Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Best Bank Sale of the Year – Although it was early in the year, the Bank of North Carolina’s (BNC Bancorp) sale to Pinnacle Financial wins. BNC shareholders got a terrific premium, a 47% dividend increase, and a continued leadership role for Richard D. Rick” Callicutt II, BNC’s CEO.

Conference 101

Conference Industry Community Bank Community 101

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

The Ecosystem Award – Goes to Partners Credit Union for its collaborative member experience work with digital banking vendor Kony (now part of Temenos). The digital banking provider helped implement digital competitiveness against big banks that Partners sought. It’s game on.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. His passion for innovation, community, culture, and clients provides a leadership template for all future GonzoBankers.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Through a unique reverse merger structure and $400 million P/E injection, PacWest made it through a ring of fire and the two have created a $36 California business banking franchise while helping to calm a bank panic in the spring of this year. Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Bank) – Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Fintech 195

Fintech Community Regional Technology 195