Optional Wednesday Sessions

8:00 - 9:15 a.m. Credit Quality Issues Banks Are Facing Today - Merrill Reynolds

Merrill will share his insights and experiences gained as a result of dealing with credit issues in the current banking environment.

Merrill Reynolds, a graduate of Southern Methodist University and The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking, began his career as a bank examiner with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. A 30+ year banking veteran, he has worked for both community and multi-bank holding companies in various lending and managerial capacities. Prior to beginning his consulting career, Mr. Reynolds served as Senior Vice President and Business Banking Manager for Wells Fargo, N.A. in New Braunfels, Texas. Mr. Reynolds founded Reynolds Williams Group in 1999 as a bank consulting firm designed to provide services to both commercial and savings financial institutions nationwide. Mr. Reynolds serves as an instructor for multiple banking organizations, and was instrumental in the design of the only accredited certification course for loan review professionals. Mr. Reynolds serves as a faculty member of The Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and is a regular speaker for The Assembly for Bank Directors and numerous national conferences and seminars.

Learn more about Merrill and the Reynolds Williams Group by clicking here.

9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Marketing Concepts for Attracting Deposits

Don Shafer or one of his associates from BancVue will talk about important marketing concepts that need to be understood and implemented to attract deposits. 

Learn more about Don Shafer and BancVue by clicking here.