Rebeca Romero Rainey, president and CEO of ICBA, is one of the nation’s foremost advocates of the community banking industry, with a focus on regulatory reform for our country’s nearly 5,000 community banks. A third-generation community banker, she is the former chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos, New Mexico.

The two organizations became First Bank Midwest effective July 1, 2026.

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe range of protected activity at a financial institution is broader than many managers realize.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUntil a final ruling is issued, Indiana banks should continue to monitor developments in this litigation.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe IBA’s Financial Services Academy will host 30-35 apprentices across 17 banks spanning the state this fall.