The Maryland Bankers Association (MBA) has named Tisha S. Edwards as president and chief executive officer.
In her role, Edwards will lead the MBA and serve as the chief spokesperson for the Maryland banking industry. Edwards will also serve as executive vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Bankers Association, a holding company formed in 2024 to combine the Maryland and Virginia Bankers Associations into a two-state enterprise, serving as chief advocate and valued resource to the banking industry in both states.
“I am honored to serve as the MBA’s next president and CEO and to advocate for an industry that plays such a critical role in economic growth and community prosperity,” said Edwards, who will begin her new role in April.
The newly named MBA CEO has been preparing for such a role since the beginning of her banking career.
“My professional journey began years ago as a bank teller, where I first witnessed the importance of banking to community building,” she said. “Now, I look forward to working alongside financial leaders to strengthen our industry and help individuals, families, and businesses achieve their financial goals.”
Edwards brings a distinguished career in leadership, policy, and organizational management. Most recently, she served as Secretary of Appointments in Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s (D) administration, where she chaired the Task Force on Modernization of the State Personnel Management System in 2023-24.
Her extensive public service background includes roles as chief of staff and senior advisor to the mayor of Baltimore and chief of staff and Interim CEO for Baltimore City Public Schools. Additionally, she has corporate-suite level experience in several private sector organizations.
“Edwards brings a wealth of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors and will hit the ground running as we keep Maryland banking at the forefront of driving economic growth throughout the state.”