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Cathy Owen: Most Powerful Women in Banking

October 5th, 2022, New York, NY — Eagle Bank & Trust is pleased to announce Cathy Owen has been named one of the 75 Most Powerful Women by American Banker.

Now celebrating its 20th anniversary, The Most Powerful Women in Banking^TM program recognizes individuals and teams for demonstrating exceptional leadership skills, strong performance and a commitment to driving real outcomes for diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial services.

Cathy Owen is Chairman of Eagle Bank, as well as Chairman, President & CEO of State Holding Company, which owns Eagle Bank. She currently serves on the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee and Chairs the Government Relations Committee and Professional Development Council of the American Bankers Association, which is the largest financial trade association in the US.  She is the only female to Chair the Arkansas Bankers Association in its 132-year history.  She has chaired numerous local civic and charitable organizations, and was knighted into the Knights of Saint Martin, in Rome Italy, in recognition of her community service.

“The 20th anniversary of The Most Powerful Women in Banking represents an impressive milestone and gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past while looking toward the future,” says Gemma Postlethwaite, CEO of Arizent, publisher of American Banker. “When I think about what this year’s honorees have accomplished as business leaders, as mentors to women in their organizations, as inspiration to the next generation of bankers — I am confident we have the right leaders forging ahead and shaping the industry for the next 20 years and for future generations.”