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2015 ICBA Community Bankers of the Year

Independent Banker

National Award Recipient. George, Utah. Four judges evaluated the community bankers nominated based on four criteria: character, leadership, community involvement/volunteerism, and overall bank condition and health. The 2015 Award Recipients. Four community bankers were selected for this year’s recognition: Walking the Walk.

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Meal Kit Startup Gobble Hires From Starbucks, Blue Apron

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Gobble , the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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Some interesting finalists would be: M&T and People’s United Old National and First Midwest Webster and Sterling Columbia Bank and Umpqua. Congrats on a brave move and national recognition Jim! Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards. Chuck Snyder, chief executive of National Cooperative Bank (NCB).

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Varo Is First FinTech to Receive Full-Service Charter from the OCC

CFPB Monitor

On July 31, 2020, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) approved the national bank charter application of Varo Bank, N.A., team — the first consumer fintech to receive a national bank charter. As other fintechs mature and grow nationally, the message from the federal banking system is: come on in. Varo Bank, N.A.’s

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

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Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Project Teddy Bear collects stuffed animals and gives them to at-risk children in Utah. Gonzo Lifetime Leadership Award – John Glenn.

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THE 16TH ANNUAL GONZOBANKER AWARDS

Gonzobanker

Hats off to a decade of strong leadership and hard work. Mergerama Region of the Year – The Midwest: Huntington-First Merit, Chemical-Talmer, Old National-Anchor … the list goes on. Project Teddy Bear collects stuffed animals and gives them to at-risk children in Utah. Gonzo Lifetime Leadership Award – John Glenn.

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