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.

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Fintech Community Regional Technology 195

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Goes to Greg Smith, retiring CEO of Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union. CVB Financial acquires Community Bank. There is a nice mix of the executive gene pool among these two organizations to build the future leadership team, and this deal helps CenterState gain scale as it moved past the dreaded $10 billion regulatory mark.

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Fintech Conference Innovation Community 105

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!

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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