Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Seacoast Bank is at it again… and this time it is blowing past $10B in a big way. In just five months, Seacoast announced three bank acquisitions ( Drummond, Apollo , and Professional ) totaling a little over $4.7B

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. In the past decade, Mr. John Beale , longtime CIO of City National Bank.

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

Hats off to Greg for taking a $600 million credit union to a $5 billion innovator over his 25 years at the helm. Greg also leaves the organization knee-deep in technical innovation as PSECU has deployed Corelation core, Kony digital, Temenos origination and Sitecore CMS among other new solutions. Bank Sale of the Year.

Fintech 101

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

It’s been almost 20 years since the IPO but this team keeps delivering growth and outstanding financial performance while keeping the values of the hometown bank that started it all. Jill’s use of Twitter is a model for any bank CEO looking to engage on social media. Community bank marketing resources. Bravo OZRK!

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The 2016 Gonzo Marketing Medal – Goes to Elevations Credit Union for its “Egg Lending” campaign. The Millenials as Funding Award – Goes to Dime Community Bank for attracting press attention when it appealed to hipsters in Brooklyn as a means of funding its powerful commercial real estate niche. Check it out on YouTube.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60