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Facilitator
John M. Davis, President/CEO, Colorado Capital Bank, Colorado Springs, CO
Prior to joining Colorado Capital Bank, he was Senior Managing Director of RSM McGladrey specializing in strategic planning, management, mergers and acquisitions, technology planning, and asset/liability management.
Mr. Davis began his banking career in 1973 at National Bank of Tulsa. In addition, he spent three years in the U.S. Army, attaining the rank of Captain, Military Intelligence, Special Forces (Green Berets). Mr. Davis received his Bachelor of Science and Masters of Business Administration degrees from Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma.
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"Economic Outlook" Dr. Steven Happel Professor of Economics Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, Tempe, AZ
Dr. Happel will review the five fundamental themes of
economics as they relate to the present environment
and the reasons why the economics profession missed predicting
the economic collapse. He will cover the recent Blue Chip forecasts and how the Obama administration is proceeding. Finally, short- and long-run forecasts for the U.S. economy and what may happen in the
2012 elections.
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"BUILDING A BETTER BOARD " Philip K. Smith, President, Gerrish McCreary Smith, PC, Memphis, TN
Boards of directors of financial institutions are coming under
increased scrutiny. Now, more than ever, is the time for board
members to critically assess how their board operates and to build a better board to ensure ongoing success and profitability for the institution. This presentation will discuss a wide range of issues on
practical steps to take in improving your board including strategic planning, dealing with regulatory issues, improving internal
structure, improving board meetings, looking at critical issues such as mandatory retirement, focusing on operational issues such as
brokered deposit levels and related matters. Directors attending should leave the meeting with a renewed sense of purpose and practical steps to take to improve their board. |
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"CAPITAL MARKET UPDATE: BANK VALUES AND RAISING CAPITAL" Wesley A. Brown, Managing Director, St. Charles Capital, Denver, CO
This presentation will discuss current activity in the bank
acquisition market, the valuations being received by sellers, capital markets for bank securities, and tips on raising capital. |
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"LEGAL/FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF DIRECTORS" Ernie Panasci, Jones & Keller, P.C., Greenwood Village, CO
In today's rapidly changing regulatory environment, financial institution boards of directors must pay particular attention to the fiduciary standards set by their regulatory authorities for their conduct as directors. The unprecedented volume regulatory agreements entered into between financial institutions and their regulators are a poignant reminder of the broad powers of financial institution regulatory authorities. This session will focus on current regulatory concerns with the oversight of financial institution boards of directors and the manner in which directors should deal with these concerns. |
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"MAKING GOOD THINGS HAPPEN" Bryan Townsend, CSP, CPAE, NSA's Speaker Hall of Fame, Talladega, AL
Making Good Things Happen is a challenge to excellence and a humorous look at interpersonal relationships and what it takes to make good things happen in this world of people. As Bryan says, "Good things do happen by accident, they happen on purpose, when good people who care about the right things accept responsibility
and make the commitment to do whatever it takes to make good things happen, even in difficult situations." Bryan also states,
"Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out." It's about improving the quality of life through your family life, work life, and civic life. |
Send your comments and questions to:
Roger Reiling at rrreiling@comcast.net
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