ABA names new head of congressional relations and legislative affairs.

ENPNewswire-April 21, 2022--ABA names new head of congressional relations and legislative affairs

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Release date- 20042022 - The American Bankers Association has selected Kirsten Sutton to serve as EVP of congressional relations and legislative affairs.

She succeeds James Ballentine, who is retiring after 22 years with the association.

Since joining ABA in 2020, Sutton has been executive director of ABA's Card Policy Council, leading advocacy efforts on card and payments issues. In her new role, Sutton will oversee the association's bipartisan team responsible for engaging lawmakers and their staff on policy and legislative issues affecting banks and the communities they serve. She starts on May 9.

'Kirsten has an incredible passion for advocacy and a deep appreciation for the essential role banks of all sizes play in supporting local communities and the broader economy,' said ABA...

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