Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Select Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Aaron Stetter

Aaron Stetter

Washington,D.C.

Summary

Experienced government relations executive with a record of leading internal teams and external coalitions to successful advocacy outcomes. A proven leader dedicated to the creation and promotion of a productive work environment through effective communication, clear goal-setting, and measured performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Effective Advocacy Consulting, LLC
06.2023 - Current

EVP, Advocacy & Strategic Engagement

Independent Community Bankers of America
10.2016 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw several key departments and functions critical to the success of the organization including Advocacy, Political Operations, and State Relations.

Chairman of the Board

Electronic Payments Coalition
08.2015 - 08.2017
  • Led organization in setting values, goals and strategic direction.
  • Oversaw organization-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Negotiated and resolved conflicts between diverse group of stakeholders.

SVP, Congressional Relations & Advocacy

Independent Community Bankers of America
05.2013 - 10.2016
  • Developed and maintained key stakeholder relationships with elected officials, regulators, and other industry professionals.

VP, Congressional Relations & Grassroots Outreach

Independent Community Bankers of America
09.2009 - 04.2013
  • Spearheaded efforts to execute a best-in-class grassroots advocacy program.

Director, Congressional Relations & Grassroots Outreach

Independent Community Bankers of America
06.2008 - 09.2009
  • Worked collaboratively with department colleagues to influence legislative process for the benefit of our member companies and ultimately their customers.

Director, State Relations

Independent Community Bankers of America
09.2005 - 06.2008
  • Worked collaboratively with affiliated state associations to encourage alignment of goals and objectives to the benefit of our mutual member companies.

Manager, Grassroots Programs

National Restaurant Association
08.2003 - 09.2005
  • Directed association's expansive network of grassroots advocates across the nation to advocate for positive policy outcomes for the restaurant industry.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English & Political Science

University at Buffalo

Master of Arts - Public Management

Johns Hopkins University

Skills

  • Government Relations
  • Grassroots Advocacy
  • Media Relations
  • PAC Management
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations
  • Public Speaking
  • State Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Strategic Projects

Select Accomplishments

  • Led ICBA to several high-profile advocacy victories including the opposition to controversial IRS reporting language proposed for the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and bipartisan passage of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act of 2018, that provided significant regulatory relief to our nation’s community banks.
  • Chaired EPC Board of Directors during one of the highest-profile public policy battles on behalf of a united financial services industry by executing an advocacy strategy resulting in highly-contested legislation being passed out of committee in two consecutive congresses.
  • Chaired nonprofit board of directors through COVID-19 pandemic assuring critical services and funding remained uninterrupted including securing Paycheck Protection Program funds.

Volunteer Experience

  • President of the Board, Street Sense Media, 01/01/19, 12/31/20
  • Board Member, Street Sense Media, 08/01/17, 12/31/21

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Principal

Effective Advocacy Consulting, LLC
06.2023 - Current

EVP, Advocacy & Strategic Engagement

Independent Community Bankers of America
10.2016 - 05.2023

Chairman of the Board

Electronic Payments Coalition
08.2015 - 08.2017

SVP, Congressional Relations & Advocacy

Independent Community Bankers of America
05.2013 - 10.2016

VP, Congressional Relations & Grassroots Outreach

Independent Community Bankers of America
09.2009 - 04.2013

Director, Congressional Relations & Grassroots Outreach

Independent Community Bankers of America
06.2008 - 09.2009

Director, State Relations

Independent Community Bankers of America
09.2005 - 06.2008

Manager, Grassroots Programs

National Restaurant Association
08.2003 - 09.2005

Bachelor of Arts - English & Political Science

University at Buffalo

Master of Arts - Public Management

Johns Hopkins University
Aaron Stetter