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Advocacy

The purpose behind OBA’s advocacy program is to be the voice of Oregon banking. Our voice helps to ensure that all of our members, regardless of size, are able to do business in a fair and competitive business environment. This includes parity in the laws and regulations that govern various types of financial service providers, as well as the opportunity to provide a broad range of financial products and services to Oregonians.  Our goal is to present an informed and unified voice on matters of critical importance to Oregon and the Oregon banking industry.

Meet Our Advocacy Team

Scott Bruun

Kevin Christiansen

John C. Powell

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President & CEO

SVP & Government Affairs Director

Contract Lobbyist

Current Issues

To stay informed about the latest legislative and regulatory news, sign up for OBA's Capital Comments and Friday Five newsletters. Login to the members only portal to manage your profile and set your mailing list preferences.

You can also access past editions by logging into the members-only portal and selecting your desired publication from the Resources menu.

For more information, contact OBA's Kevin Christiansen at [email protected] or (503) 576-4123

ABA State Association Alliance

Learn how OBA works with an Alliance of Bankers Associations across the country:

Bankers Day at the Capitol

Due to construction at the Capitol, Bankers Day 2025 will be paired down. We look forward to celebrating our industry and sharing with lawmakers what makes Oregon’s essential banks the cornerstones of the communities we serve.

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  • Calendar
  • Advocacy
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • Grassroots
    • Oregon BankPAC
    • Legislative Affairs
    • Regulatory Affairs
    • Comment Letters
    • Access & Inclusion
  • Education & Events
    • Banker Education >
      • Agricultural Bankers Conference
      • AML/CFT & Financial Crimes Workshop
      • Bank PR & Crisis Communications Series
      • Bankers Institute
      • Branch Manager Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Boot Camp
      • Commercial Lending Development Program
      • Credit Analyst Development Program
      • Executive Development Program
      • Garnishment Workshop
      • Management Development Program
      • Northwest Bank Directors Series
      • Retail Branch Manager Development Program
      • Society of Bank Executives
      • Understanding Bank Performance
      • Online Training
    • Bank Webinars
    • Annual Convention
    • Oregon Bank Leadership Symposium
    • Pacific Northwest Capitol Hill Visit
    • The Main Event
    • Women in Oregon Banking Luncheon
    • Community Bank Week
    • Event Sponsorships
    • Speaker RFP
  • Member Center
    • Join OBA
    • Already a member? Register Your Membership
    • Member Directory >
      • Bank Members >
        • Community Banks of Oregon
      • Affiliate Members
      • Associate Members
      • Boards of Directors >
        • OBA
        • CBO
        • Foundation
        • Synergy
      • Peer Groups >
        • Agriculture Roundtable
        • Bank Counsel Roundtable
        • Bank Operations Roundtable
        • Community Engagement Roundtable
        • Compliance Roundtable
        • Finance & Accounting Committee
        • FIST
        • Government Relations Committee
        • Human Resources Committee
        • Lending Committee
        • Marketing Roundtable
        • Oregon BankPAC Trustees
        • Technology Roundtable
        • Trust & Wealth Management Roundtable
    • Member Login
    • Publications
    • Peer Groups >
      • Join a Peer Group
      • Meeting Calendar
      • Financial Institutions Security Task Force
    • Society of Bank Executives
    • Banking Careers >
      • Interested in a Career in Banking?
      • Find qualified candidates
      • BankTalentHQ Job Board
    • Award Programs >
      • Community Applause Award
      • Oregon Bankers Hall of Fame
      • Frank E. Brawner Advocacy Award
      • Linda W. Navarro Trailblazer Award
      • OBA Presidential Award
    • Bank Alumni
    • Behind the Banker
  • Marketplace
    • Synergy Endorsed Business Partners >
      • ODP Employee Discount Program
    • Associate Members >
      • Become an Associate Member
    • Advertising & Partnerships
  • Community Resources
    • Helpful Links >
      • Find an Oregon Bank Near You
    • Career Center
    • Protecting Seniors from Financial Exploitation
    • Small Business Resource Center
    • Access & Inclusion
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Cornerstones of Our Communities
    • Community Bank Week
  • Foundation
    • Donate
    • Financial Education Resource Guide
    • Internship Program
    • Scholarships
    • Supporters
    • University Partnerships