Tony Sisto, chair of the board at STC Capital Bank, St. Charles, was elected 2018-2019 chair of the Community Bankers Association of Illinois at its annual meeting, held Sep. 26-30 in St. Louis. [Continue]
Key performance metrics at Minnesota’s state chartered banks haven’t changed much in the last year, said Max Zappia, Deputy Commissioner of Commerce, speaking to a group of more than 100 bankers on Sept. 27. [Continue]
By the end of 2018, bankers should begin to see their BSA compliance burden begin to lift, promised Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency. [Continue]
Andrew J. Briggs has been elected 2019 chairman of the board of directors of the Indiana Bankers Association. His term begins Jan. 1. [Continue]
Four bank executives encourage mid-career bankers to be proactive if they seek to advance their careers, always ready to tackle a project. [Continue]
Preston Steele is chairman of the $840 million American Bank & Trust, Huron, which has 13 locations in eastern South Dakota. [Continue]
With bitcoin being the currency of choice for cyber criminals, perhaps the time has come for community bankers to set up a bitcoin account and keep a small balance of bitcoin on hand to pay ransom. [Continue]
The Independent Community Bankers of Minnesota recognized six bankers with its Legacy of Community Banking Award at its annual convention, held August 9-11 at Mystic Event Center in Prior Lake, Minn. The award recognizes bankers with 50 years or more of service to their institutions and the industry. [Continue]
Leaders succeed by identifying important goals, and they articulate powerful reasons for pursuing those goals. They set high expectations and take the actions necessary to accomplish them. Finally, they track results intensely. [Continue]
Thomas Bates, CEO of County Bank, Sigourney, and Michael Geiger, vice president of County Bank, Deep River, were honored by the Community Bankers of Iowa. [Continue]