The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City recently honored Debra Bronston, a former employee of the Bank, and UFSC National Vice President, in their OMWI 2021 Report to Congress.
The following is an excerpt from the OMWI 2021 Report to Congress.
“Debra Bronston, a retired Kansas City Fed officer who helped lay the foundation of the Bank’s ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, is remembered as an inclusive and dynamic leader who strived to make impactful connections across the Bank and in the community. Debra passed away in 2021, leaving a strong legacy as the first African American member of the Bank’s official staff. Read more
Our UFSC Heroes

Robert J. Samuels was a pioneer in the financial services industry and founding President of the Urban Financial Services Coalition (formerly known as the National Association of Urban Bankers). Mr. Samuels retired in 1992 as Vice President of the Global Financial Institutions Group, a division of Manufacturers Hanover’s Corporate Banking and International Sector (JPMorgan Chase).
Nathaniel Carroll Harris, Jr. grew up in Montclair, NJ, attended Hampton University and graduated in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. His career spanned over 35 years in financial services before his retirement as a Senior Vice President at PNC Bank in 2004.
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