The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has promoted Rachel Kelley to vice president of legislative affairs.
In her new job, Kelley will be responsible for advocating on behalf of MBA’s legislative and policy priorities on Capitol Hill, with a primary focus on Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Kelley had previously served as associate vice president of political affairs at MBA. Before joining the trade organization in 2021, she held political fundraising roles at CLT Host 2020 Inc., the Republican National Committee, and the National Republican Senatorial Committee. Prior to that, Kelley lobbied and helped manage the PAC for ICSC (formerly known as the International Council of Shopping Centers) and worked in political affairs at the National Association of Home Builders.
“Rachel is passionate about political advocacy and real estate finance and has led a number of successful advocacy and fundraising campaigns at MBA, at other related industry trade groups, as a consultant, and while serving in key roles at the Republican National Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee,” said Bill Killmer, MBA’s chief lobbyist and senior vice president of legislative and political affairs. “Her proven track record mobilizing support will add a unique dimension to our direct lobbying team. I am confident her deep relationships on Capitol Hill will generate successful legislative outcomes for MBA and its members.”
