The CBAO 2017 Convention is heading to Cincinnati!
In 1974, we hosted our first-ever annual convention to bring together the community bankers of Ohio and the vendors who serve them.
Now in its 43rd year, our annual convention is the cornerstone for community banking. Our event is rich with actionable leadership, strategic and operational topics; entertaining networking events; and a fun spirit with a strong sense of comradery.
Community banking professionals from across Ohio and neighboring regions come together for great networking, content they can bring back to their institutions, and a chance to explore new vendor opportunities through our trade show.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us in Cincinnati >>
Kerry Ingalls
Tuesday, August 1
Kerry entered the United States Naval Academy in July 1979 and was a Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Graduate in May 1983. He served in four nuclear-powered attack submarines as a junior officer, Chief Engineer, Executive Officer, and then Commanding Officer of USS ASHEVILLE (SSN 758). He also commanded Submarine Squadron NINETEEN, comprised of six OHIO-class ballistic missile submarines, two of which were converted during his tenure for conventional strike operations and delivery of Special Operations forces. His sea duty involved numerous independent submarine missions from the Great Southern Ocean to the North Pole.
Shore duty included service as Plant Manager of a land-based reactor plant; Special Assistant to the Commander of US forces in the Pacific theater; Senior Member of the US Pacific Fleet Nuclear Propulsion inspection team; director of Political-Military affairs for coalition forces in Afghanistan; and Military Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense.
Kerry’s formal education included a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the US Naval Academy and a Master of Arts degree in International Law and Diplomacy from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. He was a certified Navy Nuclear Engineer.
Kerry joined Amgen in October 2009, serving as Vice President, Engineering until March 2011. He has since led manufacturing operations in Colorado and Ireland, and is currently Vice President of Site Operations for Amgen’s largest manufacturing site, located in Juncos, Puerto Rico. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Pharmaceutical Industry Association of Puerto Rico.
Originally from Missouri, Kerry married his best friend Leesa in 1985. They have two grown daughters, Amanda and Audrey. Besides spending time with his family and friends, he enjoys golf, marksmanship, and reading. Patriotism is basic to Kerry’s character and values. He is passionate about serving patients and thrilled to be a member of Amgen’s team.
Dr. Loretta Mester
Wednesday, August 2
As president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Loretta J. Mester participates in the formulation of U.S. monetary policy, and oversees 950 employees in Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh who conduct economic research, supervise banking institutions, and provide payment services to commercial banks and the U.S. government. She assumed her role as president and CEO in June 2014.
Dr. Mester was born in Baltimore, MD. She graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts degree in mathematics and economics from Barnard College of Columbia University. She earned M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in economics from Princeton University, where she was a National Science Foundation Fellow.
Prior to being named president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Dr. Mester had been executive vice president and director of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, where she was the chief policy advisor, attended meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee, and oversaw the economists and analysts in the Research Department, as well as professionals in the Financial Statistics Department and the Payments Cards Center. She joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia in 1985 as an economist, becoming senior vice president and director of research in 2000, and executive vice president and director of research in 2010.
Dr. Mester is an adjunct professor of finance at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and is a fellow at the Wharton Financial Institutions Center. She has also taught in the undergraduate finance and M.B.A. programs at Wharton and in the Ph.D. program in finance at New York University.
Her areas of research expertise and interest include the organizational structure and productive efficiency of financial institutions, financial intermediation and regulation, agency problems in credit markets, credit card pricing, central bank governance, and inflation. Dr. Mester has published numerous articles in refereed academic and professional journals on a variety of topics including economics, central banking, and financial issues. In addition, Dr. Mester is managing editor of the International Journal of Central Banking and co-editor of the Journal of Financial Services Research; and is an associate editor of several other academic journals.
Dr. Mester is a director of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, a trustee of the Cleveland Clinic, a founding director of the Financial Intermediation Research Society, and a member of the advisory board of the Financial Intermediation Network of European Studies (FINEST). She is a member of the American Economic Association, the American Finance Association, the Econometric Society, and the Financial Management Association International.
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Preston L. Kennedy is vice chairman of tICBA, the only national trade association that exclusively represents community banks.
CEO of Bank of Zachary, La., Kennedy has served in many leadership roles at ICBA. He is a member of the ICBA Executive Committee and board of directors. He is chairman of ICBA’s Federal Home Loan Bank Task Force. He also a member of ICBA’s Policy Development Committee and Subcommittee on Cyber and Data Security.
Mr. Flaherty joined FIG Partners in September 2011 as an Associate in the firm’s investment banking division. Prior to joining FIG Partners, he worked in the investment banking divisions of Sterne Agee and the Carson Medlin Company, providing corporate finance and investment banking services to Southeast-based community financial institutions. Mr. Flaherty has assisted in advising community banks on strategic options, capital planning, sell-side mergers and provided numerous types of bank valuations including closely-held, going private, core deposit intangible and goodwill impairment valuations. Mr. Flaherty received a BA from Tufts University and an MBA from the University of Tampa. Mr. Flaherty holds the Series 7, 24, 63 & 79 licenses.
Alex Hernandez brings more than 20 years of experience in providing security solutions and expertise to some of the largest companies in the world. He has spoken regularly at both regional and national IT and security conferences as well as cyber-security associations around the country. Alex has worked with several leading security solutions providers, including Barracuda Networks, Purewire, Secure Computing, CipherTrust, S1 and SecureWare.
Peter G. Weinstock has been involved with the financial institutions industry since 1985. Mr. Weinstock is practice group leader of the Financial Institutions Corporate and Regulatory Practice at Hunton & Williams LLP. He is a leader in Hunton & Williams’ practice focused on fair lending, BSA and other compliance issues. For the past 15+ years, his practice group has been involved in more banking M&A transactions than any other firm. His practice encompasses capital raising, changes in control, and strategic planning, as well as regulatory and compliance matters. He also gave testimony before the Panel of the House Judiciary Committee regarding “Operation Choke Point” in July 2014. His article, “Acquisitions of Failed Banks Present Risks and Opportunities,” in the Risk Managers Association (RMA) Journal was recognized by The Burton Awards for Legal Achievement as one of the 35 best legal articles for 2011. It was also recognized by the RMA Journal. He has been the “MC” for the Directors’ School at the ICBA’s Annual Convention multiple times since 2012. He also speaks and writes frequently for banking and legal publications, including author or co-author of over 10 banking articles in law journals.
Tom was born in Cleveland, and grew up in Mentor, Ohio.
He graduated from Ohio State University in March of 1975.
After two years in Commercial Real Estate Development, Tom began his financial services career in 1977, with New York Life Insurance Company in Columbus, Ohio.
Tom is Managing Member of The STAEBLER Group, LLC.
The firm specializes in Employee Benefits, Group Insurance, and Business Insurance Planning for Executives and Professionals.
Representing over 30 Insurance Carriers, The STAEBLER Group has experience in many aspects of employee benefits for small to mid-size companies with 10 to 1000 employees.
Tom’s son Mike is in practice with him.
Tom is married to wife Susan, and they reside in Westerville, Ohio. They have two married children, and five grandchildren, all in Westerville. Tom is active in the community and recently served as president of the Rotary Club of Westerville.
Tom and Sue split their time between Westerville, and their home in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.
Exhibiting at the CBAO Convention is a great spot to showcase your products and services especially if you're a new member, and to connect with members of the banking community.
Booth space is now available for the 2017 convention.
To reserve your booth, please contact Kelly Phillips at ksphillips@cbao.com or Download our Exhibitor & Sponsorhip Kit.
The CBAO Annual Convention is the event for community banks in Ohio. Exclusively focused on the needs of the community banking industry, our attendees participate looking to connect with current and potential service providers, engage in meaningful conversations about new opportunities, and celebrate community banking!