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FAA Green-Lights UPS Drone Deliveries Throughout US

PYMNTS

“This is a big step forward in safely integrating unmanned aircraft systems into our airspace, expanding access to healthcare in North Carolina and building on the success of the national UAS Integration Pilot Program to maintain American leadership in unmanned aviation,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L.

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Lead Like Lincoln

Jeff For Banks

Historically low interest rates and the recent poor economy highlighted the importance of leadership in community banking. In my opinion, he demonstrated three critical qualities of leadership. Bush brought attention to this key leadership quality when he declared he lacked "the vision thing." organization." organization."

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What’s Next For California’s Gig Economy After AB 5

PYMNTS

Massachusetts, Virginia, and New Jersey all have ABC tests codified into law that are similar to California’s, but Uber and Lyft drivers remain classified as independent contractors in those states. That the law has been passed, for example, doesn’t answer how comprehensively the law will be enforced.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

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! Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia. Lifetime Leadership Achievement Awards.

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2021’s Best Community Banks to Work For

Independent Banker

Within that tightly knit group, there’s the bank’s leadership team, comprising president and CEO Greg Dennis, chief lending officer Jon Girard, vice president of operations and compliance Kristine Hendrickson, and executive vice president and chief financial officer Michele Boeder. Community National Bank & Trust of Texas.

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The Thinker

Independent Banker

Yet his steady leadership is paired with a willingness to challenge the status quo cautiously to keep up with an evolving marketplace—a quality that appealed to the bank’s board when it promoted him from loan officer to bank president 25 years ago. National Management Association/Grand Lake chapter, treasurer and president.

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

The bank was founded in 2006 and operates 19 full-service branch locations in multi-ethnic communities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia. What is unique is, after reviewing the management team and board, there are people of Korean, Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese descent in leadership positions.

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