President and CEO
American Bankers Association
Governor Frank Keating is President and CEO of the American Bankers Association, following seven years of service as the president and CEO of the American Council of Life Insurers. Previously, he served two terms as Oklahoma's 25th Governor and received national acclaim for his compassionate and professional handling of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal building in Oklahoma City. His 30-year career in law enforcement and public service included stints as an FBI agent, U.S. Attorney and state prosecutor, Oklahoma House and Senate Member, and service under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush in the Treasury, Justice, and Housing departments. Keating is the recipient of five honorary degrees and has authored three award-winning children's books. He received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the University of Oklahoma.
