Gonzobanker

APRIL 25, 2024

Once upon a time, First Southern Farmers, Merchants & Community Bank & Trust (or FSFMCBT, for short), a community bank in Anytown, USA, was renowned for its neighborly charm. When Calvin DoRight founded the bank in 1948, delivering exceptional customer service was his dream. Thomas proclaimed.

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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!

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Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

After leading a great and vibrant organization at Andrews Federal Credit Union, Jim and his family have taken on a new adventure, and the Gonzo team is confident Jim’s ambition and transparent leadership style will be welcome in Raleigh, N.C. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

Gonzobanker

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

With a focus on digital banking and branch transformation, it was interesting to see the attendee list with lots of sexy new customer experience and analytics titles. After Retail Delivery had some mushy general sessions a few years ago, this is the second year in a row we have seen some provocative stuff on the main stage.

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Chicago Retail Branch Design Training 98

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. So many miles to go, retail bankers! The bank’s strategy is laser-focused.

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Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

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. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. What an amazing leadership story. merges with Lakeland Bancorp.

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Gonzobanker

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Big announcements like JP Morgan Chase’s to hike the pay of 22,000 workers and build 400 new branches certainly had bankers inspired to show some level of investment and even civic leadership from the tax break. Sarver grew Alliance from a small $700 million community bank acquisition to a $20 billion powerhouse in less than 15 years.

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