Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

and CEO and chairman, Minnesota Lakes Bank, Delano, Minn. Hartings: ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator brings fintechs and community banks together to enhance bank operations and the customer experience. Immediate past chairman Robert Fisher, President and CEO, Tioga State Bank, NA, Spencer, N.Y. Grand Rapids, Minn.;

Community Bank 239

Community Bank Community Industry Texas 239

Independent Banker

DECEMBER 31, 2022

It has a lot of automation, AI and workflow built into it, and it will provide a better customer experience and a better lender experience. And when customer satisfaction serves as a chief indicator of performance, peer-to-peer sharing and social media emerge as natural public relations vehicles.

Community Bank 91

Community Bank Community Tampa North Carolina 91

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Credit Union) – Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union put 2+2 together to make a $4 billion institution in the Minnesota market. The Smarter Bank – Customer Experience Award – goes to Synovus Bank. Merger of Equals Deal of the Year (Bank) – Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.

Fintech 190

Fintech Community Regional Technology 190

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Credit Union Merger of the Year Minnesota-based Firefly and TruStone credit unions come to terms on a solid combination in the Twin Cities area. Chris’ public posts including his playbook for dealing with COVID-19 were gobbled up on social media. Bank Deal of the Year PNC nabs BBVA USA – paying 1.3

Idaho 157

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 157