Pub. 2 2021 Issue 6

11 ISSUE 6 | 2021 Byron Earnheart is the Programming Director for the Barret School of Banking in Memphis, TN and the host of the “Main Street Banking” podcast…the #1 rated community banking podcast on Apple. He has over 20 years experience in the financial services industry; 11 of which have been in banking in various roles from teller work to branch management. He spends his time playing guitar and singing in Delta Heart (the “house band of the Mississippi Delta”), song writing, cooking, reading, and enduring the University of Tennessee Volunteers athletic seasons. He is married to his wife Kelly of 13 years and has two children, John Aubrey (11) and Mary Laura (8). Together, let ’s make it happen. Leverage our large lending capacity, up to $20 million on correspondent loans. Our lending limits are high enough to accommodate what you need, when you need it. We do not reparticipate any loans. Member FDIC 31518 Commercial & ag participation loans Bank stock & ownership loans Bank building financing Business & personal loans for bankers Why choose Bell as your bank’s lending partner? Call me at 402.301.3707 Mike Pate Based in Omaha, Neb. covering Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri time. “The fintechs are going to take over.” “The big banks have too much money.” “Regulations are killing the industry.” Kansas bankers: the Superhero Community Banker does not buy into these excuses! They embrace the challenge because of the love they have for their communities. However, being a superhero is a lonely gig at times. Superman had his Fortress of Solitude, the boy in Guy Clark’s song was all alone in thinking he could succeed. Being a force for good in the world can be isolating. The great thing about a superhero community banker is you are NOT alone in your fight! Community Bankers Association of Kansas is there for you and your local community. Getting involved with their advocacy initiatives and their educational programming has the double benefit of growing your skillset and building a community of support for you. Even at Barret, our podcast (Main Street Banking) is built to support you, our blog, our social media posts, even our programming is designed to educate and support you. I’ve put together a playlist of Superhero Community Banking content from the Main Street Banking podcast. It’s on the Barret website at barretbanking.org/ superhero-community-banker. Grab your cape. Climb up on the garage. And let’s change the world!  Grab your cape. Climb up on the garage. And let’s change the world!