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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
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