Walt McRee

Walt McRee has held leadership roles with PBI since its earliest years including as Chair and President (2015-2017), Board Director and in his continuing role as Senior Advisor. He co-founded and helps direct other public banking initiatives including the Pennsylvania Project and Banking On New Jersey. Following his time as PBI Chair, Walt became president of Public Banking Associates, a national consultancy of public banking experts helping legislators and policy professionals address creation of their own public banks. Along with a career in media as a performing artist, entrepreneur and strategist, Walt has held leadership positions in a variety of public interest issues including world hunger, the environment, public broadcasting and the arts. He holds a BA in Philosophy and Geography from Valparaiso University.