Craig Holmes

Craig is the National Director of Executive Relationships for NACo EDGE. In this role, he is responsible for managing and cultivating strategic relationships with key decision makers in the largest urban counties across the United States.

A seasoned executive with more than 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, Craig has earned a reputation as a highly innovative and results-driven leader. He brings strong leadership skills; initiative and a collaborative mindset that help teams thrive and deliver results.

A veteran banker, Craig has extensive experience working with U.S. corporate executives, family offices, and international families seeking access to U.S markets. His professional travel has taken him to over forty states in the U.S. and financial hubs around the world, including London, Paris, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Craig is also deeply committed to community engagement and youth development. His volunteer work includes involvement with the Harlem YMCA Black Achievers in Industry program, Junior Achievement, KIPP Academy’s Futures in Finance program, and JP Morgan Chase’s Fellowship Initiative, where he mentored New York City high school students. He also serves on the board of the Jola Youth Work Readiness Program of Long Island. A professional career highlight was his selection for the prestigious JP Morgan Service Corps Foundation, a public-private partnership focused on developing strategic revitalization solutions for Detroit, Michigan.

Craig holds a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and an M.S. in Management from the Simon Business School at the University of Rochester. He is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) through The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the Institute for Wealth & Investments.

He and his wife, Yvette, and two daughters reside in Baldwin, New York.