Learn about the MBA Audit and Risk Management, Retail Lending, Taxation Committees

Audit and Risk Management Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to audit and risk management. 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 audit and risk management.

Retail Lending Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to retail lending. 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 retail lending. The committee normally meets twice annually in person and will meet both in person or electronically as needed.

Taxation Committee

This committee drives MBA policy on legislation and regulations and provides direct input on legislative and regulatory language related to taxation 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 taxation or CEOs. The committee normally meets twice annually in person and will meet both in person or electronically as needed.

Staff Liaison: Patricia Herndon

Committee Rosters

Audit and Risk Management	Retail Lending	Taxation
Cyndia Heap Chair Isabella Bank	Robert Brandstrom Chair First National Bank of St. Ignace	Thomas Powers Chair JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA
Melissa Nelson Vice Chair Peoples State Bank	Ted Krus Vice Chair Flagstar Bank	Aaron Wirsing Vice Chair The State Bank
Kelly Jacobs Kalamazoo County State Bank	Robert Atwell Central Savings Bank	Cheryl Gilreath Huntington National Bank
Julie Jurek Bank of Ann Arbor	Kimberly Dwyer Sturgis Bank and Trust	Julia Lagun Comerica Inc.
Karen Spens Huron State Bank	David Hunt II Eaton Community Bank	Gavin Mohr Independent Bank
Cindy Strich, CCBCO, CBAP Mi Bank	Dawn Kalusha Chelsea State Bank	Holly Monez Bank of America, NA
Laura Wolters Independent Bank	Timothy Mackay First Merchants Bank	Jeffrey Moreno Wells Fargo Bank NA
Jeffrey Thompson, CRCM Consultant UBB Compliance Services	Stuart Best Consultant Weltman Weinberg & Reis Co LPA	Matthew Morgan First National Bank of Michigan
Elizabeth Ziesmer, CPA, CBA Consultant Rehmann	Jeffrey Thompson, CRCM Consultant UBB Compliance Services	Sean Cook Consultant Warner Norcross + Judd
		Bonnie Koppenol Consultant Crowe LLP

How do I Volunteer to Serve on a Committee?

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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.