Holly Heuer Named OCB Board Ambassador
OREGON, Wis.,—One Community Bank has named Holly Heuer, Chief Talent Officer, as Ambassador to the One Community Bank Advisory Board. Holly steps into this role bringing valuable insight to the board’s ongoing initiatives and strategic efforts. “We are thrilled to welcome Holly Heuer to the One Community Bank Advisory Board,” said Jim Walker, Independent Chair….
Farmers Names Dygert Columbus/Central Ohio Market President
CANFIELD, Ohio,—David D. Dygert, an accomplished financial executive with 26 years of leadership experience in the banking as well as commercial real estate industry has been named the Market President of the Columbus/Central Ohio Region for Farmers National Bank. Dygert is well-known in the Columbus business community, having served for 19 years as EVP and…
Bank of Kaukauna Makes Leadership Appointments
KAUKAUNA, Wis.,—The Bank of Kaukauna has named Travis Jones Chief Lending Officer, Mindy Casper Vice President of Retail Banking and Natalie Onkels Vice President of IT & Information Security Officer. Travis Jones has been with the bank for five years as Business Banking Manager and Senior Loan officer. During that time, Jones has contributed meaningfully…
What New U.S. Banknotes Mean for Banks’ Counterfeit Prevention
By Rachel Gruber Even though we are only a few months into 2025, banks and other financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S. must already be looking ahead to a major shift in cash security. Starting in early 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve will begin rolling out a new series of banknotes every two years, first…
Double-Sided Spoofing: What to Know About the Latest Fraud Threat Targeting Commercial Banking Customers
By Jaime Macumber Fraudsters are becoming increasingly sophisticated, evolving their tactics faster than most organizations can keep up. New Federal Trade Commission data reveals a 25 percent increase in financial losses due to fraud over the previous year, primarily because of the rising success of more elaborate imposter scams. One of the latest threats targeting…
Leveraging Payment Sovereignty & Growth Opportunities To Help Banks Be More Competitive
By Emmanuel Proust Banks and financial institutions in the U.S. continue to face significant challenges in order to remain competitive. Their ability to overcome these hurdles, while understanding where the opportunities for expansion can be identified through advanced payment technologies, will be critical to realize growth in the coming years. Furthermore, the diverse U.S. payments…
ATM Total Cost of Ownership
By Joe Woods Over the past 15 years, ATM “change events” (ADA compliance, Windows operating system migrations, EMV, ATM manufacturer mandated end-of-life replacements, and continual software security mandates) have compelled many banks to look at more efficient and simple ways to manage their ATM fleets. One of the strategies for many banks is ATM outsourcing,…
What Started in Mason Didn’t Stay in Mason: Dart Bank’s 100-Year Story
In a time when banks have increasingly leaned into automating their services, Dart Bank has doubled down on its belief that technology and personal relationships can go hand in hand. What started as a small community bank in Mason, Michigan has grown into a thriving financial institution with multiple locations across the state and a…
2025’s Top Challenges and Opportunities for Community Banks
By Allison Maddock Continued adoption of open banking, enhanced cybersecurity and evolving regulatory concerns shape what financial institutions must consider when developing their strategies. However, these areas also represent a tremendous opportunity for those who adapt. CSI’s Banking Priorities Survey—which asked a cross section community bankers nationwide about their strategies and priorities for 2025—explored both,…
Unlocking SMB Growth: Why Banks Need a Dedicated Loan Origination System for SMB Success
By Adam Bieser Over 33 million businesses in the US are categorized as Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs). These SMBs are the backbone of the economy, employing 35% of the private-sector workforce. However, a recent OnDeck survey reported that 70% of these SMBs had less than four months of operating cash on hand. Furthermore, a…