Esther L. George — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recipient of the 2023 Harry S Truman Public Service Award.
Served as President & Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2011 until her retirement in 2023.
Held various leadership positions at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City for over 40 years, starting in 1982.
Currently a Consultant at Esther George Consulting and a Speaker at Washington Speakers Bureau.
Serves as Corporate Director at Hallmark Cards and Chair of the Board at Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.
Holds an MBA from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and is a graduate of the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Biography

Esther L. George is the former president and chief executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, a position she held from October 1, 2011, until her retirement on January 31, 2023. She joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in 1982 and served there for over 40 years.

Throughout her tenure at the Bank, George held various leadership positions, including in research support functions, Public Affairs, and Human Resources.