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.

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The essentials

Event details

Dates
25 October 2026 to 27 October 2026
Location
JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, United States
Organiser
Western States Director Education Foundation
Expected attendance
23
Industry
Banking

Public discussion

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Agenda themes

Topics covered

  • Education & Training

On stage

Speakers

  • Marty Mosby, CO-Founder & CEO, Erma Strategies
  • Stephen Ingalls, President & CEO, Catalyzer
  • Terri Luttrell, CAMS-Audit, CFCS, Compliance and Engagement Director, abrigo, Austin, TX
  • Kim DeVore, President & CEO, Jonah Bank of Wyoming, Casper
  • Mark Frasier, Chairman & Director, FMS Bank, Fort Morgan, CO
  • Zac Karpf, President, Platte Valley Bank & Platte Valley Companies, Scottsbluff, NE
  • Sam Richter, Hall of Fame Speaker
  • Ryan Harwell, Group Vice President – Examinations and Inspections, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, MO
  • Alma Angotti, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
  • Deborah S. Thoren-Peden, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
  • Steve Gutzler, Leadership 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.

  • Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town

    250 m from the venue

    7142 East 1st Street, Scottsdale

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  • Scottsdale Marriott Suites Old Town

    270 m from the venue

    7325 East 3rd Avenue, Scottsdale

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  • The Saguaro

    290 m from the venue

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  • Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town

    300 m from the venue

    7324 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale

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  • The Saguaro

    310 m from the venue

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  • Hyatt Place Scottsdale/Old Town

    430 m from the venue

    7300 East 3rd Avenue, Scottsdale

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  • Travelodge Scottsdale

    560 m from the venue

    6935 East 5th Avenue, Scottsdale

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  • Hyatt House Scottsdale/Old Town

    560 m from the venue

    4245 North Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale

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