117th Annual UBA Convention Recap BY BRIAN COMSTOCK, Director of Communications & Marketing, Utah Bankers Association The 2025 edition of the UBA Convention returned to Sun Valley on June 22-25, with more than 450 bankers, business partners and guests gathering for a week of connection, insights and inspiration. The first day may have started with snow on the ground, but the event heated up from there and captured the magic of the idyllic surroundings. Registration in the Exhibit Hall continues to be a unique UBA experience, with nearly 50 exhibitors pulling out all the stops to delight bankers and their families with claw machines, stuffed animals, spin-to-win cash games and plenty of sweets! Monday morning saw the beginning of the business proceedings, with a trio of expert speakers: Robert Spendlove (Zions Bank) provided an economic update in light of recent developments, Acting FDIC Chair Travis Hill offered his vision for the agency and Susan Dye shared how to lead through change with neuroscience. The afternoon breakout sessions covered a range of topics, from AI and stablecoin to fraud and payments. With the day’s business taken care of, it was time for UBA Bingo. Nearly 600 participants of all ages packed the inn’s Limelight Ballroom to compete for awesome prizes like massagers, fire pits, hoverboards, Legos, wireless speakers, gift cards and more. Tuesday was the traditional Activities Day, with attendees and family members partaking in a fun run, rafting trip, UTV off-road rides, golf, trap shooting and pickleball. That evening, bankers and guests gathered for the Chairman’s Reception & Dinner to honor UBA Chair Mark Packard (Central Bank) and ABA Chair John Asbury (Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation). The evening’s program recognized several bankers for their service to the UBA and the industry, including three recipients of the 40 Year Service Award: • Bruce Ashcroft, Brighton Bank • Cynthia Bradshaw, Utah Independent Bank • Terry Grant, Altabank UBA Immediate Past Chair Andrea Moss (Edward Jones Bank in formation), UBA Board Members Bruce Ashcroft (Brighton Bank), and Joel Cannon (Regions) and Emerging Bank Leaders Chair Mike Van Roosendaal (Zions Bank) were also thanked for their contributions. The evening’s program closed with the presentation of the Distinguished Banker Award to Cache Valley Bank Chairman George Daines. (See page 10 for more.) The group hot-stepped it over to the Sun Valley Pavilion to sing along and dance the night away to massive hits performed by Hotel California, the original Eagles tribute band. Utah Banker 6
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