Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers^®

October 17-20, 2021 | Omni Interlocken Hotel | Broomfield, CO

Executive Education

This 19-month program is designed to prepare internal candidates for executive management roles at community banks.

Overview

The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers is a program for up-and-coming C-level executives whose work efforts influence the future direction of their banks. Participants attend four, four-day sessions in Colorado which are hosted every six months, in April and October respectively. A dual curriculum of advanced leadership and bank management strategies prepares participants for the challenges associated with leading a community bank in today’s increasingly competitive environment.

Curriculum

Leadership Development

10+ hours of individual executive coaching
Mentoring by a community bank executive from a similar institution outside the participant bank’s trade area
Extensive use of leadership, coaching, team building and communication diagnostic tools

Bank Management

Bank-specific initiatives to increase non-interest income and/or reduce non-interest expense
Comprehensive internal risk assessment and strategic objectives
Bank-specific talent management analysis with strategies for employee growth and development

Admission & Fees

Are you a C-level officer or the named successor of one at your bank? Do you anticipate a promotion to executive management in the next 2-3 years? If so, EDI may be for you! See what it takes to apply, including applicable tuition and fees and program dates for the upcoming 19-month program.

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Facilities & Accommodations

Participants will stay and learn at Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, Omni Interlocken Hotel offers a natural retreat with modern amenities and exceptional service. Hotel accommodations are reserved for participants by GSBC, and are included in program costs.

Continuing Professional Education

Participants can also count their EDI coursework toward Continuing Professional Education. GSBC is registered with the NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.

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Faculty

Our faculty members are nationally recognized bankers, consultants, executive coaches and academics who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-life examples, case studies and unique models of technical instruction to facilitate a lively and open learning environment.

Cindy Blankenship

Grapevine, TX

J.R. Buckner

Kansas City, MO

Bill Calderara

Kingston, NY

Darnell Canada

Boston, MA

Carle Churgin

Lafayette, CO

Steve Goodenow

Spirit Lake, IA

Jane Haskin

Bethany, OK

Jennifer Jones

Greer, SC

Kelly Karns

Edmond, OK

Timothy Koch

Westminster, CO

Brian McCain

Gainesville, TX

Debbie Meyers

Aurora, CO

Matt Miller

Gladstone, NJ

Chris Nelson

Bangor, ME

Karl Nelson

Roswell, GA

Jeff Newgard

Idaho Falls, ID

David Nowling

Aurora, CO

Vic Pierson

Galveston, TX

Scott Polakoff

Gladstone, NJ

Michael Richter

Peg Scott

Greenfield, IA

Bob Slade

Ft. Collins, CO

Justin Strickland

Wayne Wicker

Myrtle Beach, SC

Gordon Zimmerman

Corvallis, OR

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What People Are Saying

My decision to attend GSBC’s EDI program has been one of the most rewarding of my career. The program’s content built around leadership and community banking have been extremely effective in my development as a member of our executive team. Our organization benefited starting with my first session as the projects are not just academic, but real-world and bank specific exercises that we were able to apply immediately. Access to faculty that is comprised of top industry experts and executive coaches is an invaluable resource. The most rewarding aspect was the extended network I gained through our cohort of peers who, over a 19-month period, also became friends.

The Executive Development Institute has assisted me with taking a more holistic approach to banking and leadership development. Being able to communicate and collaborate with like-minded professionals and staff has made for a tremendous experience and has already started to impact decisions within our institution. I am looking forward to the future sessions where I can continue to build and develop my skills for the future of our organization.

If you have C-suite aspirations, I highly recommend this program. The instruction is world-class. Faculty and coaches offer classroom instruction and practical exercises that benefited me as a leader and had a positive impact on our bank’s performance, our customers, our employees and the communities we support. A vital part of this program is also getting away from the day-to-day operations of the bank, spending time immersed in learning with and from peers who are facing the same challenges and opportunities. My classmates will be a valuable network for me for years to come.

As I started my new role as President & CEO, I wondered if I would have the time for EDI. Enrolling was the best first decision I made. The time out of the bank is small in comparison to the benefits. The CEO mentor and coach that are assigned from day one have proven to be very valuable relationships. The instructors are leaders in their industry, and they make every classroom minute count. The networking with peers has solidified that we are all faced with succession management, leadership development and profit improvement challenges at our banks. I can say without hesitation I have learned and implemented several new ideas. The structure of the school is exactly what I was looking for and the instructors and staff have exceeded my expectations.

EDI has delivered new and innovative ideas to our bank, and has resulted in tremendous growth for me personally. As a result of the projects, our bank has implemented several strategies that will improve our bottom line, and we have been able to begin steps critical to succession planning. The coaches, mentors and instructors are some of the best resources in the industry, and have provided great insight into leading and managing people at the bank. GSBC is truly a first-class organization, and I would strongly recommend this program.

EDI offers an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to executive level banking positions. The program is geared towards promoting personal growth and enhancing leadership skills, as well as providing opportunities to network with other bankers with the same aspirations. Working with a personal coach and a bank CEO mentor is unique to EDI, and is what makes this program a customized experience!

After two sessions, I began working on a project that saved my bank more than $100,000 a year. I was promoted and named to the bank’s board of directors shortly after that.

I love the structure of the EDI program. I was only out of the bank for 12 days over the course of 19 months and the time spent with instructors, coaches and fellow attendees was incredibly valuable in terms of sharpening leadership skills and fostering new and innovative ideas. In addition, the projects between sessions are meaningful and provide real results that add dollars to the bottom line–no case studies or theories. I would highly recommend this program.