Core Insights - Laurie Stewart, President and CEO of Sound Community Bank, has been recognized as one of The Most Powerful Women to Watch in 2024 by American Banker [1][2] - The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ program celebrates exceptional leadership, business performance, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial services [2][3] - The honorees will be acknowledged at a gala event on October 24, 2024, in New York City [3] Company Overview - Sound Community Bank was established in 1953 and provides personal and business banking services in the greater Puget Sound region [5] - As of June 30, 2024, Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Sound Community Bank, reported total assets of $1.1 billion [5] Leadership Achievements - Laurie Stewart has been with Sound Community Bank for 34 years, leading its transformation from a $38 million credit union to a $1 billion publicly traded commercial bank [4] - Stewart has held significant roles in various banking associations, including serving as Chairperson of the American Bankers Association Board of Directors, becoming only the third woman to do so in nearly 150 years [4] - She has also served on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and is currently on the 12th District Head Office Board [4]
Laurie Stewart Named One of American Banker's “Most Powerful Women to Watch”