The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks is the public voice of the FHLBank System.
Founded in 1998, the Council is a nonprofit trade association based in Washington, D.C. Its main role is to represent the views and interests of the 11 FHLBanks before Congress, regulators, and other policymakers.
The Council includes directors and officers from all 11 FHLBanks.
Each FHLBank can appoint up to three representatives to serve on the Council’s Board. Throughout the year, these representatives work together - with support from Council staff - on shared legislative, regulatory, and public affairs issues.
Council of Federal Home Loan Banks
Established in 1998
Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit trade association
The Council works to:
Promote cooperation and alignment among the FHLBanks
Encouraging collaboration and unity across the System.
Support laws and regulations that benefit the FHLBanks
Advocating for policies that strengthen the System and its mission.
Oppose policies that could harm the FHLBanks
Protecting the System from proposals that undermine its ability to serve communities.
Increase awareness and understanding of the FHLBanks among:
Elected officials
Federal agencies and regulators
Trade associations
Financial media
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FHLBanks represented
Directors and officers from across the System participate in the Council's work.
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Representatives per FHLBank
Each FHLBank can appoint up to three representatives to serve on the Council's Board.
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Shared System voice
Representatives work together on issues that affect the FHLBank System as a whole.
Council Staff
Council Staff
Ryan Donovan
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jennifer C. Cowell
Executive Vice President, Government Relations
Keya Jackson
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer & Corporate Secretary
Peter Garuccio
Senior Vice President, Communications
John Comeau
Vice President for Research and Policy Analysis
Maria Zimmerman
Executive Assistant to the CEO/Office Manager
Colleen Genetos
General Counsel