Frost will be responsible for implementing KeyBank’s commitment to philanthropic investments
Published 05-11-23
Submitted by KeyBank
KeyBank announced Carla Frost has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Western Pennsylvania market. Among other responsibilities, she is part of the enterprise-wide corporate responsibility team that oversees KeyBank’s philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs. Since 2017, KeyBank has invested more than $443 million in Western Pennsylvania, supporting small business and home lending in low- and-moderate income communities, affordable housing and community development projects and philanthropic efforts.
Frost has more than three decades of experience in the banking industry, with an extensive background in retail branch management, small business and non-profit lending and community development. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Relationship Manager of Community & Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Western PA.
Frost is passionate about championing organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh Region that seek to lift individuals and families out of poverty, assist women and minorities achieve economic parity, provide educational advancement opportunities for underserved youth and provide social and human services to vulnerable members of the community.
“All of us at KeyBank are thrilled to work with Carla in this capacity. She is a vital asset, given her vast knowledge and experience in community development,” said Stacy Thompson, Senior Vice President and Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement Director. “We value her passion and dedication to community service and are thrilled for this next step in her career at Key.”
Active in the community, Frost serves on the Board of Directors of Blind Vision & Rehabilitation Services, NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania, Jeremiah’s Place and Pennsylvania Women Work. Additionally, she is on the Advisory Councils for several community development corporations.
Frost takes over this role from Brigitte Ritchie, also a Corporate Responsibility Officer serving other markets within KeyBank.
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $187 billion at June 30, 2024.
Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,200 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.
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