Brian A. Blake

Brian A. Blake has extensive work experience in the field of community development banking and policy. Brian A. is currently serving as the Chief Policy Officer at the Community Development Bankers Association since November 2022. Before that, they held the position of Director of Public Policy at the same organization from March 2020 to November 2022.

Moreover, Brian A. Blake has also contributed to the field through their roles at several other institutions. Brian A. served as a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board at Hanover Bank since August 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Morgan Stanley as the Vice President of CRA and Community Development from August 2016 to March 2020.

Furthermore, they worked as the CRA Officer at Bridgehampton National Bank (BNB) from September 2015 to August 2016. Prior to that, they held multiple roles at Spring Bank, including Vice President, CRA Officer, Corporate Secretary, Marketing, and ISO, from June 2009 to September 2015. Additionally, they served as a Partner and CCO at ArgoFund from June 2014 to August 2015.

Brian A. Blake holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Baruch College. Brian A. also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English Language and Literature from Dickinson College. Prior to these degrees, Brian A. Blake obtained their High School Diploma from St. Mark's School. Additionally, they received a certification in Credit Analysis from the New York Institute of Finance.