Pub. 5 2017 Issue 4

www.uba.org 22 T he Utah Bankers Association proudly presented Certificates of Completion to the 2017 class of the UBA Commercial Lending Devel- opment Program (CLDP). Classes re- cently wrapped up for the four-month program which focuses on cultivating a strong foundation in the demanding commercial lending arena by identify- ing key skills required to perform the specialist function of assessing busi- nesses for loan purposes. The CLDP is part of the UBA’s ongoing commit- ment to help develop leaders, building a strong future for the banking indus- try in Utah. For more information on this and other development programs, contact Becky Wilkes, 801-214-7724, bwilkes@uba.org. n UBA Commercial Lending Development Program UBA Executive Development Program G raduates of the 5th class of the UBA Executive Development Program were honored at the UBA 7th Annual Bank Executive Winter Conference in Salt Lake City December 1. This is the fifth com- mencement in a program developed by the UBA to enhance and expand future banking executives understanding of all aspects of finance and leadership. The Executive Development Program is a comprehensive course designed to cultivate the next generation of banking leaders. Ex- ceptional instructors, with years of industry insights and experience, facilitate interactive course sessions that focus on the important economic, regulatory and competitive pres- sures facing the industry today. Each month throughout 2017, the bankers attended daylong classes on a wide range of banking topics. According to UBA President Howard Headlee, “The cross-dis- ciplinary curriculum provides a 30,000-foot perspective of the banking industry.” “The course provides broad exposure to different disciplines within banking organizations,” Headlee said. It also provides the bankers with introductions to colleagues at other banking institutions and future networking opportunities. The graduates joined their classmates along with their respective bank management at a lunch honoring them during the UBA’s Bank Executive Winter Conference in December. For further information on the Executive Development Program, contact Becky Wil- kes, Vice President of Education at 801-214- 7724, bwilkes@uba.org . n L to R: Chase Carver, TAB Bank; Randy Allred, TAB Bank; Mike Ballantyne, Central Bank; Tyler Hardy, Central Bank; Mark Drake, Central Bank; Doug Blanchard, Central Bank; Greg Rich, Optum Bank; Bryson McFarlane, TAB Bank; Morgan Gubler, Cache Valley Bank; Instructor David Osburn; Derek Hall, TAB Bank; Kade McMullin, Cache Valley Bank. Not pictured Ben Blume, TAB Bank and Terry Thompson, TAB Bank L to R: Ben Cluff, Rock Canyon Bank; Kevin Staley, Rock Canyon Bank; Russell Moss, Central Bank; Jason Hardy, Bank of the West; Nathan DeFries, Bank of Utah; David Dyreng, Rock Canyon Bank; Brock Riley, Bank of Utah; David Cheney, American Express Centurion Bank; Steve Hannay, Medallion Bank; Saul Aguirre, KeyBank; Bryan Smith, Marlin Business Bank; Robyn Currah, Zions Bank; Zachery Taylor, American Express Centurion Bank; Erin Balmanno, Comenity Capital Bank; Dave King, EnerBank USA; Nathan Cluff, Comenity Capital Bank; Jacob Terry, 1st Bank; Susan Hostetter, TAB Bank; Kyler Cheesman, Bank of American Fork; Marc Peterson, Zions Bank; Clayton Denos, Rock Canyon Bank; David Mickelson, Bank of American Fork; Bryan Jack, First National Bank; Lauren Chapman, Comenity Capital Bank; Jennifer Dee, Bank of Utah; Tyler Heap, TAB Bank; Kyle Brown, Medallion Bank Not pictured: Adam Farr, Optum Bank; Gary Jensen, Central Bank EDUCATION CORNER