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GSBC Celebrates 57 Individuals who are ‘Committed to Lead’: Micro-Credential Program Soars in Second Year
GSBC is proud to announce that 57 members of the GSBC Class of 2024 have completed its innovative Committed to Lead micro-credential, a supplementary set of coursework designed to equip community bankers with the critical leadership skills necessary to guide their institutions in an evolving financial landscape. “Community banking needs bold leaders who are equipped…
Bolder Banking: Shaping the Future of Community Banking at GSBC’s 73rd Annual School Session
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s (GSBC) 73rd Annual School Session blended core banking essentials with peer-focused initiatives to cultivate and inspire bold leaders for community banks.
GSBC Names Juergensen, Rainey to Alumni Advisory Board
GSBC welcomed two new members to its Alumni Advisory Board at its meeting on July 21, 2024. The new members include GSBC Alumni Joshua Juergensen ‘14 (representing Minnesota) and Adam Rainey ’15 (representing Missouri).
Drentlaw Elected Chair of GSBC Alumni Association
Anita Drentlaw, president, chief executive officer, and chief financial officer of New Market Bank in Elko New Market, Minn., has been elected chair of the GSBC Alumni Association.
Koranda, Reeves & Stotler Join GSBC Board of Trustees
GSBC elected three new community bankers to its board of trustees at its meeting during the school’s 73rd Annual School Session in Boulder, Colo. The new members include Susie Koranda (representing Nebraska), Chip Reeves (representing Iowa) and Niki Stotler (representing Colorado).
Lance White Named Chair Elect of Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
Lance White, president and chief executive officer of Bank of the Flint Hills in Wamego, Kan., has been named chair elect of GSBC for 2024-2025.
Sheila Noll Named Chair of Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
Sheila Noll, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Pacific Coast Bankers Bank, has been named chair elect of GSBC for 2024-2025.
GSBC Recognizes Slade With Honorary James C. Scarboro Award
GSBC is pleased to announce Robert “Bob” Slade as the 32nd recipient of the James C. Scarboro Award…Slade’s work in the banking industry began in 2001 upon joining the GSBC faculty, where he served as a key contributor to its leadership curriculum and the development of its state-of-the-art Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers®
ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Showcase Hosted at Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) announced its upcoming ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program Showcase will take place at GSBC. The showcase, which marks the culmination of the latest Accelerator program (AP7), is part of ICBA’s commitment to fostering collaborative community bank-fintech partnerships that reflect current market dynamics and future customer needs.
What EDI has Taught GSBC About Talent Management and Succession in Community Banks
As GSBC’s Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI) has reached its 10-year anniversary, it’s warranted to reflect on what we’ve learned as a banking school about talent management and succession. What has helped inform these lessons are two unique aspects of GSBC’s EDI:
GSBC Emphasizes Peer Learning, Real-World Application with Launch of New Student Assessment Tool
GSBC is proud to announce a groundbreaking shift in student assessments for its Annual School Session with the introduction of the Experience & Action Journal. Departing from traditional exams, this innovative tool aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of student learning and real-world application within the banking industry.
Future of Community Banking: Beyond Our Line of Sight, But Not Our Imagination
Answering the question about the future of community banking has almost become a rhetorical exercise, as there are many variables but no clear answer. There are, however, several long-term trends that have been impacting this industry from which we can draw from in our attempt: