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Who We Are Financial Women in Texas (FWIT) brings together women in finance for the exchange of ideas, experiences and interests. We want to further the meaningful professions or careers of our members and women in general. We encourage women to choose finance as a career and work to advance the career opportunities for all women in finance. FWIT serves as an advocate of and to promote improvements in the professional development, leadership skills, education and training of women in finance. In the early 20th century a group of women started the National Association of Bank Women (NABW) which later changed its name to Financial Women International (FWI) to encompass more areas of the financial services industry. In 2009 FWI made the tough decision to close their doors due to dwindling membership across the country. At that time the Texas District of FWI chose to form a new association and continue our mission. With the help of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and many other partners' support we did just that. Now in our thirteenth year, FWIT has local Groups in ten locations throughout Texas as well as our virtual members in other areas. FWIT BrochureFWIT History In the early 20th century a group of women started the National Association of Bank Women (NABW) which later changed its name to Financial Women International (FWI) to encompass more areas of the financial services industry. In 2009 FWI made the tough decision to close their doors due to dwindling membership across the country. At that time the Texas District of FWI chose to form a new association and continue our mission. With the help of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas and many other partners' support we did just that. Now in our twelfth year, FWIT has local groups in ten locations throughout Texas as well as our virtual members in other areas. The story of our history, covering the first 11 years through September 2020 can be found here: To learn more about our background prior to 2009, click here: FWIT History - 88 Years of Financial Women International - A Legacy of Leadership.pdf The story of our founders and the Association's origin in 1921 and the first 35 years can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015016720461 In addition to the general membership, we have local Groups located throughout Texas who hold periodic meetings and other events. Each local Group is listed below and linked to their Group page. |
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Board of Directors |
President Melody Hess Rosenberg, TX Vice President Courtney Yeatman El Paso, TX Treasurer Jennifer Friesz Houston, TX Secretary Jessica Lovell Houston, TX | Director - Membership Carmen Bates Kingwood, TX Director - Marketing Zelda Morales San Antonio, TX Director - Education Janine Kasper Larkspur, CO Director - At Large Kristin Graham Longview, TX | Nominating Chair Hazel Davis San Antonio, TX Recognition & Scholarships Co-Chairs Brandy Patterson & Lora Torres Sweeny, TX San Antonio, TX Social Media Chair Lindsey Dickerson Abilene, TX Historian Lori Victory Houston, TX | Bylaws Chair BJ Cary Cookeville, TN Virtual Member Liaison D'Lynn Lane Abilene, TX Technology Chair Ellie Trace
2023 Conference Chairs Laura Rodgers & Tammy Gibbons Longview, TX |
Group Presidents |
Laura Kaderli-Stocks Lori Victory Shari Straley Lubbock, TX |