John Holdsclaw IV, Executive VP at NCB Discuss the State of Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Co-ops

John Holdsclaw IV, Executive VP of Strategic Initiatives at National Cooperative Bank discusses the state of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Cooperative Movement with host Vernon Oakes.

During NCBA CLUSA International’s recent IMPACT Conference, Mr. Holdsclaw moderated a session entitled "Cooperatives Can Advance DEI: Lessons, Issues and Ways Forward." John shares strategies panelist shared during the session of the concrete steps needed to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in our cooperative movement.

John Holdsclaw is NCB's Executive Vice President of Strategic Initiatives. John is charged with establishing NCB as a thought leader in community development and cooperative expansion that leads to business development and solutions. He also promotes and advances social investment opportunities within the philanthropic arena and in product development, furthering NCB's commitment to mission banking.

Earlier this year John was named Chair of the Board of Directors of the Coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI Coalition). Last year John was named the recipient of the 2019 Stan Dreyer Spirit of Cooperation Award. The honor is bestowed to those who live and work with the spirit of the cooperative principles.