Arkansas Bankers Association

Arkansas Bankers Association Founded in October of 1891, ABA is the advocate for Arkansas banks.

⏰ Only ONE WEEK left to nominate!Recognize a rising leader at your bank for the 2026 Bill Holmes Leadership Award! One s...
09/01/2026

⏰ Only ONE WEEK left to nominate!

Recognize a rising leader at your bank for the 2026 Bill Holmes Leadership Award! One statewide recipient will be honored at the 2026 Ascending Bankers Section Leadership Conference.

🗓️ Nominations are due Wednesday, September 9!
Submit your nomination today: https://fs6.formsite.com/xvchGY/3seugannxu/index

🚀 Ready to take the next step in your banking career? Join us October 13–14 for the 2026 Ascending Bankers Section Leade...
08/31/2026

🚀 Ready to take the next step in your banking career? Join us October 13–14 for the 2026 Ascending Bankers Section Leadership Conference at the Clinton Presidential Center — designed for bankers who are leading today and those preparing to lead tomorrow.

Connect with banking professionals from across Arkansas while gaining fresh perspectives on industry trends, strengthening your leadership skills and learning strategies you can put into action.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Hear from top industry thought leaders
• Grow your professional network
• Exchange ideas and solutions with your peers
• Gain insights to help you create positive change within your organization

The future of banking needs strong leaders. Build your momentum and take your career to the next level.

Register today: https://arkbankers.org/ABA/Events/AscendingBankers/2026/Ascending-Bankers-Conference-2026.aspx

Congratulations to these on receiving their graduation diplomas from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU! 🎓This thre...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to these on receiving their graduation diplomas from the Graduate School of Banking at LSU! 🎓
This three-year program provides an in-depth education covering all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects.

👏 Alexander Baney | Malvern National Bank, Conway
👏 Richard Henry III | Bank of England, England
👏 James T. Roberson | Centennial Bank, Morrilton
👏 Shelli D. Wilson | First Financial Bank

We’re proud to celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and the continued commitment of Arkansas bankers to growing as leaders in our industry!

✨ Who’s the next rising leader at your bank?Nominate an outstanding banking professional for the 2026 Bill Holmes Leader...
08/24/2026

✨ Who’s the next rising leader at your bank?
Nominate an outstanding banking professional for the 2026 Bill Holmes Leadership Award, presented by the Arkansas Bankers Association in memory of former ABA President Bill Holmes (1949–2018).

This award recognizes emerging leaders who are making a difference in their banks, the banking industry and their communities.

One statewide recipient will be honored at the 2026 Ascending Bankers Section Leadership Conference.

🗓️ Nominations are due September 9, 2026.

Help us recognize the future of Arkansas banking, submit your nomination today!

Nominate here:
https://fs6.formsite.com/xvchGY/3seugannxu/index

Congratulations to three Arkansas banking professionals who returned home with new leadership skills, industry perspecti...
08/18/2026

Congratulations to three Arkansas banking professionals who returned home with new leadership skills, industry perspectives and a nationwide network after graduating from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado’s 75th Annual School Session!

🎓 Brian Buckley, Arvest Bank, Fayetteville
🎓 Andrew McCormick, Arkansas State Banking Department, Springdale
🎓 Ethan Vonnahme, Fayetteville

They were among 134 banking professionals who completed the intensive program focused on leadership, strategy, lending, financial management and the future of community banking.

Congratulations on this outstanding accomplishment and your continued commitment to strengthening Arkansas banking and the communities you serve! 👏



Enrollment for GSBC’s 76th Annual School Session opens this fall. Banking
professionals interested in beginning their own GSBC journey can join the Priority
Enrollment List at www.GSBColorado.org.

08/10/2026

What a great few days in Branson! 🎉
The 2026 ABA Bank Management Seminar was filled with valuable education, meaningful conversations, plenty of networking and, of course, a little fun along the way!

A big THANK YOU to all of our and guests who joined us. We’re grateful for the connections made, ideas shared and memories created.

Special thanks to our wonderful sponsors who made this event happen! Until next time!

Ready to invest in your leadership and have a little fun while you’re at it? Don’t miss one of Arkansas banking’s premie...
07/23/2026

Ready to invest in your leadership and have a little fun while you’re at it?

Don’t miss one of Arkansas banking’s premier leadership events! Join fellow community banking leaders at the 2026 ABA Bank Management Seminar in Branson, Missouri, August 3–5, for timely industry insights, valuable networking, and a chance to recharge with peers from across the state.

Your seat is waiting—register today! 👉 https://www.arkbankers.org/ABA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26BMS

Not a recording. Not a webinar. An academy...custom built to help your bank take on fraud head-on.Fraud Academy streams ...
07/16/2026

Not a recording. Not a webinar. An academy...custom built to help your bank take on fraud head-on.

Fraud Academy streams LIVE, meaning your team can submit questions directly to Secret
Service agents, DEA supervisors, and FBI forensic accountants, right as they’re on stage.
Be part of the energy this year at Fraud Academy.

Register today!
Aug. 18–20, 2026 · https://www.arkbankers.org/ABA/Events/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=26FRAUD

Reminder! Be sure to register and reserve your hotel room by this Friday, July 17, to secure your spot for one of Arkans...
07/13/2026

Reminder!
Be sure to register and reserve your hotel room by this Friday, July 17, to secure your spot for one of Arkansas banking’s premier leadership events - the 2026 ABA Bank Management Seminar in Branson, Missouri!

Join fellow community banking leaders August 3–5 for valuable education, meaningful networking, and a chance to recharge alongside colleagues from across the state.

💥Hotel reservation deadline: July 17
Reserve your room: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/hrobchh-91q-9aa0f099-082a-4f98-8d55-c08b98c4364d/

✨Register today: https://www.arkbankers.org/ABA/Events/Bank-Management-Seminar/2026/Bank-Managment-Seminar-2026.aspx

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