Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Southern Bancorp partners with other community banks to increase loan accessibility and financial literacy to low-income customers. As CEO of Southern Bancorp, Darrin Williams wants to promote relationships between community banks and CDFIs to create more prosperous communities. Photo by Dero Sanford.

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Community Bank Community Leadership Arkansas 172

Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

One of my tweeps (Twitter friends), is Andy Schornack, CEO of Flagship Bank Minnesota, based in Wayzata. He exemplifies the best of next generation bank leadership, with eyes wide open to the next iteration of banking in our rapidly changing environment. I am proud of my coworkers, my employees, and all the stakeholders.

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Community Bank Community Minnesota Metro 78

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

In 2022, ICBA’s award-winning ThinkTECH Accelerator program reached more community banks with innovative solutions and partnerships than ever before. For ICBA and our community bank members, 2022 was a year full of potential. By Charles Potts, ICBA. I couldn’t agree more.

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Community Bank Community Innovation Atlanta 99

South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. 2) Leadership Matters. While working from home will become more permanent in business, for JPM about 50% of the employees will work at a company location full time.

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Community Community Bank Leadership Lending 195

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Vista is collaborating with Goldman Sachs to look for companies that might be interested in buying. Vista could be looking to sell as much as 50 percent of the company. FinTechs in Europe have been experiencing a rise in value as many investors look for alternatives to run-of-the-mill, brick-and-mortar banks. based customers.

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Fintech Community Bank Community Leadership 197

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Aligning these factors is critical to a community bank’s success, and a great way to start doing that is by ensuring your professional development programs support your strategic goals. Yes, it’s essential to satisfy annual training requirements but, as one CEO recently remarked, we need to grow our own community bank leaders.

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Training Resources Community Bank Leadership 140

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

The skills needed to succeed in the workplace are changing, with companies placing greater value on soft skills like communication and leadership. In response, community banks have an opportunity to revisit hiring policies and training programs. Being a community bank, our customers are our neighbors.

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Training Community Bank Community Knowledge Base 98

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

From left: Heather Kelley, Jan Button-Minton, Andrew Pyles and Ro Byrd of Eclipse Bank in Louisville, Ky., create a team-centric focus as part of the bank’s company culture. However, community banks have a big opportunity to stand out from the crowd of potential employers.”. Malvern Bank’s personal touch.

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How To Louisville Community Bank Training 91

Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

That uncomfortable feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you decide to try something new serves as a motivator and is why I tell community bankers: “To succeed in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, you need to get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable.”. Facilitating open communication. Get out of your comfort zone.

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Community Bank Community Innovation Meeting 120

NCR

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The days when community banks and credit unions could stay behind the technology curve and still come out on top are long gone. Community banking has no future if leadership doesn’t wake to the new competitive reality and adapt some of their strategies and long-held biases in order to compete.

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Community Bank Community Leadership Branch Strategies 40

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Much like we saw with some concentrated initiatives in 2020 with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the CARES Act, 2023 will bring a more granular focus to community banks’ lines of business. Expect increased demands from business customers and new revenue-generating opportunities for community banks.

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Innovation Trends Community Bank Community 103

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Illustration by Maïté Franchi With educational sessions on hot‑button issues, inspirational speakers and beneficial networking opportunities, ICBA LIVE is the greatest community banking event in the country. Everyone leaves the event with new information in hand to put into action back at their bank.” New connections.

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Honolulu Community Community Bank Leadership 91

Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

Ken Finley, president of Johnson City Bank, in downtown Johnson City with Shannon Sultemeier, executive vice president (left); and Brenda Haynes, vice president/cashier (right). Here’s how four community banks are thriving in this environment. These include family-owned businesses, community businesses and operating companies.

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Texas San Antonio Community Bank Community 182

PYMNTS

JUNE 15, 2016

Kane will report to Gordon Smith, CEO of consumer and community banking. He is replacing Mike Passilla, who was chosen as the company’s chief executive in May 2013 to oversee development of Chase Paymentech and other merchant-focused offerings.

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Leadership Community Bank Community Branding 100

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

We asked both leaders and staffers to tell us what makes their community banks stand out as employers. Key Community Bank: Leading by example. Key Community Bank. At the heart of Key Community Bank’s work culture is connection. Greg Dennis, Key Community Bank. “We

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Community Bank Community Texas Leadership 164

Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Why is it so common in community banks? Peter Principle is alive and well in banking. We elevate superior performers in their functional position to leadership positions to which they are ill prepared. My local paper featured the director of training and development at a long-standing construction company.

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Leadership Management Community Bank Community 60

Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

This year’s winners: Left: Central Valley Community Bank, People’s Choice Award; Middle: Kennebec Savings Bank, Exceptional Community Bank Service Award; Right: Cross River Bank, Emerging Service Program Award. Exceptional Community Bank Service Award. Kennebec Savings Bank.

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Community Bank Community National Fresno 196

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2018

I am proud of what ICBA has accomplished over its 88-year history and optimistic about what the future holds for community banks. I’m honored to be part of that future and look forward to leading ICBA as we write the next chapter of the community bank story. Now, the future is ours for the taking. Mission: Flourish.

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Community Bank Community Leadership Industry 70

American Banker

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

First Financial Bancorp in Cincinnati has made Brad Ringwald its president of community banking; named Paul Silva the president of investment commercial real estate; tapped Rick Dennen to oversee the company's national lending businesses; and said Roddell McCullough, director of community development, will take on more responsibility helping determine (..)

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Ohio Leadership Community Bank Community 28

Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

During the pandemic, many community banks needed to change how they operated. It can clarify roles and responsibilities, encourage timely communication and help community banks operate more efficiently. When the pandemic hit in early 2020, mitigating risk took on a whole new meaning for community banks.

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Oregon Community Bank Community Meeting 91

Abrigo

MAY 5, 2022

It also examines how community banks are different than other types of financial institutions, along with strategies for optimal operations. Guests and Marksberry typically talk leadership, life, and advice for listeners, all while telling stories of their journeys to leadership in the financial sector.

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Community Lending Maine Resources 195

American Banker

JANUARY 28, 2020

Timothy Crane is set to succeed Ed Wehmer as president, though Wehmer will remain the Illinois company's CEO.

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Illinois Leadership Company Community Bank 41

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. offers a “humanly simple” leadership style of looking out for others. Merchants & Planters Bank. Bank assets: $250 million. Today, a proud survivor of industry consolidation pressures, the bank has $250 million assets and operates 11 locations in five counties.

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St. Louis Community Bank Community Leadership 105

Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

Following their stints as interns, Malvern Bank retained the talents of (L to R) Cody Sorenson, Keegan Wederquist and Adam Konfrst, hiring them as full-time, mid-level team members. These community banks share how they have (or haven’t) altered their hiring strategies. Eclipse Bank: Reputation matters. Total employment.

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Community Bank Community Iowa Louisville 91

Gonzobanker

JUNE 18, 2018

According to National Mortgage News , in July 2017 Binh Dang, co-founder and former president of MeridianLink sister company LendingQB, sought a court-ordered dissolution of MeridianLink. CRIF’s ACTion product is its newest platform, currently being pitched to community banks and credit unions. The Impact on CRIF Clients.

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Lending Leadership Community Bank System 60

Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

This could be as simple as ensuring there are meat-free options for vegetarians at every company event, or as involved as establishing culturally specific employee resource groups. So, how can community banks build truly inclusive cultures, where everyone feels like they belong? Misti Stanton, Mercantile Bank. Quick Stat.

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Community Bank Community Leadership Millennials 91

PYMNTS

APRIL 7, 2016

At least that’s Dimon’s perspective — a view that may not be settling quite as well with some of his company’s shareholders. The concept of breaking up the bank was shot down both in 2013 and 2015. The concept of breaking up the bank was shot down both in 2013 and 2015.

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Washington Regulation Leadership Community Bank 100

American Banker

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The company promoted two executives as part of an effort to revamp its leadership team and establish a bigger presence in the Carolinas.

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Leadership Company Community Bank Community 37

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Bank assets: $5 billion. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. He became an enthusiastic advocate of relationship-based banking. Bethesda, Md.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

And the great news, according to “American Millennials and Banking,” a major new study commissioned by ICBA, is that Bauhs and the 80 million other people in his generational cohort are prime potential customers for community banks. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

Forming new business lines—if carefully planned and considered—can be a potentially significant way for a community bank to boost revenues and profits. But just as their upsides are significant, the downsides of new propositions for community banks can create more problems than opportunities. McAllister Agency Inc.,

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Operations Community Bank Community Management 70

FICO

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

SBA programs give businesses access to credit such as 7(a) loans for any purpose, microloans and 504 Certified Development Company (CDC) Loans for fixed-rate mortgage and equipment financing. Other programs are available to businesses to find investors, conduct R&D or to secure bonding.

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Community Community Bank Policies Leadership 67

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

And the great news, according to “American Millennials and Banking,” a major new study commissioned by ICBA, is that Bauhs and the 80 million other people in his generational cohort are prime potential customers for community banks. This is really the moment for community banks to show that they’re a fit for millennials.

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Millennials Community Bank social media Community 87

Independent Banker

JANUARY 26, 2016

Of course, community banks are the primary economic engines behind small businesses on Main Street America, funding more than 60 percent of all small-business lending. When you’re looking at key issues in the community, bring entrepreneurs to the table and ask them to solve it—because that’s who solves things,” Williamson insists.

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Miami Community Bank Community Resources 70

CFPB Monitor

AUGUST 13, 2018

McWilliams stated that the FDIC’s top priorities included: (1) reducing regulatory burden on community banks; (2) increasing the speed with which the FDIC reviews charter and deposit insurance applications; and (3) assisting banks to introduce new financial products that serve underserved communities.

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FDIC Community Lending Guidelines 68

Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

It’s amazing what a couple of years and some key leadership changes can do for a company. NCR’s changes began in 2018 with Hayford arriving with a team of seasoned former FIS execs including straight-talk digital banking exec Doug Brown. Meanwhile, NCR’s digital banking (and now origination) competition intensifies.

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