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KS Bank President/CEO Earl W. Worley, Jr. appointed to ICBA Housing Finance Committee

By Staff Report, posted 3 months ago
 Earl W. Worley, Jr. - Photo provided by KS Bank

The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recently announced that Earl W. Worley, Jr., President/CEO of KS Bank was elected to serve on ICBA’s Housing Finance 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 Worley in a press release. “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, Worley will help shape and promote ICBA’s policy positions and programming, engage in grassroots advocacy efforts in North Carolina, and serve as a bridge between local community banks and ICBA leadership in Washington, D.C.

“Earl 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., in a press release “We appreciate Earl’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.”

KS Bank, a state-chartered savings bank, is a community-oriented financial institution

offering a broad array of competitive and pro-growth financial services to businesses, professionals, individuals, and families. KS Bank corporate office is located in Smithfield, NC and operates ten financial centers in Harnett, Johnston, Wake, Wilson, and Wayne counties. To learn more about KS Bank visit ksbankinc.com.

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