rlooby@nul.org
Ramon Looby is an award-winning, government-relations executive, who serves as Senior Vice President, and Public Policy Lead at the Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC). He has been featured as a speaker by a number of organizations including: the American Bankers Association, American Financial Services Association, National Urban League, University of Florida, and the Washington Post.
In his capacity at the Fortune 50 firm, he is responsible for managing the company's public policy strategy, and its implementation on a regional basis. He also manages the firm’s relationship with federal, state, and local officials. As a trusted advisor to senior managers and market executives, he proactively manages risk, and identifies opportunities for the firm.
Prior to joining Bank of America, he managed a diverse portfolio of policy issues for the Consumer Data Industry Association, and it’s more than 200 members. Earlier in his career, Ramon served as a Special Advisor to the United States Chamber of Commerce – focusing his efforts primarily on international affairs and trade policy. He began his career in public service, as a Public Information & Education Officer with the Fort Myers Beach Fire Department.
Ramon is a recipient of the 2018 Corporate Achievement & Image Award from the National Black Caucus of State Legislators - in recognition of “Eminent Partnership and Social Responsibility”. The first award from this influential group to a member of the Financial Service Industry.
He lives in Washington, D.C. with his wife and two children.