Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

How Americans bank has been changing for years, including how they start their banking relationships. Offering the ability to open an account online can be one way to reach customers who are unable to join your community bank in person. A ‘big bang’ for digital account opening.

Idaho 134

Idaho Community Bank Community New Jersey 134

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. Let’s see how this new scale allows for big investments in future innovation. She was a trailblazer and an early innovator in analytics. Provident Financial Services, Inc.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

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? Bad things about the banking industry. John Beale , longtime CIO of City National Bank.

Idaho 172

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 172

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. It was always clear how much Jones loves his credit union, his team and his community.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

No one has been more successful at using social media to generate awareness and a positive image for their bank than Jill (@JillCastilla, @CitizensEdmond). Bank Innovation named Jill one of the 10 most innovative CEOs in banking for 2015, and we doubt that Bank Innovation would know who Jill is if not for her presence on Twitter.

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

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. The FinTech Partner Best Practice Award – Goes to Cambridge Savings Bank and SigFig for their digital investment platform partnership.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2016

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! Check it out on YouTube.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60