7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
Sponsored by: Smith Consulting Group
8:00 AM – 8:05 AM
Day One Welcome
Michelle King, CEO, Bank Director
Laura Schield, President & COO, Bank Director
Bank Director welcomes all attendees to this year’s Bank C-Suite Summit in our hometown of Nashville, TN.
8:05 AM – 8:35 AM
The State of Our Industry
Bill Burgess, Managing Director & Co-Head of Financial Services Investment Banking, Piper Sandler & Co.
In this session, hear the current state of the banking industry and the underlying factors driving change and creating opportunities for banks today.
8:35 AM – 9:05 AM
Harnessing Your Strategic Plan
Anne Arvia, Principal, Cornerstone Advisors
Kyle Manny, Partner, Plante Moran
Mac Thompson, President & Founder, White Clay
Moderated by: Bill Herrell, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Bank Director
Crafting and implementing an effective strategic plan for your bank involves thoughtful consideration, careful analysis and a deep understanding of your bank’s internal processes, market dynamics and competitive landscape. This session focuses on identifying and aligning your bank’s key objectives with its overall mission, vision and values.
9:15 AM – 10:30 AM
Peer Exchanges: Session 1
A highlight of the Bank Director events, during the Summit banker participants are divided by similar titles, roles and responsibilities to candidly discuss and debate various topics and issues facing banks today. All peer exchanges are led by an industry advisor and are conducted in a closed-door, off-the-record setting.
Peer Exchange Topic 1: Technology Focused
- Digital Strategy
- Artificial Intelligence
- Talent: Building Your Team
- Making the Right Investment
- Integration Challenges
- Risk Considerations
- Due Diligence Best Practices
Peer Exchange Topic 2: Human Resources & Talent Focused
- Talent
- Compensation
- Succession Planning
- Developing the Next Talent Pool
- Incentive Compensation – does it align with your strategic plan?
- Creating Your Growth Plan: What’s Next?
Peer Exchange Topic 3: Marketing Focused
- Data
- Products/Services
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- CRM
- Niche Banking
- Branding
- Competition
Peer Exchange Topic 4: CFO/CRO Focused
- Balance Sheet Management
- Growth Initiatives & Strategy
- Growing Organically
- Competitive Threats
- Making the Right Investments
- Risk Management
- Technology Budget: Impact on the Bank
- IT Risks
- Regulation
10:40 AM – 11:10 AM
Managing the Risks and the Balance Sheet
Speaker to be Announced, Delfi Labs Inc.
David Still, Managing Director, IntraFi
Moderated by: Emily McCormick, Vice President of Editorial & Research, Bank Director
From interest rate risk to unrealized losses and risk oversight, uncover industry insights and expertise about innovative strategies for mitigating risk and managing the balance sheet in today’s dynamic banking environment. This session provides valuable perspectives from industry observers.
11:10 AM – 11:40 AM
Banking Trends & Challenges
Mark Kanaly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
Casey Merolla, President, Community Financial Institutions, Strategic Resource Management, Inc.
Hunter Woolley, EVP, Business Development, Mastercard
Moderated by: Naomi Snyder, Editor-in-Chief, Bank Director
Senior executives must understand the nuances of a dynamic banking industry by focusing on the latest trends and the challenges faced by financial institutions of all asset sizes. This panel discussion explores the increasing adoption of digital banking solutions, the impact of technological advancements and the changing consumer expectations while addressing the challenges posed by vendor management, regulatory compliance and the rising competition in the digital space.
11:50 AM – 12:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Driving Growth While Strengthening Bank Performance
Mark Kanaly, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP
In today’s ever-changing financial landscape, bank executives play a crucial role in driving growth and improving profitability. This session examines essential strategies and best practices for optimizing financial performance, managing risk and navigating regulatory challenges.
Breakout 2: Succession Strategy Unpacked: Building Your Leadership Pipeline
Dr. Julie Bell, Director, Leadership Advisory, Chartwell Partners
This session gives you valuable strategies and insights into identifying and developing future leaders within your organization. Also, delve into best practices and practical approaches to succession planning, equipping you with the knowledge to ensure a seamless transition of talent within your bank. Whether you want to build a robust talent pipeline or enhance your current succession planning process, this session provides the tools and expertise to drive your organization’s success.
Breakout 3: Embracing Marketing for Strategic Bank Growth
Dan Marks, President, Infusion Marketing Group
Many banks view marketing as a necessary expense rather than a strategic investment. However, in today’s competitive financial landscape, effective marketing is essential for driving growth, building brand loyalty and attracting new customers. This session dispels the myths surrounding marketing and demonstrates its power as a strategic tool for banks. sustainable growth in today’s dynamic environment.
Breakout 4: The Qualities of a Leader
Laura Schield, President & COO, Bank Director
What makes a good leader, and what qualities do you need to be a great one? This session focuses on the many characteristics of a leader and which qualities are non-negotiable. Learn what you can do to build on your own leadership qualities.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 2:10 PM
Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Addressing Today’s Top Banking Risks
Josh Juergensen, Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Elizabeth Rider, Managing Principal of Office, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
In this session, we examine the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, operational risk and compliance requirements facing the banking industry. Gain practical knowledge and actionable recommendations to safeguard your institution against emerging risks and ensure long-term resilience.
Breakout 2: Talent Development & Retention
Dara Klein, Managing Director, Kaplan Partners
Susan Nicholson, EVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, S&T Bank
Jacob Rahiman, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, Orange Bank & Trust Company
Explore strategies for attracting top talent, fostering employee development and curating an environment that encourages long-term retention. This session explores how to identify key retention drivers and implement effective talent management techniques to support your bank’s growth and success.
Breakout 3: Using Data Strategically
Barry Adcock, Financial Performance Strategist, Quantalytix, Inc.
Striking the right balance between growing market share and improving margins and profitability is challenging and not without risk. How can you leverage your bank’s data to enhance sales initiatives, boost performance and manage risk more effectively? Traditional data warehouses and data lakes can be costly to build and complex to maintain and navigate. In this session, we explore practical, modern strategies to aggregate, organize and visualize your data – empowering your team to make smarter, more targeted decisions.
Breakout 4: Leading Through Influence
Steve Mellor, Founder & Head Performance Partner, GrowthReady
Critical skills and strategies are needed to lead with integrity, including effective communication, building trust and inspiring others to action. Attendees gain practical insights into becoming more impactful and influential leaders to drive positive change within their teams and organizations.
2:20 PM – 2:50 PM
Strategies for Growth: Point/Counterpoint Debate
John Behringer, Partner, Risk Consulting, RSM US LLP
Kathleen Craig, Founder & CEO, Plinqit
Tim Daley, Principal Digital Strategist, Q2
Moderated by: Kiah Haslett, Banking & Fintech Editor, Bank Director
A favorite of Bank Director conference attendees, this session pits industry experts against each other to debate the most controversial issues in strategic growth. You don’t want to miss this heated – and informative – session!
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
Building the Best Team
Thomas Broughton, President & CEO, ServisFirst Bank
Jude Melville, Chairman & CEO, b1BANK
Jeff Sinnott, President & CEO, Vantage Bank
Moderated by: Michelle King, CEO, Bank Director
How do you create a high-performing team that drives results and fosters a positive work environment? In this session, hear from a panel of bankers who focus on strategies for understanding individual strengths, fostering effective communication, promoting collaboration and establishing trust within the team.
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM
Refreshment Break
Sponsored by: Linedata
3:40 PM – 4:55 PM
Peer Exchanges: Session 2
Building on the first round of peer exchanges, banker participants return to their same peer groups and attend the second round of peer exchange sessions facilitated by industry leaders.
4:55 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Peer & Guest Reception
Sponsored by: HC3