MBA adds legislative affairs exec

Erin Barry joins from a role on Capitol Hill

By Francis Monfort

24 May 2018

The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has announced that it added a staff member from Capitol Hill to its legislative affairs team.

As associate vice president of legislative affairs, Erin Barry will be responsible for representing MBA's legislative and policy issues on Capitol Hill. She will primarily focus on Democratic members of the Senate.

"Erin brings impressive Capitol Hill experience and a deep knowledge of real estate finance issues with her to MBA. Her understanding of our issues and the political and legislative process will make her a critical part of the team serving our members' interests," MBA President and CEO David Stevens said.

Barry joined MBA from Capitol Hill, where she has spent her entire professional career. She most recently served as a professional staff member for the US Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, with a focus on housing finance issues. Among her various roles, Barry has also worked for Sen. Tim Johnson (D-S.D.) as a legislative assistant on banking and housing issues and Rep. Dan Boren (D-Okla.) as a senior legislative assistant.

"I have worked frequently with Erin over the years on a number of issues and always been impressed by her ability, intelligence, and passion for her work. She will become a valuable addition to our legislative and public policy team," said Bill Killmer, MBA's senior vice president of legislative and political affairs.