The Colorado Bankers Association hosted its annual membership meeting on Friday, May 22, during which new officers were elected by unanimous vote to lead CBA for the 2026-2027 term.
Jennifer Luce, executive vice president at FirstBank, now part of PNC, will serve as CBA chairman. Matthew Propst, senior vice president, credit risk review manager at ANB Bank, is the new chairman-elect, and John Berkhausen, president of commercial banking at Adams Bank & Trust, will serve as treasurer.
“I am honored to serve as chairman of the Colorado Bankers Association Board,” Luce said. “Jen Waller and the CBA staff do outstanding work and are strong advocates for the banking industry. I look forward to working alongside them in the year ahead. As board chair, I will focus on deepening community impact and collaboration, strengthening membership across our state footprint, enhancing strategic relationships with legislators and supporting sustainable, member-driven political action efforts. Through these priorities, we can amplify our collective voice in support of the banking industry and the communities we serve.”
“Serving as an officer of the CBA Board provides an even greater opportunity to help shape the direction of the industry and advocate on behalf of Colorado’s banks and the communities they serve,” said Jenifer Waller, CBA president and CEO. “Strong leadership and active engagement at every level of the board are more important than ever.”
Jennifer Luce, FirstBank, now part of PNC, CBA Chairman
Jennifer Luce is executive vice president at FirstBank, now part of PNC, where she leads the South Metro market in Colorado. With more than 25 years in commercial banking, she has built a career at the intersection of finance, real estate development and community impact. A recognized leader in both banking and real estate, Jennifer also serves as president of CREW Denver and has long been engaged in economic development, housing and policy work. Her commitment to advancing women and strengthening communities is reflected in her extensive board service, including the Colorado Secure Savings Program, the Castle Rock Economic Development Council and the Colorado Community Land Trust. She has been honored as an Outstanding Woman in Banking and a CBA Banker of Distinction.
Matthew Propst, ANB Bank, CBA Chairman-Elect
Matthew Propst is senior vice president and credit risk review manager for ANB Bank. His experience, industry knowledge and service focused approach support strong outcomes for customers and the community. Previously, he served as community bank president for the Denver Tech Center location. Matthew holds a Bachelor of Science in finance with an emphasis in corporate finance and is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He also completed the CBA Advocacy program. He is active in the community through board roles with the Tennyson Center for Children (finance chair), Cherry Creek Schools Foundation and the Colorado SecureSavings Program. Nationally, he serves on the ABA Government Relations Council.
John Berkhausen, Adams Bank & Trust, CBA Treasurer
John Berkhausen grew up in Southern California and earned a Bachelor of Science in economics from Boston College. After a year with the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in San Francisco, he attended Creighton University, earning both his Juris Doctor and MBA. He began his career in First National Bank of Omaha’s executive development program, later becoming a corporate banker and helping expand the bank’s correspondent banking presence in Colorado. In 2013, he joined Cache Bank & Trust as market president. He moved to Adams Bank & Trust in 2020, where he now serves as president of commercial banking, overseeing commercial lending, business deposits, SBA lending and treasury management. John lives in Fort Collins with his four daughters and enjoys outdoor activities and supporting his kids’ pursuits.
