Pub. 3 2013-2014 Issue 4

20 O V E R A C E N T U R Y : B U I L D I N G B E T T E R B A N K S - H E L P I N G C O L O R A D A N S R E A L I Z E D R E A M S Pacific Coast Banking School Announces 2013 Colorado Graduates Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS) is pleased to announce twelve graduates from the State of Colorado. These executives completed the three year PCBS graduate-level educational program focusing on leadership, risk management, and financial performance in the financial services industry. Participants attend a two-week resident session each August on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, and complete six written extension assignments and an original management thesis. PCBS granted Certificates to the following bankers on August 30, 2013 in a ceremony at the University of Washington: John P. Adkins Corporate Relationship BBVA Compass Bank Denver Manager Justin M. Alexander Senior Vice President U.S. Bank, N.A. Denver Noelle L. Daghe Vice President & Manager Bank of the West Denver Leah M. Dirks Senior Vice President FirstBank Lakewood Curtis N. Hollis Senior Vice President & KeyBank, NA Denver District Retail Leader Ronald W. Hostetler Senior Vice President Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Denver J. Ralph Pace Senior Vice President U.S. Bank, N.A. Denver Candice K. Panariso Vice President - FirstBank Breckenridge Summit county Adam L. Sands Vice President & FirstBank Denver Loan Officer Doug K. Van Senior Vice President & U.S. Bank, N.A. Denver Der Zwaag Regional Sales Mgr. Michael Anthony Senior Vice President & Bank of the West Denver Wamsganz Division Manager Jeffrey B. Whipple Vice President & C. B. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Denver District Manager This year’s graduating class consisted of 204 individuals representing a diverse mix of financial institutions from twenty-seven states and one American territory. Thirty high-achievers were named to the honor roll, including Colorado graduate John Adkins. Twenty-two people had their management reports selected for inclusion in the PCBS Lending Library, including Colorado graduate Justin Alexander. Congratulations to these twelve Colorado graduates who join the ranks of over 10,000 prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School alumni who have completed this program. Pacific Coast Banking School 425-278-0250 www.thePCBS.org CBA launches new membership committees The Colorado Bankers Association has formed two new committees to involve members in promoting and protect- ing their industry. The Public Issues Committee focuses on issues rele- vant to banks inColorado. The 25-member council will meet threetimesayearattheCBAofficestodoa“deep-dive”onafew issues, bothfederal andstate, that are impacting the industry. The Regulatory Council addresses issues regarding compliance and regulatory policy. A guest regulator will attend eachmeeting to address concerns and identify future regulatory issues. The 15-member Council meets at the CBA offices 4 to 5 five times a year. Contact Mary Bowers at mary@coloradobankers.org for more information or to join. Save the date: CBA Legislative Luncheon March 5 Don’t miss out on this event which is an excellent op- portunity for bankers to educate themselves on important banking issues and promote banking’s interest to legislators and other key public officials. Save the date: CBA Annual Summit May 21-22 Join the Colorado Bankers Association for a two-day summit to keep bankers informed on changing policy, growing regulations and enhancing public education on the industry. On May 21 and 22, more than 100 bank chairmen, directors, presidents and CEOs will gather at the Grand Hyatt inDowntownDenver for seminars and presentations with information to help guide the industry in the coming months and years. Mark your calendars!