PCBS Class of 2024 Congratulations to the Pacific Coast Banking School Class of 2024, including these 15 graduates from Utah: Greg Anderson, Central Bank Daniel S. Barnes, Brighton Bank Taisha Brenchley, Zions First National Bank Nathan DeFries, Bank of Utah Justin Delgado, First Utah Bank Jeremy Despain, Altabank, a Division of Glacier Bank Russell J. Fullmer, Brighton Bank Christopher Judd, Central Bank Angela Richins, First Utah Bank Dillon L. Schmutz, Bank of Utah Michael David Sorenson, Zions Bancorporation Lisa A. Steckman, Zions Bancorporation Shannon Walker, State Bank of Southern Utah Ivan L. Warner, Altabank, a Division of Glacier Bank Beth A. Wilson, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation These executives completed a rigorous three-year graduate-level educational program designed for leaders in the financial services industry. Graduates earn an Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington’s prestigious Foster School of Business in addition to their PCBS diploma. BANK KUDOS American Banker Tabs Jennifer Smith, Zions Bancorp, for “Most Powerful Women in Banking 2024” List Congratulations to Jennifer Smith, executive vice president and chief technology and operations officer at Zions Bancorporation, for being named to the American Banker “Most Powerful Women in Banking 2024” list. Zions Bancorp’s Core Systems team was also honored as one of the top five national teams. Ben West Receives ABA Emerging Leader Award Ben West, director of credit & risk learning at Zions Bancorp, was honored by the American Bankers Association as a recipient of its 2024 ABA Emerging Leader Awards during the ABA Annual Convention on Oct. 27-29 in New York. This award recognizes the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and local communities. “I am grateful for the support of Zions Bancorp and the UBA in helping me grow my career so that I can make an impact in our industry,” said West. The winners were selected by a diverse steering committee of industry professionals after a review of nominations from banks across the country. The qualities and characteristics the committee evaluated as judging criteria included a dedication to the profession, inventiveness, leadership skills, mentoring ability, personal integrity, tenure at the bank and broader commitment to a career in banking, sustained career progress and academic training, including advanced degrees and certificates/certifications. Altabank Altabank has received the 2024 Corporate Community Champion Award from Utah Philanthropy Day in recognition of its exceptional community impact across Utah. Each year, Altabank contributes more than $1 million and 1,000 hours of volunteer service to support key issues like domestic violence prevention, mental health and affordable housing. Notably, Altabank played a key role in establishing Utah’s Domestic Violence Awareness Day, uniting advocacy organizations and leading awareness initiatives. This award reflects Altabank’s ongoing dedication to creating a positive and lasting impact in the community. Utah Banker 20
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