Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

How Americans bank has been changing for years, including how they start their banking relationships. Offering the ability to open an account online can be one way to reach customers who are unable to join your community bank in person. The Bank of Idaho integrated online account openings into its website in 2015.

Idaho 134

Idaho Community Bank Community New Jersey 134

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. She was a trailblazer and an early innovator in analytics. Provident Financial Services, Inc.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 170

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 170

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Kent Oram, CEO, Idaho Central Credit Union – As evolution, revolution and occasional shareholder dilution occur across the industry, a leader in Idaho has quietly worked over the past 12 years on accumulating legendary performance. The bank’s strategy is laser-focused. It is an innovator with tech (e.g., Well done, sir!

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Leveraging the Virtual Wallet brand it built years ago, it will be worth watching how PNC fares in 2019. GonzoBanker of the Year – Mid-Size Banks. Hats off to Greg for taking a $600 million credit union to a $5 billion innovator over his 25 years at the helm. Bank Sale of the Year. Bank Purchase of the Year.

Fintech 101

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

While this deal was announced late last year, the heavy lifting was done in 2016 as BBCN Bancorp and Wilshire Bancorp came together under a new brand to create the largest Korean American bank. A “Get Your Act Together” Statistic if There Ever Was One – Non-banks will account for over half of mortgage production in 2016.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60