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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Stronger together

Independent Banker

We listen to panel discussions where lessons learned are shared, participate in workshops for firsthand knowledge and are encouraged by general session speakers who motivate us to take our leadership to the next level. And that sense of community extends to the providers who support our efforts.

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Rebeca Romero Rainey: Let’s continue to push the boundaries

Independent Banker

It’s always great to be with fellow community bankers, and now, as ICBA president and CEO, our members! Our theme this year was all about being bold, in innovation, leadership and life. Whatever gives you the opportunity to do something positive for your customer, your community and your bank. Where I’ll be this month.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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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NCR Acquires Terafina – So What?

Gonzobanker

But, the Terafina system has shown well in both bank demos and high-profile industry events like Finovate. Add to that polish a list of named bank and credit union clients that take it past venture stage and we’re assuming Terafina founder Meheriar Hasan was rewarded well on the purchase.

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GonzoBanker Awards 2017

Gonzobanker

THE BANKING AWARDS. Rainbolt has quietly built a community bank in the past 20 years that is closing in on $2 billion of market cap. GonzoBanker of the Year – Large Banks. 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.

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The 2019 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

. ————————————————————————— The ‘En Vogue’ Trend of the Year – Credit unions buying community banks. TIME TO BUILD THE SMARTER BANK. Well done, sir! Great job, Brent!

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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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