Dennis P. Lockhart took office March 1, 2007, as the 14th president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. In this role, Lockhart is responsible for all the Bank's activities, including monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and payment services. In addition, he serves on the Federal Reserve's chief monetary policy body, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC).

From 2003 to 2007, Lockhart served on the faculty of Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, teaching in the master's program. He chaired the program's concentrations in global commerce and finance and international business-government relations, teaching courses in international finance and investment, global business strategy, and other subjects. He was also an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta serves the Sixth Federal Reserve District, which covers Alabama, Florida, and Georgia, and parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Bank has branches in Birmingham, Jacksonville, Miami, Nashville, and New Orleans.

Please join us for this significant and exciting event that will be covered by national news media.  Thanks to Regions Bank for sponsoring the June luncheon and catering will be provided by The Centre at Arbor Connection.  Reservations are required for the luncheon and can be made by CLICKING HERE or calling 770.445.6016.   The cost for the luncheon is Members Prepaid - $20, Members at the Door - $25, Non-members $25 prepaid and $30 at the Door. Sponsorship tables for 10 are $225 with program recognition. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are accepted.  All no shows will be billed and all walk-ins are not guaranteed a seat.