ICBA Statement on Death of John Ryan

Washington, D.C. (May 17, 2022) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey released the following statement on the death of Conference of State Bank Supervisors President and CEO John Ryan.

“ICBA and the nation’s community bankers are shocked and saddened by the passing of John Ryan. John was a friend to ICBA and community banks, a respected leader at the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, and an asset to the nation’s banking and regulatory system. We will miss him greatly and send our deep condolences to John’s family and his CSBS colleagues.”

About ICBA

The Independent Community Bankers of America® creates and promotes an environment where community banks flourish. ICBA is dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the community banking industry and its membership through effective advocacy, best-in-class education, and high-quality products and services.

With nearly 50,000 locations nationwide, community banks constitute roughly 99 percent of all banks, employ nearly 700,000 Americans and are the only physical banking presence in one in three U.S. counties. Holding nearly $5.9 trillion in assets, over $4.9 trillion in deposits, and more than $3.5 trillion in loans to consumers, small businesses and the agricultural community, community banks channel local deposits into the Main Streets and neighborhoods they serve, spurring job creation, fostering innovation and fueling their customers’ dreams in communities throughout America. For more information, visit ICBA’s website at www.icba.org.

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