The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced the hire of Mary Randolph Gannon as vice president of political operations.
In this role Gannon will oversee the day-to-day responsibilities and operations of ICBPAC — ICBA’s political action committee — in alignment with ICBA’s policy objectives.
“Mary Randolph is a well-respected and consummate professional and a welcomed addition to our team,” ICBA Group Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations Paul Merski said. “We look forward to leveraging her considerable experience on behalf of the nation’s community banks in supporting candidates that promote community bank-friendly policies that benefit Main Street.”
Gannon most recently served as senior manager of political and external affairs for the Edison Electric Institute, where she directed the association’s political strategy in accordance with its stated goals and objectives. She also has more than 10 years of experience on Capitol Hill, where she worked for a number of members of Congress, serving as director of operations for former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) and as director of scheduling and financial administrator for Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn.), Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), and Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.).
Gannon has a Bachelor of Science in communications and minor in political science from Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.