ACII Announces Former Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer as New CEO
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Consumer and Investor Institute (ACII) today announced that former U.S. Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer will lead the organization as Chief Executive Officer.
"The past four years under the Biden Administration were a disaster for hardworking Americans who struggled to make ends meet, much less save and invest for their future," said Luetkemeyer. "President Trump is fighting for their ability to once again live the American Dream — an opportunity establishment elites have fought to protect only for themselves. For too long, Washington advocacy groups have blown with the political winds. As ACII's CEO, I am committed to fighting alongside the Trump Administration to advance policies that actually help real consumers and investors."
Luetkemeyer represented the 3rd Congressional District of Missouri in the United States House of Representatives from 2009 through 2024. In Congress, Luetkemeyer leveraged the knowledge and experience he gained as a community banker and bank examiner to protect consumers and financial institutions from regulatory overreach and promote access to markets for U.S. investors.
Luetkemeyer served on the House Financial Services Committee from 2011 through his last term, serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions in the 118th Congress. Prior to that, he held roles as Chairman of the Housing and Insurance Subcommittee; Chairman of the Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Subcommittee; and Ranking Member of the Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions Subcommittee.
Luetkemeyer continued, "The status quo – driven by the prior administration's excessive and misguided regulatory agenda and backed by their establishment allies in Washington – has throttled U.S. innovation and harmed financial institutions, consumers, and retail investors. President Trump has already changed course by issuing several executive orders and selecting Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary and Paul Atkins as Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, among other excellent appointees, both of whom understand that free markets, consumer and investor choice, and a pro-innovation approach are essential to empowering more Americans to take control of their financial futures. I am excited to work with the Trump Administration to advance a true America First policy agenda."
Luetkemeyer also served as Vice-Chairman of the House Small Business Committee in the 117th Congress and was a member of the committee for 10 years.
From 1999 to 2005, Luetkemeyer was a Missouri State Representative and served as Chairman of the Financial Services Committee. He was elected by his colleagues to serve as the House Republican Caucus Chairman. After leaving office, Luetkemeyer was appointed by Gov. Matt Blunt to serve as the Director of the Missouri Division of Tourism.
Luetkemeyer is a lifelong farmer and was a community banker in Saint Elizabeth, Missouri, prior to his career in public service. Luetkemeyer and his wife, Jackie, have three children and seven grandchildren.
In addition to Luetkemeyer's appointment as CEO, Katie Boyd will serve as President and Policy Director of ACII. Boyd is a strategic communications advisor with more than a decade of Capitol Hill experience in both House and Senate leadership offices. Amanda Hand will assist in member relations.
About ACII
ACIl's mission is to advocate on behalf of American consumers and investors for more choice and access to U.S. financial markets, products and services, including in the areas of consumer banking, securities and cryptocurrencies – all accompanied by robust financial education.
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SOURCE American Consumer & Investor Institute
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