In this episode, in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day host Ron Brooks of CRA Partners sits down with Staff Attorney at the Elder Law and Advocacy Center in Michigan Ms. Tracey Rowens! They discuss Tracey’s background, how her and her team advocate for legislation for anti-elder abuse, why it is important that we all recognize and work together to ensure our seniors are safe, resources for seniors as well as caregivers of seniors, and much more! 

In this episode, Shawn joins to share his background in banking, the responsibility banks have in supporting local communities, and how CRA serves as part of the overall strategy in that dedicated support on a daily basis. 

Our host Ron chats with Aaron Stetter - executive vice president, policy and political operations for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). Stetter is responsible for advocating ICBA’s policy priorities before Congress, the executive branch and industry coalitions. His issue areas include regulatory relief, unfair competition from tax-exempt entities, cannabis banking and various payments issues. Additionally, he supervises ICBA’s political action committee, ICBPAC, the association’s robust advocacy program as well as state relations.

Independent Community Bankers of America's Lindsay LaNore, Director of Education & Special Events joins host Ron Brooks to discuss learning and development as it relates to CRA.

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In this episode, our host Ron Brooks interviews Kraig Lounsberry, President & CEO of CBAI (Community Bankers Association of Illinois). CBAI is dedicated to keeping community banks competitive for the benefit of their customers and the communities they serve through delivery of quality education, effective political representation, and essential products and services. Formed in 1974, CBAI has weathered the changes in banking that have buffeted Illinois since then, emerging as a mature, full-service association for today's community bankers.

Host Ron Brooks of CRA Partners discusses proposed CRA rule changes with Mickey Marshall, Director of Regulatory Legal Affairs.

Host Ron Brooks, CRA Parnters Vice President, Midwestern Region discusses how findCRA came about, how they provide data and info to community bankers for managing CRA efforts, and CRA modernization.