Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Independent Banker ’s annual Community Bank CEO Outlook survey reveals how community bank leaders plan to leverage today’s deposit-laden banking environment to grow this year. Janet Silveria, Community Bank of Santa Maria. So, what’s at the top of community bank leaders’ to-do lists? What changes will 2022 bring?

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 14, 2021

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Much like the General Store fell victim to the supermarket and the lumber yard fell victim to Home Depot, I predicted the community bank that did not pick targeted customer niches or develop product expertise will meet it's doom.

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Independent Banker

JULY 31, 2022

These community banks share how they have (or haven’t) altered their hiring strategies. According to the BLS, “quit levels and rates” by employees is higher in all employment sectors than it is in “finance and insurance” specifically, which is where community banks would fall (see table below). Photo: Colin Conces. By William Atkinson.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Individually and collectively, we’re big believers in giving back to the communities where we live and work. I spoke with Tom Hogan , chief operating officer, and Andrea Lampert , vice president of people, to discuss the effort and what they hope to achieve. Tom Hogan, Chief Operating Officer, Perficient. A ndrea : Agreed.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

These are just a few examples of how I’ve been able to give back to the community in ways that are personal to me, and that’s something that’s true across Perficient. Our colleagues are incredibly active in giving back to their communities in meaningful ways that are personal to them.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 12, 2022

We feel that as community bankers, we can learn much from Jamie Dimon (Chairman and CEO of JPM) and from Warren Buffet. As usual, it was full of insight that every community banker should consider. Our focus is on information that pertains to the community banking industry. 2) Leadership Matters. 3) Community Focused.

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PopularBank

MAY 1, 2020

A Message from Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea. Dear Customers, Partners and Community Members, Thank you for being part of our Popular Bank family. As we face the immediate and serious health concerns as a community, we are also seeing a much wider impact on all our lives as well as our local, national, and global economies.

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Perficient

AUGUST 5, 2020

With our team’s help, the client has been able to transition a significant portion of their userbase to a named user system and allowed us the opportunity to help develop the tools that their clients will use to manage these users.” — Austin Spinazze, Associate Technical Consultant. “I The leadership is really great!

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2022

It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene. It’s hard to put my finger on exactly what makes ICBA LIVE so special, but I believe it is in a shared sense of purpose that arises whenever community bankers convene.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Our senior leadership team took that to heart, and it stuck with us, creating an environment in which compliance plays a significant role in everything from our strategic direction to our daily operations. Regulations are there to require what we do every day as community bankers: protect our customers.

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Bussman Advisory

JUNE 10, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. JPMorgan Chase cut about 500 jobs this week, including technology and operations roles 3. Don’t miss out – join our vibrant community today!

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PopularBank

OCTOBER 2, 2020

A Message from Popular Bank Chief Operating Officer Manuel Chinea. When we first opened our doors, we did so with a great sense of purpose and a vision to make a difference within our communities. This year our small business clients faced and continue to navigate significant financial and operational disruption.

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Jeff For Banks

APRIL 15, 2012

He is a reservist, and had interesting perspectives on how the military operates versus private industry. One form of training I fondly recall from my Navy days was Navy Leadership Development school, or NAVLEAD. I have not come across anything like it in my civilian life working with community financial institutions.

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Abrigo

JUNE 23, 2020

Learn from your peers and hear what problems they are dealing with in our Abrigo Community, exclusive to our customers. Community financial institutions are often tasked with doing more with less. We understand the trust you put in us when you use our BSA/AML and fraud software and we make the same investment in your program’s success.

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Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism. Photo: Ashley Courter.

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Independent Banker

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Under Larry Wilson’s leadership, First Arkansas Bank and Trust’s branch on the Little Rock Air Force Base was named the 2020 Air Force Bank of the Year. Community banks operate on a majority of the country’s military installations. Community banks comprise more than two-thirds of the 66 banks operating on U.S.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. However, community banks have a big opportunity to stand out from the crowd of potential employers.”. Quick Stat. Put people first.

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Jeff For Banks

AUGUST 2, 2021

He exemplifies the best of next generation bank leadership, with eyes wide open to the next iteration of banking in our rapidly changing environment. Many of those original employees are still with us. This is not a high level of revenues to handle all the expenses involved with operating a troubled banking organization at the time.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 26, 2015

A Pennsylvania community bank’s perspective on the rewards and potential perils of developing a separate business line. Forming new business lines—if carefully planned and considered—can be a potentially significant way for a community bank to boost revenues and profits. which had long-established ties to the local community.

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Perficient

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I often engage with account developers and clients to address their requirements in transitioning legacy processes and technology to meet the expectations of a digital operating environment. Beyond this, my days typically revolve around three major aspects: Strategy. Explore why leading insurance carriers count on us to drive results.

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Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

Executive committee members tell us what advocacy issues they’ll be focused on during their terms, while board members share their words of wisdom for up-and-coming community bankers: themselves. To sum it up, these leaders are all in and all heart for community banking. We are not Wall Street banks—we are community banks.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“For Ron, giving back to the community is part of the essence of who he is. With vigor and a strong commitment to service, Ron Paul leads a rapidly growing community bank in Maryland. Ronald Paul first encountered community banking as a real estate developer in the early 1980s. Don’t expect to find him home on a weeknight!”

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Perficient

MAY 28, 2020

J oin our community for career tips, upcoming opportunities, and to keep up with all things Life at Perficient. Pega Leadership does a really good job supporting employee growth and is committed to understanding what each member of the team is looking for in career paths. We have active Pega jobs in Washington DC open.

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FICO

MARCH 28, 2023

I founded a FICO Women Leaders initiative that uses networking and the power of community to help women succeed as leaders in a highly complex technology firm. At our annual FICO World event, we host Women in Leadership seminars and forums. We discussed the importance of the coaching approach of “leadership starts with self”.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

As a result, our communities have grown stronger and I think we have a newfound sense of confidence in our ability to handle change. What I hope we bring with us from 2020 is a positive and caring attitude for all with a passion for continued positive change. It’s been a year of rapid change.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ITMs and VTMs are popular retail banking innovations among community banks. We spoke with two community banks that have ramped up their services to meet—and exceed—the changing expectations of customers. Community banks are constantly looking to the future and identifying what customers want. Jeff Versluys, One Community Bank.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

Daniel Galindo, pictured, and Doug Schaeffer of Woodforest National Bank helped involve the community bank in providing funding for and access to affordable housing. We worked with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to jumpstart its down payment assistance program,” recalls Schaeffer. “We

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 19, 2023

This is one of the great mysteries of community banking. Almost every community bank touts its commitment to the relationship. For example, adding and connecting an operating DDA account to the MMDA account extends the average life significantly. This alone can have a material impact on retention and is inexpensive.

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Bussman Advisory

JUNE 1, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. JPMorgan Chase cut about 500 jobs this week, including technology and operations roles 3. Don’t miss out – join our vibrant community today!

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We spoke with legal and financial experts about what questions community bank leaders should ask themselves pre-merger, what issues they may face and how they can build an even stronger financial institution. When one community bank acquires or merges with another bank, there are many steps to take and considerations to discuss.

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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. A humble leader shows us all how it’s done.

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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.

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Gonzobanker

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We see bank leadership earnestly working through the spirit of ESG in dozens and dozens of boardrooms across the country, and we are bullish that corporate and workplace leadership will be a catalyst for positive change. And that brings us to the topic of mergers. From Cornerstone’s viewpoint, we can share good news.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Western Union said the facilities have a range of upgraded features, including advanced conferencing and communication technology, innovation labs and ergonomically designed furniture. “As Our vision, people and productive work environment will enable us to attract and retain the best talent in the Denver area.”.

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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. It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. Provident Financial Services, Inc. merges with Lakeland Bancorp. Bravo April!

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PYMNTS

JULY 10, 2020

And while the risk equation has not changed, pressure to address an existential threat (COVID-19) combined with a mandate for leadership has opened minds and incentivized decision makers to consider not just the risks, but also the benefits. More than 55 percent oppose the use of delivery drones.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Last year, community bank loan producers were faced with both record-low interest rates and a glut of deposits. But as they always do, they came through for individuals and businesses in their communities with a combination of personalized service and prudent risk management practices. Bunnell; and Doug, Genelle and Jagger Jones.

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