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Lance White named Chair of GSBC Board of Trustees, Poised to Lead Strategic Vision Into 2026
GSBC proudly announces that Lance White, president & CEO of Bank of the Flint Hills in Wamego, Kan., has assumed the role of chair of its Board of Trustees. As GSBC prepares to launch its new strategic plan in 2025, White’s leadership will be instrumental in guiding the institution toward its future objectives.
Michael Needham Joins GSBC Alumni Advisory board as Kansas Representative
GSBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Needham, president and CEO of The First Security Bank in Overbrook, Kan., to its Alumni Advisory Board. Needham will represent the state of Kansas, playing a key role in supporting alumni engagement and strategic outreach in a vital region of GSBC’s footprint.
Huber Obenauer named GSBC Chair Elect, Continuing a Legacy of Community Banking Leadership
GSBC is proud to announce that Christie Huber Obenauer, CEO and president of Union State Bank of Hazen in Hazen, N.D., has been named Chair Elect of the GSBC Board of Trustees. Huber Obenauer will bring a generational commitment to community banking, deep industry insight and a strong sense of service to the board’s leadership.
Karl Nelson Receives Honorary James C. Scarboro Award From Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
GSBC is honored to announce Karl Nelson as the 2025 recipient of the James C. Scarboro Award, the school’s highest honor for service and commitment to community banking education.
Rooted in Reflection: GSBC Expands Assessment Model Across Entire Program
GSBC is proud to announce the expansion of its innovative student assessment tool, the Experience & Action Journal, a model thoughtfully designed to foster reflection, real-world application and strategic thinking.
GSBC Awards Scholarships to Leeds Students for Financial Management Institute
GSBC is proud to announce that two graduate students from the University of Colorado Boulder’s Leeds School of Business have been selected to attend its upcoming Community Bank Performance Institute (CBPI).
GSBC Peer Groups: Tackling Industry Challenges Through Collaboration
One of GSBC’s intersession projects is completed by the members of each peer group. This project is an opportunity for collaboration and peer learning.
Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Adds Affordable Housing Micro-Credential to 2025 Curriculum
GSBC is proud to announce the addition of an Affordable Housing micro-credential to its Annual School Session curriculum, beginning July 2025.
GSBC Presents 2025 Tim Koch Award for Excellence in Banking to Carol Fehrle & Drew Krab
GSBC proudly announces Carol Fehrle and Andrew “Drew” Krab as the 2025 recipients of the Tim Koch Award for Excellence in Banking.
GSBC’s Executive Development Institute Celebrates Graduation of 11th Class
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) in 2014 launched its prestigious EDI with a vision to transform the way community banks approach and execute succession planning. On April 15, 2025, the school saw its 11th cohort of community banking professionals complete the program.
GSBC Brings Unmatched Opportunities for Community Bankers at the 74th Annual School Session
GSBC is thrilled to announce an extraordinary lineup of keynote and special presentations for students attending the 74th Annual School Session at the University of Colorado Boulder this July. These events, taking place on July 14, 17 and 22, will immerse students in cutting-edge insights from the most influential voices in the industry, reinforcing GSBC’s commitment to shaping the future of community banking.
GSBC’s First-Ever Session Theme Embraces Community Banking’s Roots, Energizes Students for the Future
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s (GSBC) 74th Annual School Session, taking place July 13-25 in Boulder, Colo., will focus on leveraging community banking’s roots to embrace adaptability and community-driven innovation under the guiding theme, “Rooted for Growth: Cultivating Knowledge, Connections and Momentum.”