SEATTLE, Sept. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American banker names Sound Community Bank President and CEO Laurie Stewart as one of the most powerful women to watch in 2024.

Now it’s celebrating its 22nd birthday^nd Anniversary, American banker The Most Powerful Women in Banking™ program recognizes individuals and teams for their outstanding leadership, strong business performance and commitment to achieving real results for diversity, equity and inclusion in financial services. This program highlights influential leaders from top banks and financial institutions in the Most Power Women to Watch rankings.

“Keep an eye on these women in the years to come,” said Chana Schoenberger, editor-in-chief of American banker. “They embody modern leadership and make significant contributions to both their company and the industry as a whole. It has not been an easy year for banks and financial institutions, but progress continues – not by accident, but through the determined efforts of these women.”

Honorees will be honored at “THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING” Gala scheduled for October 24, 2024 at The Glasshouse in New York City.

Stewart recently celebrated his 34th year with Sound Community Bank. During this time, Stewart led the organization’s transformation from a $38 million credit union to a $1 billion publicly traded commercial bank. Stewart is active in the industry and was one of 14 bankers selected to serve on the first FDIC Community Bank Advisory Board. She is active in trade associations and served as chair of the WBA for two terms and as chair of the ABA’s flagship government affairs committee. Stewart rose to chair the board of the American Bankers Association, becoming only the third woman to hold the position in nearly 150 years. She has served two consecutive terms on the Board of Directors of the Seattle Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and is currently a member of the 12th^Th Board of the district headquarters. She was also chair of the board of the National Arthritis Foundation and past chair of the Woodland Park Zoo. Ms. Stewart is the current Secretary/Treasurer of the Jamestown/S’Klallam CDFI. She is the only non-tribal member of the CDFI board.

About Sound Community Bank
Founded in 1953, Sound Community Bank is a full-service bank providing residential and commercial banking services in communities throughout the greater Puget Sound area. The Seattle-based company operates banking offices in King, Pierce, Snohomish, Jefferson and Clallam counties and on the Internet at www.soundcb.com. Sound Community Bank is a subsidiary of Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: SFBC). As of June 30, 2024, Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. reported total assets of $1.1 billion.

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