SAN DIEGO — During its annual meeting earlier this week in San Diego, the American Bankers Association elected Bradley E. Rock, chairman, president and CEO of Bank of Smithtown, Smithtown, N.Y., its new chairman for the 2007-2008 association year.
Rock previously served as chairman of ABA's Government Relations Council and has testified before Congress numerous times on regulatory reform. He also was a member of ABA's Community Bankers Council and is a former president of the Independent Bankers Association of New York State.
"The year ahead will be an opportunity to unite all our resources for the benefit of our industry, our shareholders, our customers and our communities," Rock said.
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He replaces Earl McVicker, chairman and CEO of Central Bank and Trust Co. of Hutchinson, Kan.
The rest of the table officer and eight new board members were also elected to serve three-year terms.
Additionally, ABA members voted in favor of merging America's Community Bankers into the group. ACB members are scheduled to vote Oct. 16.
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