Banking
Annual Symposium for Community Bank Directors
The Symposium for Community Bank Directors is an annual educational event. It is for community bank directors and senior executives, offering learning from professionals and new perspectives for bank culture.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 25 October 2026 to 27 October 2026
- Organiser
- Western States Director Education Foundation
- Expected attendance
- 23
- Industry
- Banking
Public discussion
What people are saying
Official hashtag #communitybankchampion
- VideoWSDEF 2025
Join us for the Western States Director Education Foundation's 48th Annual Symposium for Community Bank Directors in Scottsdale, October 26-28, 2025.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- Education & Training
On stage
Speakers
- Marty MosbyCO-Founder & CEO, Erma Strategies
- Stephen IngallsPresident & CEO, Catalyzer
- Terri LuttrellCAMS-Audit, CFCS, Compliance and Engagement Director, abrigo, Austin, TX
- Kim DeVorePresident & CEO, Jonah Bank of Wyoming, Casper
- Mark FrasierChairman & Director, FMS Bank, Fort Morgan, CO
- Zac KarpfPresident, Platte Valley Bank & Platte Valley Companies, Scottsbluff, NE
- Sam RichterHall of Fame Speaker
- Ryan HarwellGroup Vice President – Examinations and Inspections, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, MO
- Alma AngottiSenior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
- Deborah S. Thoren-PedenPartner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
- Steve GutzlerLeadership Speaker & Executive Coach
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- Bankers’ Bank of the West
- Wyoming Bankers Association
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Courtyard Scottsdale Salt River
5201 North Pima Road, Salt River Indian Res
Residence Inn
5351 North Pima Road, Salt River Indian Res
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