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.
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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.
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:
Tyler Erickson Awarded GSBC’s Tim Koch Award for Excellence in Banking
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is pleased to announce that Tyler Erickson, vice president of development and marketing of American Bank Montana based in Bozeman, has been honored with the third Tim Koch Award for Excellence in Banking.
GSBC’s Executive Development Institute Celebrates Graduation of 10th Class
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) in 2014 launched its prestigious Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI) with a vision to transform the way community banks approach and execute succession planning. Last week, the school saw its 10th cohort of community banking professionals complete the program, marking a milestone in EDI’s success.
Kansas City Fed Chief to Kick off GSBC’s 73rd Annual School Session
GSBC is pleased to announce Jeff Schmid, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, as the opening keynote speaker for its 73rd Annual School Session. The student-body keynote address will take place on Monday, July 15, at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.
Robb to Represent Missouri on GSBC Board of Trustees
GSBC is pleased to welcome Dan Robb, president and CEO of Jonesburg State Bank, to its board of trustees. Robb has more than 35 years of banking experience, having started his career in 1985 as a bank teller. Established in 1921, Jonesburg State Bank is a community bank in East Central Missouri … Robb has been at the helm of the institution since 2003.
Looking Back to Look Forward: A Renewed Perspective on GSBC’s Strategic Plan
GSBC’s Board of Trustees and Alumni Advisory Board took a unique approach to their fall meetings in November by learning about George Washington’s and other historical figures’ approaches to leadership. The sessions were held at the George Washington Leadership Institute in Mt. Vernon, Virginia.
It is a Good Time to be a Community Bank Leader
My argument that this is a good time to be a community bank leader likely runs counter to conventional wisdom and how you probably feel as a banker living in this moment. The issues, risks and uncertainty are plentiful.
Eight Complete Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers®
GSBC completed another session of its exclusive C-suite school, the Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI), on October 18, 2023.