Learn about the MBA Trust Committees

These committees develop legislative positions, review proposed legislation and suggest amendatory language to current legislation helpful to the Michigan trust industry. They act as a liaison to the Probate section of the State Bar and the Probate Judges Association and maintain a relationship with the Michigan Department of Treasury. These committees also provide education designed to enhance the public image of the trust industry.

Staff Liaison:Debbie Mitin. 

      

Committee Rosters

How do I Volunteer to Serve on a Committee?

Contact Debbie today!

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.

Access the Committee Volunteer Form   Download the Committee Brochure     

TESTIMONIALS

"I lead the wealth management practice in Michigan for First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors and have had the privilege of being part of the MBA Trust Executive Committee.  The ongoing educational content, information-sharing among banking professionals on the committee and the annual conference have greatly benefitted me and my team at First Merchants.  Deb Mitin, Stephanie Fisher and the team at MBA work hard to keep committee members informed and up-to-date on legislative and policy issues which may impact our business, while also providing guest speakers and planning the Midwest Trust and Wealth Management Conference.  I also enjoy the professional dialogue with other trust and wealth management leaders on the committee and I look forward to my upcoming term as Chairperson of the Committee.

” Deric Righter, CFP^®, CEPA, First Merchants Private Wealth Advisors

"Serving on the Trust Counsel Committee has been a great way to connect with colleagues at peer institutions throughout Michigan.  The committee provides a valuable forum to discuss best practices for corporate fiduciaries and a collective wealth of experience to address the unique issues that often arise in trust administration.  Much of the committee's work focuses on reviewing and providing feedback on pending legislation that affects trust banking, both at the conceptual level and the specific wording of proposed statutory changes, allowing committee members to have a tangible and positive impact on the substantive law that governs our work." Todd W. Simpson, The Connable Office, Inc.