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Barret Faculty
- Year One
- Year Two
- Year Three
- Barret Faculty
Financial Statements – Year One
John Baldwin
EVP – Special Assets Department
Regions Bank
Tampa, FL
- ABA National Commercial Lending School
- BAI Graduate School of Banking
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Oklahoma Bankers Association Schools
Financial Institutions and Markets – Year One
Thomas Payne, Ph.D.
Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
- Member of Southwestern Finance Association, Financial Management Association, Financial Executives International, and Tennessee Bankers Association
- Contributor to Commercial Lending Review, Bankers Magazine, Community Banker, Tennessee Banker, and Tennessee CPA Journal
Human Behavior – Year One
Dr. Kerry Sauley
Majorie B. Ourso Excellence in Teaching Professor
LSU/Rucks Department of Management
Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana State University
- Louisiana Bankers School for Supervisory Training
- Mississippi School of Banking
- Southeastern School of Banking
- Virginia School of Banking
- Member of Academy of Management and Southern Management Association
Marketing and Business Development – Year One
Rex Bennett, Ph.D.
Professor of Marketing
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
- Stonier Graduate School of Banking
- Pacific Coast Banking School
- Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Colorado Graduate School of Banking
- Graduate School of Human Resources
Non-Traditional Financial Services – Year One
Trish Springfield
Retail Banking Director
The Palmetto Bank
Greenville, SC
- Previous experience as Sales Director for National Commerce Bank Services
- Clients included many community banks in addition to national banks such as US Bank, SunTrust, and BankOne
- Worked with major retailers including Albertson’s, Safeway, and Wal-Mart
- Global’s In-Store Banking Conference Speaker
- NCBS Annual Retail Banking Conference Speaker
Regulatory Compliance and Documentation – Year One
Chuck Lewis
Director, Compliance & Risk Management Services
Missouri Bankers Association
Lee’s Summit, MO
- Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin
- American Institute of Banking Midwest
- Missouri School of Banking
- ABA Programs
- Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
Developing a Sales Culture – Year One
Jay Toups
Principal
Retail Management Resources, Inc.
Lafayette, LA
- 25 years experience developing successful sales programs in the banking industry
- Primary clients are community banks with a strong relationship and community-minded focus
Technology and E-Commerce – Year One
Jimmy Sawyers
Owner/Founder
Sawyers & Jacobs LLC
Memphis, TN
- Over 20 years experience in banking technology
- Former banker
- Provides technology planning, system selection, IT risk management, network and Internet security, operations improvement, and business continuity planning consulting services
- Contributor to BankersOnline
- Editorial Advisory Board for the publication, Financial Lending Notes
- Faculty - Southeastern School of Banking
- Member of Memphis Technology Council and Southern Financial Exchange
Consumer Portfolio Management – Year Two
John Adams
President/CEO
First Security Bank
Conway, AR
- Frequent present for RMA
- Arkansas Bankers Association Lending Schools
- University of Central Arkansas Business School
The Business of Banking – Year Two
Greyson Tuck
Consultant and Attorney
Gerrish McCreary Smith
Memphis, TN
Firm dedicated solely to matters of importance to community banks including M & A, regulatory matters, holding company formation
- Frequent presenter at community bank related trade groups and associations, including ICBA Tennessee Bankers Association, & the Community Bankers of Illinois
- Barret School of Banking Graduate
- Member of American, Tennessee, and Memphis Bar Associations.
Economic Environment of Banking – Year Two
Dr. David Kern
Professor of Finance August 2001 - Present
Chair of Bank Management
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
- 11 years as banking professional prior to academic career
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Member of Academy of Finance & Association for Financial Professionals Mississippi State University
Investment Portfolio Management – Year Two
Ed Krei
Consultant
The Baker Group
Oklahoma City, OK
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Colorado Graduate School of Banking
- Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
- Frequent speaker for the Federal Reserve Bank, OCC, OTS, and many other agencies
Personnel Management and Supervision – Year Two
Brad Federman
President
Performance Point
Collierville, TN
- 18+ years specializing in employee engagement focusing on the human impact on organizations
- Spoken at international conferences such as the American Society for Training & Development and been quoted in publications such as Fortune Small Business, HR Magazine and the Los Angeles Times
- Engagements include Hilton, St. Jude, Gulf Bank, UBS, Embassy Suites, Smith & Nephew
Asset/Liability Management – Year Two
Wade Oliver
Senior Vice President
Vining Spark IBG/ICBA Securities
Memphis, TN
- Director of Asset/Liability Management
- Frequent speaker at seminars including the Federal Reserve Bank and ICBA
Commercial Lending – Year Two
Richard Hamm
President
Advantage Consulting & Training
Huntsville, AL
- Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin
- Pittsburgh RMA Commercial Lending School
- BAI Graduate Schools of Banking
- Published 17 articles in The RMA Journal
- The RMA Journal Editorial Advisory Board
- ABA Commercial Lending Graduate School
- Over 15 years as commercial lender
- MBA – University of Alabama
- Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
Bank Performance Management/Strategic Planning – Year Two
Betsy Flynn
Chairman/CEO/President
CFSB & Community Financial Services
Benton, KY
- KY Director for Independent Community Bankers of America
- Kentucky Bankers Association Legislative Committee member
- Director Marshall County Chamber of Commerce, Chair Community Development
Trends in Retail Banking – Year Three
Steven Reider
Founder
Bancography
Birmingham, AL
- Stonier Graduate School of Banking
- Frequent speaker at many national and state banking associations and trade groups
- Past VP – Marketing at Amsouth
Bank Simulation – Year Three
Thomas Payne, Ph.D.
Dunagan Chair of Excellence in Banking
University of Tennessee at Martin
Martin, TN
- Member of Southwestern Finance Association, Financial Management Association, Financial Executives International, and Tennessee Bankers Association
- Contributor to Commercial Lending Review, Bankers Magazine, Community Banker, Tennessee Banker, and Tennessee CPA Journal
- Marshall County Tourism Commission Director & Chair
- Regional Marketing Committee Chair
- Regional Economic Development Committee Chair
Leadership Development for the Future – Year Three
Dr. Bevalee Pray, CFA
Director, Center for Ethical Leadership
Christian Brothers University
Memphis, TN
- Background in investment banking
- Memphis Challenge Board member
- Leadership Academy graduate
- Expert trainer in corporate leadership
Balance Sheet Management – Year Three
Ed Krei
Consultant
The Baker Group
Oklahoma City, OK
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Colorado Graduate School of Banking
- Southwestern Graduate School of Banking
- Frequent speaker for the Federal Reserve Bank, OCC, OTS, and many other agencies
Risk Management – Year Three
Randy Dennis
President
DD&F Consulting Group
Little Rock, AR
- Mergers and Acquisitions – over 200 bank and thrift mergers
- RTC Assisted Transactions – over 100 thrift sales
- Branching and Market Research
- Clients include over 300 Banks and Thrifts nationwide
- Firm ranked #1 in branch sales nationwide in 2003 and ranked #4 in 2004.
- Firm provides expansionary, risk management, and strategic services for financial institutions
Resolutions to Troubled Assets – Year Three
John Baldwin
EVP – Special Assets Department
Regions Bank
Tampa, FL
- ABA National Commercial Lending School
- BAI Graduate School of Banking
- Graduate School of Banking at LSU
- Oklahoma Bankers Association Schools
Excellence in Client Service – Year Three
Keith Cotham
Training Director
National Commerce Bank Services (NCBS)
Memphis, TN
- 20 years of bank sales and service training
- Clients included many community banks in addition to national banks such as US Bank, SunTrust, and BankOne
Worked with major retailers including Albertson’s, Safeway, and Wal-Mart
Loan Portfolio Management – Year Three
Richard Hamm
President
Advantage Consulting & Training
Huntsville, AL
- Graduate School of Banking at Wisconsin
- Pittsburgh RMA Commercial Lending School
- BAI Graduate Schools of Banking
- Published 17 articles in The RMA Journal
- The RMA Journal Editorial Advisory Board
- ABA Commercial Lending Graduate School
- Over 15 years as commercial lender
- MBA – University of Alabama
Barret Faculty is made up of a select group whose members are drawn from
commercial banks, regulatory agencies, other financial institutions,
and academia.

- Industry expertise for practical applications
- New concepts
- Opportunities for informal interaction with faculty
and peers
- Limited class size
- Small-group case discussions in several classes
- Computer simulation and other aids to enhance
the learning experience

“Instructors were engaging and willing to interact outside of class, which was very beneficial”
“The faculty and agenda for the week were phenomenal.
I left so impressed, inspired and motivated!”
—2011 Participants |
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