives. Since joining the CBA team in 2016, Lori has played a pivotal role as both the primary leader for advocacy and regulatory matters and the “second in command” for the organization. Her strategic vision and comprehensive understanding of the financial and legislative landscape are invaluable assets to CBA and its members.
As the association’s government and regulatory relations leader, Lori directs state lobbying efforts to ensure that the interests of Georgia’s community bankers are represented effectively. She builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, and policymakers, coordinating communication strategies on key government relations (GR) and regulatory issues.
Lori oversees the management of PAC and PR funds, spearheads advocacy campaigns, and leads regulatory education programs, providing members with the tools and information they need to navigate an evolving financial landscape. She also serves as the staff liaison for the Advocacy Committees, fostering collaboration and engagement to advance CBA’s legislative goals. Additionally, Lori fulfills the role of CBA Corporate Secretary, ensuring effective governance and organizational compliance.
Beyond her government relations responsibilities, Lori works closely with the CEO to execute the association’s strategic plans and ensure organizational success. Her role encompasses managing employees, overseeing marketing programs, human resources, and media relations, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across multiple functions.
Lori’s deep regulatory expertise, strategic leadership, and commitment to advocacy make her a cornerstone of the CBA team, driving the association’s mission to empower Georgia’s community banks and support their long-term success.
As the association’s government and regulatory relations leader, Lori directs state lobbying efforts to ensure that the interests of Georgia’s community bankers are represented effectively. She builds and maintains strong relationships with legislators, regulators, and policymakers, coordinating communication strategies on key government relations (GR) and regulatory issues.
Lori oversees the management of PAC and PR funds, spearheads advocacy campaigns, and leads regulatory education programs, providing members with the tools and information they need to navigate an evolving financial landscape. She also serves as the staff liaison for the Advocacy Committees, fostering collaboration and engagement to advance CBA’s legislative goals. Additionally, Lori fulfills the role of CBA Corporate Secretary, ensuring effective governance and organizational compliance.
Beyond her government relations responsibilities, Lori works closely with the CEO to execute the association’s strategic plans and ensure organizational success. Her role encompasses managing employees, overseeing marketing programs, human resources, and media relations, demonstrating her versatility and leadership across multiple functions.
Lori’s deep regulatory expertise, strategic leadership, and commitment to advocacy make her a cornerstone of the CBA team, driving the association’s mission to empower Georgia’s community banks and support their long-term success.
Associate Member