2025 Pub. 14 Issue 2

FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli Leadership Lessons Learned Through the FBI Former FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli shared behind-the-scenes stories from high-profile cases, including the Enron collapse and the 9/11 attacks, illustrating leadership lessons applicable to all. A keynote speaker on values-based leadership, John draws from first-hand experiences frequently involving critical incidents. He has held numerous positions of ethical leadership within the FBI, serving as the Bureau’s national spokesperson and addressing national and international media on FBI matters. Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Director, a Squad Supervisor overseeing agent investigations, an On-Scene Supervisor during searches and arrests, an On-Scene Commander during FBI SWAT team deployments and the Assistant Special Agent in charge of an FBI field office. Through examining everyday leadership situations, John presents lessons learned to inspire and motivate others to achieve their best performance. KBA Bank Technology Committee Chairman Mike Aylward Thanks to Mike Aylward, Bank of Commerce, Chanute, for taking the lead as emcee at this year’s event. While in Manhattan, Mike was able to enjoy a huge Kansas State Wildcat basketball victory! KBA Chairman-Elect Julie Hower, Farmers and Drovers Bank, Council Grove The afternoon began with a welcome from KBA Chair-Elect Julie Hower of Farmers and Drovers Bank, Council Grove. Her remarks set the stage for insightful discussions and collaboration as the conference began. Feb. 11-12, Manhattan Hilton Garden Inn This year’s event was a definite success! We had an exceptional line-up of presenters, 103 attendees, amazing sponsors and 43 exhibitors. Check out some of this year’s highlights! 29th Annual Bank Technology & Operations Conference & Showcase Regulatory Panel The second day’s first session was a regulatory panel featuring (L-R) moderator KBA Technology Committee Chairman Mike Aylward, Bank of Commerce, Chanute; Henry Marquardt, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Dave Sanders, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; A.J. Steiger, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Kylee Fine, Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner; and Ricardo Giardiello, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Thanks to these regulators for sharing their insights with us. 12

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