# Kris Williams

> Kristina “Kris” K. Williams is a retired banking executive who led the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines from January 2020 through September 2026. Previously an accounting, finance and operations executive at FHLBank Pittsburgh and PNC, she has also supported West Liberty University’s international education program and served in civic and education governance roles.

- **Role:** Retired; former President and Chief Executive Officer at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines
- **Organizations:** Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, PNC Financial Services Group, West Liberty University, West Liberty University Foundation, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Greater Des Moines Committee, Strong Women Strong Girls of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Bankers Association
- **From:** Wheeling, United States
- **Education:** Business Administration, accounting specialization; magna cum laude, West Liberty University, Master of Professional Accountancy, West Virginia University, Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, West Liberty University
- **Known for:** Led FHLB Des Moines from January 2020 through September 2026., Received a West Liberty honorary doctorate and Alumni Wall of Honor recognition in 2015., Supported an endowment and expanded funding for the Rollie Williams International Center.

## Career timeline

- **1986** — Graduated from West Liberty University.
- **Before 2004** — Worked in public accounting and spent 12 years at PNC, including as CFO of wholesale banking.
- **2004** — Joined FHLBank Pittsburgh as chief accounting officer in December.
- **2006** — Became chief financial officer at FHLBank Pittsburgh.
- **2010** — Became executive vice president at FHLBank Pittsburgh.
- **2011** — Became chief operating officer at FHLBank Pittsburgh.
- **2015** — Delivered West Liberty commencement address; received honorary doctorate and Alumni Wall of Honor recognition.
- **2016** — Appointed to PA Bankers Women in Banking Advisory Committee for one year.
- **2020** — Became FHLB Des Moines president and CEO on January 20; supported the Rollie Williams International Center.
- **2021** — Recognized with James Taibi among West Liberty’s Impact of Philanthropy honorees.
- **2026** — Announced retirement in January; last day was September 30. Wil Osborn succeeded her October 1.

## Achievements

- Led FHLB Des Moines from January 2020 through September 2026.
- Received a West Liberty honorary doctorate and Alumni Wall of Honor recognition in 2015.
- Supported an endowment and expanded funding for the Rollie Williams International Center.
- Led the bank during the 2023 launch of its Member Impact Fund; the program is an institutional initiative.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Wil Osborn took over as president and CEO on October 1, following Williams’s September 30 retirement.
- **2026-06** — As CEO, discussed a bank plan to contribute more than $200 million during 2026 to housing affordability and community development, explicitly describing the increased level as one-time.
- **2026-01** — Announced her intention to retire during 2026.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kris-williams-2333619

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