Best in Banking

Her guidance of a former credit union through the crisis and into a profitable bank, her advocacy for reg relief and other industry priorities, and her vocal support of women seeking to knock down many of the same workplace barriers she faced make her one of our Best in Banking honorees.

Through timely investments, opportunistic dealmaking and a laser focus on employee engagement, Turner has Wilmington, Del.-based WSFS on the cusp of becoming a regional power.

American Banker’s award winners for 2017 had moments in their careers where hard knocks taught an indelible lesson, they trusted their gut or they listened to good advice. Here is a takeaway from each of their stories.

For her entrepreneurial spirit and for bringing hometown banking back to Baltimore, Mary Ann Scully has been named a 2017 Banker of the Year award winner.

For remaking East West Bank from a small savings institution into a $36.3 billion-asset player with a seat on the front lines of U.S.-China relations – all while churning out record earnings year after year – American Banker is recognizing Ng for being a "Consistent Performer" as part of our 2017 Banker of the Year awards.