March 31, 2025 – The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) today announced that Ken Hale, President and CEO of BOM Bank, has been appointed to serve as the Chairman of the ICBA’s Safety and Soundness Committee. As the nation’s voice for community banks, ICBA’s sole focus is ensuring community banks and the customers they serve continue to flourish.
“Community banks are the heartbeat of Main Street, driving local economies and forging lasting relationships with consumers and small businesses,” said Hale. “I’m honored to contribute to ICBA’s mission, ensuring that community banks have a strong voice in policy discussions and access to education and innovative solutions that strengthen their ability to serve local communities.”
In this role, Hale will help shape and promote ICBA’s policy positions and programming, engage in grassroots advocacy efforts in Louisiana and Texas, and serve as a bridge between local community banks and ICBA leadership in Washington, D.C.
“Ken brings invaluable insight and dedication to the table, reinforcing the importance of community banks in fostering economic stability and opportunity,” said ICBA Chairman Jack Hopkins, president and CEO of CorTrust Bank in Sioux Falls, S.D. “We appreciate Ken’s leadership and commitment to advancing ICBA’s mission and look forward to working together to champion policies that empower community banks and the communities they serve.”
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About BOM Bank: Established in 1903 in Montgomery, Louisiana, BOM Bank has grown from a local institution with $15,000 in capital to a community-focused bank with over $1.4 billion in assets. Serving more than 32,500 customers across 26 branches in Louisiana and Texas, BOM Bank offers a range of financial services, including banking, insurance, and investment opportunities through its subsidiary, BOM Financial Services. With a deep commitment to community engagement and employee development, BOM Bank continues to build on its legacy of trust and service. Learn more at bofm.com or follow us on social media @bomest1903. BOM - a face you know, a bank you can trust.
About ICBA: The Independent Community Bankers of America® has one mission: to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. We power the potential of the nation’s community banks through effective advocacy,
education, and innovation.
