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GonzoBanker of the Year (Mid-Size Bank) – goes to David Findlay, CEO of Lakeland Financial. Anyone who follows the industry knows this focused institution led by Findlay is all about executing the timeless principles of capital management, credit quality, efficiency and customer service. Paul Murphy, founder of Murphy & Co.

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2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). She is known for her knowledge, leadership, dedication, and willingness to partner with her colleagues.

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Chris Myers, President & CEO, Citizens Business Bank – During a tumultuous time for West Coast banks, Myers kept his sights on being a top commercial relationship bank. The company’s market capitalization, which after declining to less than $600 million in the 2009 recession, has now grown to almost $3 billion.

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Best Bank Sale of the Year – Although it was early in the year, the Bank of North Carolina’s (BNC Bancorp) sale to Pinnacle Financial wins. BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Rick” Callicutt II, BNC’s CEO.

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