Hatch Bank President Amanda Swoverland on mentors, startup dog years, building culture across two coasts and why the best careers come from giving your Legos away…
Mid Penn’s Rory Ritrievi and Stephens’ Frank Sorrentino on bank M&A, trading liquidity, building talent for $10 billion and Mid Penn’s push into Philadelphia.
This week, Travillian headed to Chicago for The 2026 Deposit Conference, and our usual host found himself on the other side of the mic. Between leading a panel on the rise of the Chief Deposit Officer and catching up with industry leaders, Brian Love, our Head of Banking & Fintech, slipped backstage for an interview with Caleb Stevens of SouthState Bank to answer the questions for once.
This week, Travillian headed to Chicago for The 2026 Deposit Conference, and our usual host found himself on the other side of the mic. Between leading a panel on the rise of the Chief Deposit Officer and catching up with industry leaders, Brian Love, our Head of Banking & Fintech, slipped backstage for an interview with Caleb Stevens of SouthState Bank to answer the questions for once.
Chris Bedel and Cyrene Wilke on security leadership at a community bank, and how to tell whether yours needs a full-time CISO, a fractional partner, or something else…
Chris Bedel and Cyrene Wilke on security leadership at a community bank, and how to tell whether yours needs a full-time CISO, a fractional partner, or something else…
Rising margins, disciplined capital, and a talent pipeline in need of rebuilding. Chris Marinac, Director of Research at Brean Capital, joins us to unpack what Q2 2026 earnings reveal about the banks positioned to win, and the ones being watched…
Rising margins, disciplined capital, and a talent pipeline in need of rebuilding. Chris Marinac, Director of Research at Brean Capital, joins us to unpack what Q2 2026 earnings reveal about the banks positioned to win, and the ones being watched…
What do this year’s banking and fintech executive placements have in common? Despite different titles, markets, and business models, they’re all centered on one goal: building leadership teams ready for the future…
What do this year’s banking and fintech executive placements have in common? Despite different titles, markets, and business models, they’re all centered on one goal: building leadership teams ready for the future…
Half of major bank CEOs are now over 65. Is a “retirement tsunami” about to hit executive leadership, or is there more to the succession story? We dig into the data behind CEO age, tenure, and M&A…
Half of major bank CEOs are now over 65. Is a “retirement tsunami” about to hit executive leadership, or is there more to the succession story? We dig into the data behind CEO age, tenure, and M&A…
Performance Trust’s Matt Shields, AllianceBernstein’s Michael Howard, and Bridgewater Bank’s Joe Chybowski on why capital is flowing again and what separates the banks that can capitalize on it…
Performance Trust’s Matt Shields, AllianceBernstein’s Michael Howard, and Bridgewater Bank’s Joe Chybowski on why capital is flowing again and what separates the banks that can capitalize on it…
The OCC examiner at the center of the Penn Square collapse on the one balance-sheet line that unraveled it all, and the credit discipline that still separates strong banks from fragile ones…
The OCC examiner at the center of the Penn Square collapse on the one balance-sheet line that unraveled it all, and the credit discipline that still separates strong banks from fragile ones…
Brent Beardall takes us from the bank file room to the CEO seat, then gets surprised on camera by Simone Lagomarsino for an honest conversation about leadership, M&A, and the deal that made them family…
Brent Beardall takes us from the bank file room to the CEO seat, then gets surprised on camera by Simone Lagomarsino for an honest conversation about leadership, M&A, and the deal that made them family…
An honest, occasionally goofy recap from Travillian’s Amber Buker and Brian Love on what May’s biggest banking and fintech conferences revealed about talent, stablecoin, M&A, and the road ahead…
An honest, occasionally goofy recap from Travillian’s Amber Buker and Brian Love on what May’s biggest banking and fintech conferences revealed about talent, stablecoin, M&A, and the road ahead…
CFO Heather Luck, breaks down how one of California’s fastest-growing community banks keeps its efficiency ratio in the low 40s while spending big on people, tech, and branches…
CFO Heather Luck, breaks down how one of California’s fastest-growing community banks keeps its efficiency ratio in the low 40s while spending big on people, tech, and branches…
Michael Rizzo on how Five Star Bank built a nationwide mobile home park vertical from one referral and protects a “never-quit” culture at scale…
Michael Rizzo on how Five Star Bank built a nationwide mobile home park vertical from one referral and protects a “never-quit” culture at scale…
Many community banks rely on comp data as a guidepost, but it rarely reflects the realities of the hire in front of them. Brian Love breaks it all down…
Many community banks rely on comp data as a guidepost, but it rarely reflects the realities of the hire in front of them. Brian Love breaks it all down…
How First Mid Bank & Trust scaled to $9 billion by pairing disciplined M&A, long-term relationships, and a leadership strategy built for independence…
How First Mid Bank & Trust scaled to $9 billion by pairing disciplined M&A, long-term relationships, and a leadership strategy built for independence…
Jennifer Docherty of Bank on Women breaks down the structural dynamics that shape how directors are recruited, the research behind why reaching…
Jennifer Docherty of Bank on Women breaks down the structural dynamics that shape how directors are recruited, the research behind why reaching…
As competition for producers intensifies, Mike Higgins breaks down the shift away from bonus “parades” and toward a “Bank of One” model…
As competition for producers intensifies, Mike Higgins breaks down the shift away from bonus “parades” and toward a “Bank of One” model…
Pathward’s culture-first approach has become a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top banking talent…
Pathward’s culture-first approach has become a competitive advantage in attracting and retaining top banking talent…
Starion Bank CEO Craig Larson and President Dave Rogstad share the real story behind their leadership transition…
Starion Bank CEO Craig Larson and President Dave Rogstad share the real story behind their leadership transition…
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