Congratulations to Kent Curtis, President and CEO of First Southwest Bank and Immediate Past Chairperson of the Community Development Bankers Association Board, on being recognized in the 2024 Who's Who in Impact Investing by the Denver Business Journal and the Impact Finance Center!

Under Kent's leadership, First Southwest Bank has exemplified the mission of a Community Development Financial Institution, dedicating itself to driving economic growth and providing equitable access to capital for underserved communities across Colorado. From securing CDFI certification in 2014 to creating the First Southwest Community Fund, Kent's vision and commitment to impact investing have fueled positive and lasting social and economic change.

As FSWB Board Chair Jennifer Ostenson said, "Kent's vision and passion for impact investing have made him a true thought leader, not just in Colorado but within the larger field of community development finance."

We're proud to have Kent as a valued leader at CDBA and celebrate this well-deserved recognition of his remarkable contributions to community development and impact finance.