American Bankers Association appoints INSBANK CEO & President as Chairman of its Government Relations Council
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- INSBANK President & CEO Jim Rieniets was recently appointed by the American Bankers Association to serve as Chairman of its Government Relations Council. The appointment is for a one-year term and follows Rieniets' service as Vice Chairman the prior year. "Jim has a tremendous feel for the current and future challenges our industry faces – and the best path forward to allow banks to better serve their customers, clients and communities," said ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols. "His insight and wealth of experience will serve him well as he works to develop our industry's policy priorities at the national level." The GRC Committee, representing a broad cross-section of the banking industry by size, charter, and geography, develops recommendations on positions and priorities regarding legislative and regulatory issues. In addition to providing policy direction to the ABA Board of Directors for their consideration and approval, the GRC provides ongoing guidance to ABA staff on pending issues. As Chairman of the GRC, Rieniets will also serve on the ABA's Board of Directors as well as its Executive Committee.