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The community banks beating the Great Resignation

Independent Banker

Between displacement of operational folks and discontent among lenders trying to adapt to a larger bank, we’ve been able to pick up some great talent,” says Pyles. Left to right, Katelin George, Adam Konfrst, Kate McGann and Cody Sorenson represent part of a growing banking team at Malvern Bank in Malvern, Iowa.

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How to keep good employees

Independent Banker

But equally important is what they should be doing to keep the talented employees that they already have, both to avoid a short-term staffing crisis and to keep the pipeline of leadership full. One community bank that has found success in retaining its best employees is $180 million-asset Malvern Bank in Malvern, Iowa. Quick Stat.

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Who were ICBA’s Top Lenders of 2022?

Independent Banker

We worked with them with loans to buy equipment and vehicles for delivery and the beginning operational cash needs of the business,” Bunnell says. Iowa State Bank. Iowa Falls. United Bank of Iowa. Rowland with Greg Bynum, president and chief operating officer. Marion, Ky. Asset size: $114 million. Ag Lender Score.

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Agricultural Alert!

Independent Banker

In a surprise move, congressional leadership sought to reduce the crop insurance program by $3 billion at the end of 2015 to offset other spending initiatives. I assume that will continue,” adds Larry Winum, president and CEO of Glenwood State Bank, a $170 million-asset agricultural lender in Glenwood, Iowa. Rural housing loans.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

It’s hard to understand how Clobes has time in the day to drive her unlimited amount of leadership activities. His passion for innovation, community, culture, and clients provides a leadership template for all future GonzoBankers. What an amazing leadership story. Goes to Lincoln Savings Bank – Iowa (LSBX).

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The community bank’s complete guide to building trust

Independent Banker

John Moeller, a principal at CliftonLarsonAllen LLP who is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, says many banks are not engaging in pen testing often enough and some use inferior approaches to testing. Practice your instant response,” says Joel Williquette, ICBA’s senior vice president of operational risk policy. “So

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Banking's Top 5 Total Return to Shareholders: 2021 Edition

Jeff For Banks

The bank was founded in 2006 and operates 19 full-service branch locations in multi-ethnic communities in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New York, New Jersey, Texas and Virginia. What is unique is, after reviewing the management team and board, there are people of Korean, Malaysian, Indian, and Chinese descent in leadership positions.

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