New York and Pennsylvania Bankers Receive ABA Distinguished Service Awards for Risk, Compliance

 She currently oversees compliance, Bank Secrecy Act and internal audit functions while coordinating enterprise and model risk management at Esquire Bank.
 
Tarantino has expanded her industry credentials by earning certifications, including Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Risk Professional (CRP) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Professional (AMLP).
 
She has been actively engaged with ABA advocacy and professional development for nearly two decades, serving as past co-chair of the ABA Enterprise Risk Management Working Group, former member of the ABA Compliance Administrative Committee, and current member of the ABA Risk and Compliance Conference Planning Board.
 
As a leader, Tarantino continues to mentor rising risk professionals, reinforcing her enduring commitment to education, advocacy and volunteer service at both the national and local levels.
 
ABA Distinguished Service Award for Compliance
 
Reister has nearly 20 years of banking compliance experience, establishing herself as a respected authority in compliance risk management.
 
Her career at Fulton Bank illustrates progressive advancement within legal and compliance, culminating in her current role as Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer, where she spearheads the bank’s enterprise compliance strategy and regulatory engagement.
 
Throughout her career, Reister has been engaged with ABA, including serving on ABA’s Compliance Administrative Committee and as chair of the CAC in 2022-2023.
 
She currently serves on the ABA Risk & Compliance Conference Advisory Board and regularly speaks at the event, delivering practical insights on emerging regulatory challenges.
 
Through her inspiring leadership and dedicated service, Reister advances the compliance profession, sharing expertise, fostering collaboration and passionately supporting peers across the industry.