Sue Boehlke and Heidi Thom have joined the board of directors of KleinBank, Big Lake, Minn.Boehlke is currently principal of The Center for Character-based Leadership in Minneapolis. She is a human resources leader and executive coach. Boehlke earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource development from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, Minn. Thom is a principal at the strategy … Read more
Nebraska regulators pass peer review, director takes seat on FFIECNebraska’s lead bank regulator praised professional peer review after the Conference of State Bank Supervisors re-accredited his department for a fourth five-year certification. “I don’t know where else we could go to get this kind of feedback,” said John Munn, director of the Nebraska Department of Banking and … Read more
Missouri bank undeterred by development freeze; Minnesota de novo fully functional, Another de novo dives into Chicagoland. [Continue]
Ronald D. Kranz, chairman and CEO of First State Bank and Trust, Fremont, Neb., tells his story. [Continue]
At least three independent banker associations have updated their logos recently, signifying renewed organizational energy, as well as market distinctions. [Continue]
People skills, organizational excellence common among big-bank CEOs. [Continue]
Conditions around the state of Iowa are getting tougher for community banks, but Superintendent of Banking Tom Gronstal said at the annual convention of the Iowa Independent Bankers that he believes the future of the industry is bright. [Continue]
The question of what it takes to be a successful CEO, which we consider in our feature beginning on page 8, is one that long has fascinated me. I have been collecting success stories (and failure stories) in the back of my mind for more than 20 years. As I mull those over, at least … Read more
Fed adopts final Reg Z changes The Federal Reserve Board on July 14 approved a final rule for home mortgage loans to better protect consumers and facilitate responsible lending. The rule prohibits unfair, abusive or deceptive home mortgage lending practices. The rule also establishes advertising standards and requires certain mortgage disclosures to be given to consumers earlier … Read more
Banks continue to be challenged by the uncertainty of interest rates and a highly competitive marketplace. [Continue]