Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers^®

April 13-16, 2025 | Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel | Broomfield, CO

Executive Education

This 19-month program is designed to prepare internal candidates for executive management roles at community banks.

Overview

The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers is a program for up-and-coming C-level executives whose work efforts influence the future direction of their banks. Participants attend four 4-day sessions in Colorado every six months, and may begin in April or October. A dual curriculum of advanced leadership and bank management strategies prepares participants for the challenges associated with leading a community bank in today’s increasingly competitive environment.

Curriculum

Leadership Development

10+ hours of individual executive coaching
Mentoring by a community bank executive from a similar institution outside the participant bank’s trade area
Extensive use of leadership, coaching, team building and communication diagnostic tools

Bank Management

Bank-specific initiatives to increase non-interest income and/or reduce non-interest expense
Comprehensive internal risk assessment and strategic objectives
Bank-specific talent management analysis with strategies for employee growth and development

Admission & Fees

Are you a C-level officer or the named successor of one at your bank? Do you anticipate a promotion to executive management in the next 2-3 years? If so, EDI may be for you! See what it takes to apply, including applicable tuition and fees and program dates for the upcoming 19-month program.

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Facilities & Accommodations

Participants will stay and learn at the Renaissance Boulder Flatiron Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado. Surrounded by a plethora of the area’s most beloved hot spots, the Renaissance offers unparalleled access to a wealth of destinations, including downtown Denver, Boulder and the Flatiron Crossing Mall. Hotel accommodations are reserved for participants by GSBC, and are included in program costs.

Continuing Professional Education

Participants can also count their EDI coursework toward Continuing Professional Education. GSBC is registered with the NASBA as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses.

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Faculty, Mentors & Coaches

Our faculty members are nationally recognized bankers, consultants, executive coaches and academics who are leading experts in their fields. They bring real-life examples, case studies and unique models of technical instruction to facilitate a lively and open learning environment.

Chad Adams

Ogallala, NE

Andy Anderson

Rolling Fork, MS

Mary Kay Bates

Spirit Lake, IA

Laura Belsten

Castle Pines, CO

Cindy Blankenship

Grapevine, TX

Micah Boles

Valley Mills, TX

J.R. Buckner

Kansas City, MO

Michael D. Cahill, CPA

Fort Wayne, IN

Protected: Andy Churgin

Lafayette, CO

Kim DeVore

Casper, WY

Copper France

Rawlins, WY

Steve Goodenow

Spirit Lake, IA

Saurabh Gupta

Greenwood Village, CO

Roberta Hollinshead

Preston, WA

Jennifer Jones

Greer, SC

Tony Kaiser

Osgood, OH

Kelly Karns

Edmond, OK

Kevin Kness

Albia, IA

David Linaburg

Farmers Branch, TX

Jim LoPresti

Denver, CO

Andy Marshall

Amarillo, TX

Trey Maust

Oregon City, OR

Beatrice Meyer

Fort Collins, CO

Matt Miller

Gladstone, NJ

Don Musso

Somerville, NJ

Karl Nelson

Roswell, GA

Jeff Newgard

Idaho Falls, ID

David Nowling

Aurora, CO

Vic Pierson

Galveston, TX

Scott Polakoff

New Orleans, LA

Erica Preston

Rogers, AR

Raymond Specht

Las Vegas, NV

Michael Stevens

Westminster, CO

Bridgit Wald

Denver, CO

Rus Weatherby

Wayne Wicker

Myrtle Beach, SC

Brett Wyss

Colorado Springs, CO

Gordon Zimmerman

Corvallis, OR

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What People Are Saying

The Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® was instrumental in my professional development. The material is challenging yet understandable, and the instructors are both knowledgeable and approachable. I particularly appreciated the focus on developing leadership skills. As a result, I now feel more equipped to lead our bank effectively and support our team as they grow in their roles. Lastly, the camaraderie built among the cohort is outstanding; you truly develop relationships that will last a lifetime!

The EDI Program at GSBC has been hands-down the most beneficial program I have participated in, and I believe it to have been one of the most important stepping stones in the progression of my banking career. I have continued to use so much of what we learned to improve the operations and communication of our bank. Moreover, enough cannot be said about the positive impact of the relationships that were fostered and the ideas that continue to be shared between the members of our cohort.

Thanks to EDI, I've been able to take on new leadership roles in my career and lead impactful initiatives. The faculty is second to none, and the continuous support network of my fellow colleagues has proven invaluable in my day-to-day work. I can wholeheartedly recommend this institute to anyone seeking to excel in the dynamic world of community banking. It's an investment that pays lifelong dividends, both professionally and personally.

Matt Morris

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY BANKERS®

CLASS OF 2024

Abbie Bowen

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY BANKERS®

CLASS OF 2023

John Berkhausen

EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY BANKERS®

CLASS OF 2023

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