LOS ANGELES, June 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Jewish Committee has selected Bank of America Executive Liam McGee to receive its National Human Relations Award, which recognizes leaders who inspire hope and celebrate diversity in American Life. The award will be presented at a dinner on Tuesday, June 8, 2004, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, with Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton as keynote speaker.
"Liam McGee has consistently promoted understanding among our nation's diverse cultural and religious groups," said Peter M. Weil, AJC Los Angeles President. "And he has championed our nation's growing ethnic diversity as both a gift and a challenge for more imaginative leadership."
McGee leads the nation's largest retail bank as president of Consumer Banking for Bank of America, which serves 33 million American households and two million neighborhood businesses through 5,700 banking centers in 29 states and the District of Columbia.
Earlier this year, McGee assumed additional leadership responsibilities and moved with his family to Charlotte, N.C., the bank's home city. He reports to Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis and serves on the corporation's Risk & Capital Committee and Management Operating Committee. Directing a business with an important presence in diverse urban regions throughout the country, McGee has been a strong advocate for financial literacy, education reform and small business development -- issues critical to the quality of life in our communities and to the hopes and dreams of newcomers to our country.
Active in civic affairs and education, McGee most recently served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of San Diego, his alma mater. He was chairman of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles in 2002-2003, and also served as vice chairman of both the World Affairs Council and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Christopher M. Frank, regional Private Bank executive for Bank of America, as well as Los Angeles market president, will chair the awards dinner. Co- chairs include many of Los Angeles's prominent business and civic leaders: Sharon Allen, John Basso, Les Biller, Russell Goldsmith, Jack Heydorff, Martha Jordan, Bruce Karatz, Gerald Katell, Martinn Mandles, John Puerner, Lawrence Turner, Jay Wintrob and Walter Zifkin.
The American Jewish Committee works to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans; promotes tolerance, understanding and cooperation; advances the principles of human rights; and advocates positions rooted in democratic values.
For information or to reserve seats at the AJC dinner, please contact Susan Gotlib or Ellie Goodman at the American Jewish Committee, 310-282-8080 Ext. 307 or 306.
SOURCE Bank of America
"Liam McGee has consistently promoted understanding among our nation's diverse cultural and religious groups," said Peter M. Weil, AJC Los Angeles President. "And he has championed our nation's growing ethnic diversity as both a gift and a challenge for more imaginative leadership."
McGee leads the nation's largest retail bank as president of Consumer Banking for Bank of America, which serves 33 million American households and two million neighborhood businesses through 5,700 banking centers in 29 states and the District of Columbia.
Earlier this year, McGee assumed additional leadership responsibilities and moved with his family to Charlotte, N.C., the bank's home city. He reports to Chief Executive Officer Ken Lewis and serves on the corporation's Risk & Capital Committee and Management Operating Committee. Directing a business with an important presence in diverse urban regions throughout the country, McGee has been a strong advocate for financial literacy, education reform and small business development -- issues critical to the quality of life in our communities and to the hopes and dreams of newcomers to our country.
Active in civic affairs and education, McGee most recently served as chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of San Diego, his alma mater. He was chairman of the United Way of Greater Los Angeles in 2002-2003, and also served as vice chairman of both the World Affairs Council and the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Christopher M. Frank, regional Private Bank executive for Bank of America, as well as Los Angeles market president, will chair the awards dinner. Co- chairs include many of Los Angeles's prominent business and civic leaders: Sharon Allen, John Basso, Les Biller, Russell Goldsmith, Jack Heydorff, Martha Jordan, Bruce Karatz, Gerald Katell, Martinn Mandles, John Puerner, Lawrence Turner, Jay Wintrob and Walter Zifkin.
The American Jewish Committee works to protect the rights and freedoms of all Americans; promotes tolerance, understanding and cooperation; advances the principles of human rights; and advocates positions rooted in democratic values.
For information or to reserve seats at the AJC dinner, please contact Susan Gotlib or Ellie Goodman at the American Jewish Committee, 310-282-8080 Ext. 307 or 306.
SOURCE Bank of America
