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. By Beth Mattson-Teig.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

million gets the vaunted consumer lender a much-prized bank charter, low-cost deposits to juice current earnings, and a business lending capability to drive future growth. Goes to Eric Sprink, Coastal Community Bank , Everett, Wash. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim!

Fintech 147

Fintech Strategy Leadership Lending 147

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. Jill is continually demonstrating just how loud a $300 million community bank can roar!

Idaho 181

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 181

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Stripe’s early success in acquiring customers was largely due to its mass appeal to the developer community. Leadership and board members. Business lending and corporate cards. Most recently, Stripe has launched a Corporate Card and a Lending product geared towards small businesses. Online and offline payments.

Online 98

Online Company Retail Payments 98

Gonzobanker

MAY 8, 2020

Practice the art of surgical lending. As the large banks announce freezing lending in some sectors, community and mid-size banks should bring more data and common sense to the table. For instance, Wells and Chase just shut down all home equity lending. Build transparency around I.T. Ready … break! “In

Lending 114

Lending Analytics Analysis Capital 114

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Mark Turner, Executive Chairman of the Board, WSFS Bank – We have to give the nod to an early 2019 retirement of Turner, who had one hell of a run in 12 years at the helm of a great community and wealth bank. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community. Credit Union Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. She is known for her knowledge, leadership, dedication, and willingness to partner with her colleagues.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

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. So, isn’t retail delivery about consumer lending? Where’s the creativity and product leadership, folks? General Sessions. Online delivery? Two jumped out.

Chicago 98

Chicago Retail Branch Design Training 98

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

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.

Taxes 76

Taxes Video Analytics Arkansas 76

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool!

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Kim, the executives and the boards of both organizations who put rivalry aside to gain scale in the new world of banking where differentiation matters and community can be more than geography. A Gonzo community bank being a leader and not a fast follower – that’s pretty cool!

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60