DATE: June 11, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jim Roche
jroche@mainebankers.com
(207) 791-8401
Maine Bankers Association Appoints New President
The Maine Bankers Association (MBA) is pleased to announce that Aaron Stetter has been appointed as its new President, effective July 6, 2026. Stetter succeeds Jim Roche who will retire June 30th after five years leading MBA.
Stetter is currently Executive Vice President of Affiliate and Volunteer Relations for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) where he develops and implements strategies to enhance the organization’s volunteer relations and engagement with community bank leaders and state-affiliated partners. He possesses over two decades of experience in government relations, grassroots engagement, advocacy, and association leadership.
The announcement follows the conclusion of a comprehensive search process that featured candidates from a wide variety of financial sectors.
“Throughout his career, Aaron has managed teams, overseen ICBA’s Political Action Committee, and built extensive relationships across the community banking landscape,” said Neil Kiely, CEO of Androscoggin Bank and Chair of the Maine Bankers’ Board of Directors. “He has a proven record of successful strategy creation and implementation, navigating challenges, strengthening member engagement, and advancing organizational goals.”
A sought-after speaker and presenter, Stetter has also appeared in many national and regional publications including The Hill, Politico, American Banker, and S&P Global. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees in English and Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master’s Degree in Public Management from Johns Hopkins University.
Aaron and his wife, Cara, will be relocating to the Maine area in the coming weeks.
The Maine Bankers Association has served Maine’s banking industry since 1893. Its mission is to provide advocacy, education, and resources to safeguard and advance the interests of its member banks. MBA offers industry representation in legislative and regulatory matters at the state and federal level and sponsors educational programs and forums for banks to exchange valuable industry information. In addition, the Association offers insurance programs and provides regulatory and compliance assistance to 34 member banks. For more information, visit www.mainebankers.com.
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