Associations

On July 20, 1892, sixty-one Colorado bankers convened at the chamber of commerce to organize the Colorado State Bankers Association. The gathering was termed a "splendid showing of western manhood." Since that day, CBA has become a driving force behind the bankers of Colorado.

The Georgia Bankers Association is the trade and professional organization representing the interests of banks and thrift institutions in the state of Georgia.

The Illinois Bankers Association is a full-service trade association dedicated to creating a positive business climate that benefits the entire banking industry. Membership includes state and national banks, savings banks and savings and loan associations as well as organizations that serve the banking industry. The mission statement of the IBA reads "Empowering Illinois bankers through information, collaboration and innovation."

The Iowa Bankers Association was founded in 1887. The IBA servers almost 400 member banks and thrifts in the state, representing around 94% of banks and thrifts chartered in the state. The IBA mission statement reads "Contribute to the success of our members", and the vision statement reads "Iowa Bankers, leading with expertise and resources to empower the financial services industry."

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas was organized in 1974 to promote the interests of independent banking. Today, IBAT represents more than 2,000 Texas community banks and branches.

* IBAT does not endorse associate members.

The Independent Community Bankers of America represents nearly 5,000 community banks of all sizes and charter types throughout the United States. It is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and the communities and customers it serves.

The Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico was formed in the 1980’s by a group of bankers concerned with the expansion of large, national and regional banks into the state. After lengthy debates, the New Mexico Legislature eventually allowed interstate banking. The organization continues to support the retention of both state and federally chartered banks. Only fifty chartered institutions in New Mexico are eligible for ICBA/NM membership, due to strict requirements. All fifty are ICBA/NM members.

The Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) was organized on February 22, 1887, and was one of the first five state bankers associations in the country. The mission statement for the KBA is "To support and assist Kansas banks and Kansas bankers".

Founded in 1900, the Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA) plays an important role in developing a legal and regulatory environment that is beneficial to Louisiana banks. The mission of the LBA is to help banks grow and prosper.

The Michigan Bankers Association's mission is to advance a positive business environment for the Michigan banking industry and to foster safe, profitable, and successful banks, which in turn promote strong communities and economic activity in Michigan.

Minnesota Bankers Association has been serving Minnesota's banking community since 1889 and represents 95% of Minnesota's charted banks and savings and loans. The MBA provides advocacy, education, legal, legislative, and insurance benefits to members, along with a variety of products and services. 

Founded in 1891, the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) is a statewide trade organization representing nearly 225 banks, savings and loans, trust companies, and other financial institutions across Missouri. MBA serves as a leading advocate for the state's banking industry while providing education, products, and services that help financial institutions strengthen their operations.

The Nebraska Bankers Association was founded in 1889. The NBA’s mission is to provide extraordinary service for extraordinary members, and their vision is to be the foremost resource and advocate for Nebraska’s banking industry.

The Community Bankers Association of Oklahoma is a member-driven trade association. It is funded by the membership dues of community banks owned or chartered in the State of Oklahoma. Voting membership is not open to large, out-of-state mega-banks, even if they operate branches in Oklahoma.

CBAO is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, conferences and conventions, and high-quality products and services.

The Oklahoma Bankers Association was created in June, 1897 when 25 banks from Oklahoma Territory assembled to organize in pursuit of their common goals. Today, the OBA server 270 member banks by assisting with government relations, educational programs, legal and compliance services, communications, and numerous other services.

For more than 130 years, the Ohio Bankers League (OBL) has brought Ohio's banking industry together through collaboration and shared resources. Today, OBL represents more than 170 FDIC-insured financial institutions and serves as the voice of Ohio banks, providing advocacy, education, and industry support.

The Tennessee Bankers Association was established in 1890, and today all of the Tennessee banks and thrift institutions belong to the association. Among other activities, the association provides continuing education, develops and monitors state and federal legislative agendas, disseminates information on all facets of the financial services industry, and promotes the public image of financial institutions.

The Texas Bankers Association was founded in 1885 to help create a dynamic and profitable environment for Texas banks. The association provides a healthy atmosphere for the industry as well as resources and services to benefit bank employees.

The Third Party Risk Association (TPRA) was created out of a necessity to build a community of like-minded third party risk professionals to allow for the sharing of best practices, exchanging of ideas, and influencing of an industry. Our founders are practitioners who built their own third party risk programs within their respective organizations and were looking for a vendor-agnostic community that could help them elevate their programs. When they couldn't find one, they created one. What started as a roundtable between colleagues has turned into a community of thousands of practitioners and TPRM service providers worldwide, all working towards the same goal: sharing knowledge and furthering the industry of TPRM.

The Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals (TORCH) advocates for rural and community hospitals, develops specialized education, programs, and services, and supports local access to healthcare across Texas. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong voice at the state and national levels, TORCH works to strengthen rural hospitals and ensure healthcare remains local for the communities they serve.

Founded in 1892, the Wisconsin Bankers Association is the state’s largest financial industry trade association, representing 300 commercial banks and savings institutions and their nearly 2,300 branch offices and almost 30,000 employees. Of the 300 Wisconsin banks, 97 percent are members of the Wisconsin Bankers Association. The Association represents banks of all sizes from banks in rural Wisconsin to the state's largest financial institution in Milwaukee.