2025 Pub. 13 Issue 2

George Daines Honored with 2025 Distinguished Banker Award George Daines, chairman of Cache Valley Bank, was recognized as the 2025 Distinguished Banker at the 117th Annual UBA Convention on June 24, 2025. The Distinguished Banker Award — first presented in 1985 — is given periodically to a Utah banker who makes a lasting impact on his or her institution, community and the banking industry. Daines — who accepted the award with his wife, Mindy — is the 29th recipient of the UBA’s highest honor. During his 40+ years guiding Cache Valley Bank, Daines has driven incredible growth, expanding the bank throughout the state and into Idaho, while also leaving an indelible mark on his beloved Cache Valley. 2025 ABA Washington Summit Wrap-Up In April, a group of Utah bankers flew to Washington, D.C., to attend the ABA Washington Summit and to meet with the Utah Congressional Delegation to discuss key issues affecting our industry today. Utah Banker 10

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