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

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. Philadelphia.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 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 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. Acquisition of the Year: The No Time to Breathe Award. Provident Financial Services, Inc. Bravo April!

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

In the age of Twitter, Apple Pay and Lending Club, it’s important to remember the shareholder performance delivered by Gleason and team when compared to the behemoths. To those community bankers claiming their growing Compliance departments say no to everything. Community bank marketing resources. Bravo OZRK! C’mon Man!’

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. CenterState Bank Corporation and National Commerce Corporation merge to create a $16+ billion southeastern player.

Fintech 105

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 105

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. Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on.

Utah 60

Utah System Community Marketing 60