Rebecca Schauer Robertson of Blue Ridge Bank Receives ABA Distinguished Service Award
Rebecca 'Becky' Schauer Robertson, Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Risk Officer at Blue Ridge Bank, has been awarded the American Bankers Association's (ABA) Distinguished Service award for her contributions to Anti-Money Laundering/Combating the Financing of Terrorism efforts. With over 30 years in financial services, she is recognized for expertise in risk strategy, compliance, and regulatory remediation across traditional banking and fintech sectors. Robertson has played a pivotal role in developing ABA training programs, including co-founding key initiatives such as the Certified AML and Fraud Professional certification. She also helped design curricula and recruit faculty for educational programs that have significantly contributed to professional development within the field of financial crimes compliance. Her leadership is credited with helping Blue Ridge Bank resolve regulatory issues efficiently. Colleagues at Blue Ridge, including Grace Vallacchi and CEO Harry Golliday, praised her contributions as instrumental in both organizational success and industry education advancements.
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