Brian Tate | Source | CEO at Innovative Payments Association

A native Marylander, Brian is a graduate of the Howard University School of Law and is licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Brian has an M.A. in Political Management from The George Washington University, and a B.A. in Political Science from King’s College (PA). Brian was also a White House intern during the Clinton Administration in 1996.

After graduating from law school in 2004, Brian first started working in the financial services sector when he began working as an advocate for the credit union industry. During his time with the credit unions, Brian held the position of Vice President for Legislative Affairs (MDDCUA) and Director of State Advocacy (CUNA).

In 2009, Brian joined the Financial Services Roundtable as Vice President of Banking. At FSR Brian represented banks, card issuers and networks, asset management, and insurance companies. Further, Brian led FSR efforts on Interchange Fees, Orderly Liquidation Authority, Fiduciary Duty, and Retirement Security. Work with member companies to develop public policy agenda and advocacy strategies on wide-range of issues before the Administration, Congress, and regulatory agencies.

Brian Tate currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland with his wife and three children.