As my term as chairman of the board for the Colorado Bankers Association comes to a close, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what an incredible honor this experience has been.

Serving as chairman during the 2025-2026 term gave me the opportunity to work alongside so many talented bankers, board members, staff, and industry partners who care deeply about Colorado’s banking industry and the communities we serve. I’m truly grateful for the relationships, conversations and experiences from this past year.

When we started this term, we focused on a few key priorities: advocacy, education, financial strength and member engagement. Looking back, I’m proud of what we accomplished together.

Advocacy remained one of our biggest focuses throughout the year as the industry continued to face new challenges and changes at both the state and federal levels. Thanks to the leadership and hard work of the CBA team, we continued to make sure Colorado bankers had a strong voice and a seat at the table on the issues that matter most.

We also continued investing in education and leadership development for our members. Banking is constantly evolving, and helping bankers stay informed, connected and prepared for the future remains one of the most valuable services CBA provides.

Another priority was maintaining the association’s financial strength so we can continue supporting our members and investing in programs and services that bring long-term value to the industry.

Most importantly, this year reinforced how valuable the relationships within CBA truly are. The collaboration and support among Colorado bankers are something special. When our industry comes together, we’re able to accomplish so much more — for our banks, our customers and our communities.

I sincerely thank the CBA staff, board members, committee volunteers, member banks and industry partners for all your support throughout this year. It has been a privilege to serve alongside you.

While my term as chairman is ending, I’m excited about the future of both Colorado banking and the Colorado Bankers Association. I know the association will continue doing great things, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be part of it.

Thank you again for the opportunity to serve.