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Clark Oakley is a lifetime community banker having started his career in banking at the age of 16. Clark was exposed early on to the day-to-day business implications of running a bank from the customer-facing aspect to the operational infrastructure necessary to provide products and services consumers demand. As the Chief Operating Officer at Wilson Bank & Trust (WBT), a Tennessee-based community bank managing $5 billion in assets, Clark assists in the day-to-day operations ensuring that all the systems, resources, and people are in place to achieve the strategic and business goals of the company.
George has over 20 years of consulting and technology experience. In his current role, George is responsible for growing and delivering the infrastructure practice in the Texas and surrounding regions. He leads a team with a wide range of technology disciplines to solve complex business and technology challenges. Strategic area of focus/expertise include IT Managed Services, business continuity and disaster recovery, strategic technology roadmaps, and outsourced chief technology/information officer services …
Chris Hanson is an IT services and technology strategy leader with more than 20 years of experience helping organizations translate ambition into disciplined execution. He specializes in IT outsourcing, managed services, and service operations maturity, partnering with executive teams to clarify priorities, strengthen operating models, and improve measurable performance. Chris works closely with CIOs, private equity sponsors, and senior leadership teams to convert strategic intent into actionable plans …
Kyle Hershberger is the CEO and Jack-of-All-Trades at Cross Financial. Kyle’s industry expertise comes from decades of working with financial institutions across the nation. Kyle is a frequent presenter at banking industry conferences and seminars and a member of the faculty at the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin. He also serves as an instructor for the Independent Community Bankers of America. Kyle is a third-generation banker and a second-generation consultant …
Dr. Seifried is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Business at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He also serves as the Executive Consultant for the Sheshunoff CEO Affiliation Programs, and Chief Economist for SB Value Partners. Dr. Seifried is also the dean of the Virginia and West Virginia Banking Schools and currently is on the faculty of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking.