The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia announced the appointment of Edward Lada Jr., president and chief executive officer of Goodwill Keystone and the Goodwill Keystone Area Foundation, and Juan Lopez, executive vice president, chief financial officer, and treasurer of Independence Health Group, to its Economic and Community Advisory Council (ECAC). Established in 2008, the ECAC brings together leaders from business, nonprofits, philanthropy, academia, the public sector, and organized labor to inform the Philadelphia Fed’s senior leadership on emerging trends, issues, and market conditions in the Third Federal Reserve District, and to support inclusive regional economic growth through partnerships across the public and private sectors. The announcement highlighted Lada’s leadership at Goodwill Keystone, including initiatives related to sustainability and AI literacy, and Lopez’s responsibility for financial functions across Independence Blue Cross and other Independence Health Group subsidiaries, alongside his prior finance roles and experience across health care, financial services, and banking.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia 2026-04-06
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia appoints Edward Lada Jr. and Juan Lopez to its Economic and Community Advisory Council
The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia appointed Edward Lada Jr. and Juan Lopez to its Economic and Community Advisory Council. The council, established in 2008, convenes leaders from business, nonprofits, philanthropy, academia, the public sector, and organized labor to advise on emerging trends and market conditions in the Third Federal Reserve District and support inclusive regional economic growth.