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The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) is pleased to announce the election of Dee Smallwood, senior vice president at Bank of America for state and local government relations, to its board of directors. With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, Smallwood brings an exceptional blend of banking leadership, public policy expertise, and community engagement to the board. At Bank of America, she leads the company’s state and local government public policy strategy across the Western region, identifying and addressing legislative and political issues that impact the banking industry. In this role, she also manages external advocacy teams, coalition partnerships, and key relationships with trade associations. Throughout her distinguished career, Smallwood has held leadership roles across business banking, consumer banking, and wealth management, and spent 12 years as Market President for Bank of America’s Monterey Bay Market in California. In that role, she oversaw cross-line financial performance, community partnerships, and employee engagement initiatives. A longtime advocate for the banking industry, Smallwood has been an active member of the OBA’s Government Relations Committee and a Trustee for Oregon BankPAC. She brings a strategic perspective on the intersection of business, regulation, and public policy, and her contributions will support OBA’s ongoing efforts to promote pro-banking and pro-business policies in Oregon. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dee Dee to the OBA Board of Directors,” said OBA President and CEO Scott Bruun. “Her deep experience in banking operations and public policy—combined with her energy, insight, and strong connection to Oregon’s banking community—will be a tremendous asset to our board and our members.” Based in Lake Oswego, Smallwood remains active in civic and community organizations and is a strong supporter of leadership development, including employee mentoring and advancement through internal networks such as HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement) and LEAD for Women.
The Oregon Bankers Association (OBA) is pleased to announce the election of Dee Smallwood, senior vice president at Bank of America for state and local government relations, to its board of directors.
With over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry, Smallwood brings an exceptional blend of banking leadership, public policy expertise, and community engagement to the board. At Bank of America, she leads the company’s state and local government public policy strategy across the Western region, identifying and addressing legislative and political issues that impact the banking industry. In this role, she also manages external advocacy teams, coalition partnerships, and key relationships with trade associations. Throughout her distinguished career, Smallwood has held leadership roles across business banking, consumer banking, and wealth management, and spent 12 years as Market President for Bank of America’s Monterey Bay Market in California. In that role, she oversaw cross-line financial performance, community partnerships, and employee engagement initiatives. A longtime advocate for the banking industry, Smallwood has been an active member of the OBA’s Government Relations Committee and a Trustee for Oregon BankPAC. She brings a strategic perspective on the intersection of business, regulation, and public policy, and her contributions will support OBA’s ongoing efforts to promote pro-banking and pro-business policies in Oregon. “We’re thrilled to welcome Dee Dee to the OBA Board of Directors,” said OBA President and CEO Scott Bruun. “Her deep experience in banking operations and public policy—combined with her energy, insight, and strong connection to Oregon’s banking community—will be a tremendous asset to our board and our members.” Based in Lake Oswego, Smallwood remains active in civic and community organizations and is a strong supporter of leadership development, including employee mentoring and advancement through internal networks such as HOLA (Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement) and LEAD for Women.