About UBA

Who We Are

Utah Bankers Association

The Utah Bankers Association is the professional and trade association for Utah's commercial banks, savings banks and industrial loan corporations. Established in 1908, the UBA serves, represents and advocates the interests of its members, enhancing their ability to be preeminent providers of financial services.

Through UBA, hundreds of Utah Bankers volunteer each year to serve on UBA boards, committees, task forces, AIB committees and take part in combating fiscal illiteracy by educating Utah's consumers.

Mission Statement

The Utah Bankers Association is a financial services trade association comprised of Regional, Community, and Industrial Banks. The Association’s mission is to:

  • Promote a favorable image and understanding of the banking industry to the general public and maintain the public confidence in the strength and security of Utah’s financial service industry.

  • Protect the industry against legislation or regulation which could result in undue or burdensome oversight or competitive disadvantage.

  • Provide (i) membership with assistance and resources designed to improve operational efficiency and profitability and (ii) a forum for open communication between providers of financial services in Utah.

President's Message

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The Bottom Line

Howard Headlee, President, Utah Bankers Association

"I spend a lot of time thinking and speaking about Utah’s economic success. The more I think about Utah’s economic performance, resiliency, and recovery from economic crises and pandemics, the more compelled I am to determine what is driving it. 
 
Of course, my first thoughts focus on the diversity and strength of Utah’s banking ecosystem. You can’t have thriving communities and economic success without strong, successful banks. But this relationship is symbiotic; are Utah’s banks driving Utah’s economic success, benefitting from it, or both?"