Learn about the MBA Commercial Lending, HR, Grassroots and Bank Counsel Committees

Commercial Lending Committee

Grassroots Advocacy Committee

This committee drives and supports MBA political and legislative issue advocacy by communicating to and through the membership the industry’s concerns and views. This committee creates a core of educated local grassroots bankers to educate and inform elected officials and others concerning industry issues.

Membership consists of bank CEOs and officers, meets at least three times annually and additionally as needed.

Human Resources Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to human resources and employment issues. Working closely with MBA Advocacy staff, committee members may be consulted for direct input on pending legislation or asked to testify on behalf of the industry. This committee may also advise the MBA regarding relevant and timely content and preferred presenters for member workshops, seminars and other educational events and programs along with various MBA publications or products.

Membership consists of bank officers specializing in human resources.

Staff Liaison: Alex Morris

                  

Committee Rosters

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Volunteering

Committee volunteers are the backbone of the MBA's legislative, educational and member service efforts. Each year your association seeks qualified bankers who are willing to give their time to the industry to help shape the activities and policies of the MBA.

Committee appointments are one year terms (each year runs from July 1 through June 30). Committee chairpersons are appointed for two-year terms by the MBA chairman.

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Being a part of the MBA’s Grassroots Committee has been a pivotal time and a privilege for me.  Since joining in 2021, I have been able to be a part of the committee’s leadership of efforts to connect with elected officials across Michigan.  I am able to bring a unique perspective to the committee because I was on the inside during my service in the Michigan House of Representatives.

 

Congressman Tim Walberg visited our bank’s headquarters in Sturgis in autumn of 2022 and many of our bank’s team members and leadership were able to grab a front seat to tell Congressman Walberg about what our bank—and the industry as a whole—is doing for Michiganders and also about what we need from him in Washington.  There can be no substitute for that personal connection that is paramount to what the MBA strives to do every day.  That is why the committee needs to lead the way to continually improve upon outreach to elected officials and why all of banking, from bank directors to front door, need to take part in this important role.  If we don’t bring our voice to policymakers, someone else will, plain and simple.  I am proud to play my part on the MBA Grassroots Committee.” - Aaron MIller, Sturgis Bank and Trust Co.