Main Session – High Performance Idea Exchange
Facilitated by Clark Oakley, Wilson Bank & Trust
George Kohlhofer, RSM US LLP
The High Performance Idea Exchange provides an open forum for our members to discuss critical issues in technology, operations, and team management. With the emergence of greater customer demands, an ever-changing cyber threat landscape, and …
Main Session – Become a Resource Your Culture Can’t Live Without
Facilitated by Kyle Hershberger, Chief Executive Officer, Cross Financial
Does your operations or technology staff interact efficiently and effectively with the rest of the bank’s personnel? Does your operations or technology staff create cohesive relationships within the organization? If the answer to either of these questions is no, we have something to talk about. If the answer is yes, you have some success stories we want to hear about and share with the rest of the group …
Main Session – From Strategy to Execution: Driving Focus, Clarity, and Results in Technology & Operations
Facilitated by Chris Hanson, Director, Managed IT, Cloud and Infrastructure Services, RSM US LLP
Technology and Operations leaders are rarely short on initiatives. The real challenge is execution. Competing priorities, regulatory demands, and day-to-day operational pressures often make it difficult to maintain focus and alignment. In this interactive, peer-driven session, participants will explore practical ways to bring clarity and discipline to what matters most. This session introduces simple strategy execution concepts …
Main Session – Economic Update
Facilitated by Dr. Ed Seifried, Economist
Dr. Ed will discuss just what 2026 is likely to look like for the U.S. economy—cutting through the noise to focus on what really matters for decision-makers. The discussion will cover the outlook for economic growth, inflation, and the labor market, with a practical, plain-English assessment of where GDP is headed and why …