September 27-28, 2023

The Park Event Center
500 Division Street, Waite Park MN 56387



The LEAD (Leadership Education And Development) Conference provides the opportunity to cultivate talented bank staff who have future leadership potential. The event focuses on preparing emerging leaders for the next steps in their banking careers. Attendees will:

  • Learn how their roles fit into the larger context at their bank.
  • Receive tips on leadership development.
  • Hear perspectives on how to make a positive impact at any level in an organization.
  • Build valuable industry connections.

Agenda

 

Wednesday, September 27 
10:30 am- 12:15 pm | Registration, Lunch & Exhibits
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm   | Energy NOW!, Kristen Brown
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm    | Networking Break & Exhibits
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm  | Breakouts 1
                                       - Partnering with Fintechs, Jennifer Miller, UMACHA
                                            - The "Business" of Banking - Build an Award Winning Sales ProcessTaylor Thoma, VGM forbinfi
                                             
- What You Need to Know about New MN Legislation , Brenna Ramy, Abdo
2:40 pm – 3:20 pm | Breakouts 2
                                       - Cybersecurity First AidJohn Streff, Vantage Point Solutions
                                            - Current Developments in Fraud, Darin Styles, Abdo
                                            - 
Cont'd - What You Need to Know about New MN Legislation
Brenna Ramy, Abdo
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm | Networking Break & Exhibits
3:50 pm - 4:50 pm | Banking 101: How Banks Make Money in 2023, Nick Meyer and Travis Whiting, CLA
5:00 pm | End of Day 1
6:00 pm - 6:45 pm | Reception & Vendor Showcase
6:45 pm - 9:00 pm | Dinner & Entertainment 

Thursday, September 28 
7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast & Exhibits
8:30 am - 8:45 am | BankIn Minnesota Update
8:45 am - 9:45 am | Wake Up to Advocacy
                                 
Moderator: Andrew Steil, Winthrop & Weinstine
                                     Panelists: Anita Drentlaw, New Market Bank
                                                     Latham Hetland, Farmers & Merchants State Bank
                                                     Austin Wiberg, Minnesota Lakes Bank

9:45 am - 10:00 am | Networking Break & Exhibits
10:00 am - 11:25 am | The Happy Hour Effect, Kristen Brown
11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Buffet Lunch
12:30 pm - 1:10 pm | Breakouts 
                                       - Data Analytics & Data Strategy: Why these should be top priorities in 2024 , Nick Meyer and Travis Whiting, CLA  
 
                                           - Balance Sheet & Investment Portfolio Management: Integrating the ProcessJim Radtke, United Bankers' Bank
                                            - Leadership Development: Understanding the Emerging Science of Behavior ChangeJoel Spoonheim, HealthPartners
1:10 pm - 1:20 pm | Networking Break & Exhibits 1:20 pm - 2:30 pm | Panel Discussion: Ask the CEO Panel
                                      
Moderator: Greg Raymo, CEO, First State Bank Southwest Panelists: Greg Larson, President & CEO, Drake Bank
Doug Houska, CEO, Viking Bank Paula Diaz, President & CEO, Northview Bank
2:35 pm | Conference Conclusion  

Investment
Bank Members: $465
Non-Members: $760
Associate Members: $550 (Sponsorships and Exhibit Tables are available for the conference. Click here for availability. Contact Leah Byrne if you have any questions.)

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Lodging Information
Hilton Garden Inn St Cloud
Room Rate: $144
CLICK HERE to Book 
Block Release Date:  September 8, 2023
Guests can also call the hotel directly at 320/640-7990 and request GROUP CODE: BIM to receive the same discounted rate!

Residence Inn St. Cloud
Room Rate: $148 – $163 
CLICK HERE to Book
Block Release Date:  September 8, 2023
 

Sponsors

 

                                 


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Exhibitors:

Bankers Equipment Service
Case Financial
Edge One
Ironcore, Inc
Vantage Point Solutions
UMACHA

Sponsors
If you would like to sponsor, CLICK HERE

If you have questions, please reach out to Event Manager, Leah Byrne at Leah@Minnesota.Bank 

LEAD Program Committee

Full NameCompanyCityPosition
Riley AdamsFirst Resource BankStillwaterMember
Tiffany Baer PaineSecurity Bank USABemidjiMember
Justin CronenCommunity Development Bank, FSBHancockMember
Anita DrentlawNew Market BankLakevilleMember
Latham H. HetlandFarmers & Merchants State Bank of New York Mills, IncorporatedNew York MillsMember
Juli PoppFarmers and Merchants State Bank of PierzSauk RapidsMember
Austin WibergMinnesota Lakes BankDelanoMember

Questions? Contact Patti Coles at Patti@Minnesota.Bank or 651-789-3987