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Baker Joins GSBC Alumni Advisory Board
GSBC is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Baker, executive vice president and chief credit officer of Bank of the Plains, Salina, Kan., to its Alumni Advisory Board.

It is a Good Time to be a Community Bank Leader
My argument that this is a good time to be a community bank leader likely runs counter to conventional wisdom and how you probably feel as a banker living in this moment. The issues, risks and uncertainty are plentiful.

Eight Complete Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers®
GSBC completed another session of its exclusive C-suite school, the Executive Development Institute for Community Bankers® (EDI), on October 18, 2023.

GSBC’s Josie Bunch Honored by Boulder Valley with 40 Under Forty Recognition
Josie Bunch, Vice President of Strategy and Experience at the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), has been honored as one of 40 emerging business leaders in Boulder Valley.

GSBC Celebrates Record-Setting 72nd Annual School Session, Class of 2023
GSBC hosted a record-setting 72nd Annual School Session on the University of Colorado Boulder campus July 16-28, 2023. Approximately 600 industry professionals, including students, faculty and alumni, were hosted over two weeks, where the school showcased its ongoing commitment to building community bank leaders through education, connection and innovation.

PCBB’s Noll Named Chair Elect of Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
Sheila Noll, executive vice president and chief operating officer of PCBB, has been named chair elect of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) for 2023-2024.

Lockard to Continue Driving Strategic Plan as Chair of Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
Barry Lockard, president and chief executive officer of Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln, Neb., has been named chair of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) for 2023-2024.

GSBC Recognizes Funk With Honorary James C. Scarboro Award
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is pleased to announce Charles “Charlie” Funk as the 31st recipient of the James C. Scarboro Award.

Challenges in the Current Economic Environment: Viewpoints from GSBC Peer Group Projects
This past year, one of our student peer groups chose to articulate the challenges of the current economy. Here are their observations:

Bold Leadership Required: How GSBC is Building Future-Oriented Community Bank Leaders
Since our students walked off campus on Friday, July 29, 2022, the banking industry has experienced incredible events which challenge what we know and believe…As we step back to consider these events, how banking has changed and will likely continue to change, we have the responsibility to think about what it means to GSBC and how we can best serve the industry.

Technology Adoption Strategies: Viewpoints from GSBC Peer Group Projects
This past year, one of our student peer groups chose to tackle the topic of technology adoption, which they found to be critical in meeting customer expectations and maximizing employee productivity.

Succession Planning Strategies: Viewpoints from GSBC Peer Group Projects
This past year, one of our student peer groups took on the challenging topic of succession planning for their peer group project. This is a significant issue for the industry impacting all levels of leadership and corporate governance.