Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Even as nearly one-third of Americans are already members of a credit union, it seems there’s almost nothing the NCUA still won’t try to further expand the market reach and special tax-exempt privileges of the credit unions it supervises. Talk about your captive regulator! When credit unions say “jump,” the NCUA says, “how high?”.

South Dakota 70

South Dakota North Dakota Montana Wyoming 70

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

His collection of shot glasses, each bearing a particular state’s name or emblem as tangible evidence of his visits to those states, is complete after a recent trip through the Dakotas, Montana, Wyoming and then, lastly, Alaska. In rural communities like ours, the consumer has a lot of needs,” he explains.

St. Louis 105

St. Louis Community Bank Community Leadership 105

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. Shirley Nelson has built a nearly 50-year career doing two things she loves—community banking and giving back to her community.

Oakland 98

Oakland Community Bank Community Industry 98