American Banker's Washington Directory (Part 3)

Banks and Thrifts AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION 1120 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202-663-5465 In brief: The American Bankers Association is the largest, most powerful bank group in Washington, or anywhere else. The trade group employs the largest number of lobbyists of all the bank groups and has close ties with state bankers associations. The ABA also represents the widest range of institutions - from small community banks to the nation's largest commercial banks - and therein may lie one of its biggest challenges. The association faces many issues on which it is difficult to take a position because of the differing consequences for its different-sized members. Executive vice president Donald G. Ogilvie Executive director/government relations: Edward L. Yingling 663-5328 Retail banking and operations: Philip Corwin (director) 663-5347 John J. Byrne 663-5029 Nessa E. Feddis 663-5434 Kawika Daguio 202-663-5434 Federal legislative operations: Floyd E. Stoner (director) 663-5339 Debbie Shannon (House manager) 663-4990 Peter L. Blocklin (Senate manager) 663-5346 Dionne Davies 663-5336 Kerry Early 663-5316 James Jarrard 202-663-5338 Judith Knight 663-5359 Josh Tenuta 663-5348 Agency relations, trust and securities: James D. McLaughlin (director) 663-5324 Judith McCormick 663-5479 Sarah A. Miller 663-5325 John C. Rasmus 663-5333 Paul A. Smith 663-5331 Economic and policy research: James Chessen (director) 663-5130 Office of the General Counsel: John J. Gill (general counsel) 663-5026 Thomas J. Greco 663-5030 Michael F. Crotty 663-5028 Steven D. Rinaldi 663-5507 Matthew H. Street 663-5031 Office of tax and accounting: Donna Fisher (director) 663-5318 Angelynn C. Hall (tax counsel) 202-663-5322 AMERICA'S COMMUNITY BANKERS 900 19th St. NW, Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-857-3100 In brief: Despite its name, ACB is the thrift industry's top trade group, representing 1,800 savings institutions. Formed through the merger of the old U.S. League of Savings Institutions and the National Council of Savings Institutions, ACB's lobbyists still come up against the hard feelings generated by the massive 1989-1995 thrift bailout. This year, the trade group's top issue is the looming rate cut in bank insurance premiums. Thrifts fear they will be put at a competitive disadvantage, and ACB is trying to persuade lawmakers that the industry needs some relief. President Paul A. Schosberg 857-3111 General counsel Philip Gasteyer 857-3149 Government relations: Randall H. McFarlane (director) 857-5088 Marti Sworobuk 857-5580 Jim O'Connor 857-3125 C. Dawn Causey 857-3106 Policy development: Brian P. Smith (director) 857-3118 Economics and research: Robert R. Davis (director) 857-3161 AMERICAN COUNCIL OF STATE SAVINGS SUPERVISORS P.O. Box 34175 Washington, D.C. 20043-4175 202-371-0666 In brief: ACSSS, the trade group for state thrift regulators, lobbies Congress on issues affecting the states, including initiatives on the dual banking system. Its top lobbyist is former Sen. Alan Dixon, an Illinois Democrat who was part of the Senate's leadership until his surprise defeat in 1992. It has 19 state regulatory members as well as 80 member thrifts. Executive director Phylis S. Bird 371-0666 ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL SERVICES HOLDING COMPANIES 888 17th St. NW, #312 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-223-6575 In brief: Once known as the Association of Thrift Holding Companies, the trade group lobbies on a variety of industry issues but focuses on those affecting holding companies. A top priority now is the fate of unitary thrift holding companies, which are under attack by House Banking Committee Chairman Jim Leach. President Patrick Forte Counsel Harding Williams Director, government relations Geoffrey Gray BANKERS ASSOCIATION FOR FOREIGN TRADE 1600 M St. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 202-452-0952 In brief: BAFT is a financial trade association comprised of the internationally active U.S. commercial banks. A low-profile organization, BAFT follows trade issues that affect banks, particularly the North American Free Trade Agreement and matters before the signatory countries to the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Executive director Mary Condeelis

*** BANKERS ROUNDTABLE 805 15th St. NW, #600 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-371-0910 In brief: The Roundtable, which was formed by merging the Association of Bank Holding Companies and the Association of Reserve City Bankers, is the premier trade group for the nation's big banks. With its small staff, it lacks the depth of groups like the American Bankers Association. Still, the Roundtable plays key roles on selective issues, including the interstate branching bill which became law last year. Executive director Anthony T. Cluff Senior director, legislation Alfred Pollard Legislative dicertor John Rippey General counsel Richard Whiting CONFERENCE OF STATE BANK SUPERVISORS 1015 18th St. NW, #1100 Washington, D.C. 20036 202-296-2840 In brief: The CSBS represents the nation's state bank regulators and is a tireless supporter of the dual banking system. A past opponent of interstate branching, the trade group is now working on state legislative initiatives that would make it easier for state-chartered banks to participate in interstate branching without switching to a national charter. President James B. Watt 728-5701 Vice presidents Robert A. Richard 728-5727 Greg Golembe (education) 728-5715 Lisa S. McGreevy (international) 728-5725 Stephen R. McSpadden (legislative) CONSUMER BANKERS ASSOCIATION 1000 Wilson Blvd., 30th floor Arlington, Va. 22209 703-276-1750 In brief: The CBA represents 650 commercial banks with an interest in retail banking issues, plus 15 thrifts and 117 nonbank subsidiaries of bank holding companies. In addition to its focus on legislative and regulatory issues, the trade group is heavily involved in educational programs for bankers. Among other areas, the trade group focuses on auto lending, mutual funds, annuities, check clearing regulations, and insurance. President Joe Belew Vice president (government relations) Marcia Sullivan 703-276-3873 Senior counsel Steve I. Zeisel 703-276-3871 Manager, congressional relations Nancy H. Camm 703-276-3872 Vice president (membership) Dan Buser 703-276-3877

*** INDEPENDENT BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 1 Thomas Circle NW, #950 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-659-8111 In brief: The IBAA represents the nation's small banks, but its clout sometimes rivals that of the nation's giant institutions. That's partly because its members - independently owned community banks - are seen as leading citizens in congressional districts across the country. But it's also because of the finely honed political skills of its executive, Kenneth A. Guenther. With its lean lobbying staff, the IBAA picks its issues carefully and uses every resource at its disposal - from the fourth estate to its close relationship with farm state legislators. Executive vice president Kenneth A. Guenther Legislative services Ronald K. Ence (director) Peter M. Kravitz Dori Gillman Mark K. Scanlon (agriculture) Herb Spira (taxes) Regulatory affairs Karen Thomas (director) Director of services Stephen A. Ello NATIONAL BANKERS ASSOCIATION 1802 T St. NW Washington, D.C. 20009 202-588-5432 In brief: The NBA is the 68-year-old trade group for the nation's 103 minority- and woman-owned banks. Member institutions are in 29 states and have combined assets of more than $11 billion. President Samuel L. Foggie

*** Credit Unions CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 805 15th St. NW, Ste. 300 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-682-4200 In brief: The industry's largest trade group is involved in a wide range of educational and service activities and also packs a considerable punch on Capitol Hill due to its formidable grass-roots power. Lawmakers still remember the day in 1991 when the association brought thousands to Capitol Hill to protest a proposal that would have merged NCUA into a superregulator. Its links to industry liquidity centers and its lawsuit against NCUA have raised eyebrows in Congress, but it still is a formidable force. The lawsuit has been controversial within the group as well, prompting Navy Federal Credit Union, the country's biggest, to quit. President Ralph Swoboda Director, governmental affairs Chuck Zuver SVP, congressional affairs Jeanne-Marie Murphy SVP, regulatory affairs Kathleen Thompson Director, political action John McKechnie NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS 3138 N. 10th St., #300 Arlington, Va. 22201 703-522-4770 In brief: Representing about 800 federally chartered credit unions, NAFCU is a growing force within the industry, thanks in part to internal squabbles within CUNA. This summer, it is expected to take up a proposal to allow federally insured but state-chartered credit unions to join its ranks, a move some say would quickly increase both NAFCU's size and influence. For years its biggest attraction was its lobbying, but recently it has expanded such programs as assistance in compliance quandaries. President Kenneth L. Robinson Vice president, government affairs William Donovan Chief economist Tun Wai

*** Housing and Real Estate MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA 1125 15th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20005 202-861-6500 In brief: The politically powerful MBA, which represents 2,600 mortgage bankers, lobbies on matters relating to home finance. Top issues for 1995 include: preservation of the Federal Housing Administration's housing insurance program and maintenance of the tax deductibility of interest on home mortgages. The group is also seeking relief from a Florida court decision known as Rodash, which deals with truth-in-lending matters. Executive vice president Warren Lasko 861-6501 Senior staff vice president (policy) Cheryl Patton Malloy 861-6502 General counsel William E. Cumberland 861-6516 Chief regulatory lobbyist Robert M. O'Toole 861-6534 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 700 11th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001-4507 202-383-1000 In brief: The nation's largest trade association, with 750,000 members, the Realtors is one of this town's most powerful trade groups. In the past, the Realtors have battled bankers to limit the industry's involvement in real estate sales and investment. At other times, though, bankers and Realtors find common ground, as when the home mortgage interest deduction is under attack. Executive vice president Almon R. Smith 383-1003 Vice president (government relations) Steve Driesler 383-1238

*** Insurance AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LIFE INSURERS 1001 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20004 202-624-2000 In brief: The ACLI represents the life insurance industry and pension providers in the regulatory and legislative arenas. The council both litigates and lobbies on behalf of its 630 member companies. The ACLI is in a battle with the banking industry over annuity products, particularly the effort by some institutions to offer an insured retirement CD. President Carroll A. Campbell Jr. Chief counsel Gary E. Hughes COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20003 202-547-6616 In brief: The council represents the top 300 of the nation's commercial property and casualty insurance agencies and brokerage firms. In addition to lobbying, it provides a number of educational services. Executive vice president Ken A. Crerar Vice president of government affairs Joel Wood INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF AMERICA 412 First St. SE, Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20003 202-863-7000 In brief: With more than 280,000 members - all of them willing to write letters and bang on the doors of elected officials - the independent agents are one of the financial industry's true powers. The group has battled bank groups over the years, both in the courts and on Capitol Hill, in an effort to keep banks out of the insurance business. Results in both areas have been mixed. Executive vice president Jeffrey Yates Government affairs Paul Equale (senior vice president) Robert Rusbuldt Phil Anderson NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIFE UNDERWRITERS 1922 F St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006 202-331-6000 In brief: The trade group for life insurance agents is viewed by bankers as far to the right of other insurance groups - far less willing to compromise on issues involving banks and insurance. Executive vice president William Regan Associate general counsel David Winston NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL INSURANCE AGENTS 400 N. Washington St. Alexandria, Va., 22314 703-836-9340 In brief: The association, generally viewed as a weaker rival of the Independent Insurance Agents of America, represents more than 180,000 independent insurance agents and their employees. The group lobbies federal and state policymakers, conducts litigation, and provides educational programs. Executive vice president Douglas Culkin, CAE Government affairs Dean Sackett

*** Securities Industry INVESTMENT COMPANY INSTITUTE 1401 H. St. NW, #1200 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-326-5800 In brief: The ICI represents the interests of the mutual fund industry in Washington and in each of the 50 states. Its members include some 400 management companies which, together, sponsor more than 5,500 mutual funds, or 95% of the industry's total. In addition to legislative and regulatory work, the ICI maintains a sizable research operation and participates in consumer education and consumer training. President Matthew P. Fink Executive vice president C. Richard Pogue SVP, government relations Julie Dominick General counsel Paul S. Stevens SECURITIES INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 1401 I St. NW, #1000 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-857-3100 In brief: The SIA lobbies on behalf of the 750 North American securities firms that it represents. For years, it stood as the main barrier to expanded bank insurance powers. Today, its membership appears more divided, and the trade group is supporting Glass-Steagall repeal, though not necessarily the same version of the bill that bankers support. President Marc Lackritz SVP, legislative affairs Steve Judge

*** Other Trade Groups AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION 919 18th St. NW Washington, DC 20006 202-296-5544

In brief: AFSA represents the nation's finance companies, which means its membership includes some of the nation's largest financial institutions. Its 360 members include companies such as General Motors Acceptance Corp., American Express, Household Finance and Fleet Finance Inc., the finance subsidiary of Fleet Financial Group. FINANCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL 1776 I St. NW, #735 Washington, D.C. 20006 202-785-1500 In brief: The council is about as close to a one-issue trade group as you're likely to find in this town, but its single purpose is a big one: legislation to permit affiliations between banks and nonfinancial companies. The council sprang from the Mayflower Group, a coalition of companies formed in 1987 that battled to maintain the so-called nonbank bank loophole. President Sam Baptista

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