Washington, D.C. — John Partin will join the Bank Policy Institute (BPI) as a Vice President of Government Affairs, BPI announced today. Partin currently serves as a professional staff member for Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-SC) and has extensive experience on banking issues in both the House and Senate, including Basel Endgame and other regulatory topics. He will start the position on June 3, 2024.
“John’s primary responsibilities in his Senate position involved coalition building and member services: skills that will serve him well when advocating for our members,” said Executive Vice President and Head of Public Affairs Kate Childress. “He’s well versed in both politics and policy on banking issues, which will make him an asset to our organization.”
“John’s experience handling complex banking issues and his entrepreneurial spirit will make him an adept advocate on behalf of our members,” said Senior Vice President and Head of Government Affairs Erik Rust. “We’re fortunate to have John on the team.”
Prior to his current role on the Banking Committee, Partin served as a Legislative Assistant and then a Senior Policy Advisor to Rep. William Timmons (R-SC), handling the Congressman’s House Financial Services Committee portfolio and working on oversight of financial regulators, including the CFPB. He is a graduate of North Greenville University.
Tara Payne
Bank Policy Institute
tara.payne@bpi.com