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A B A Forms Future Issues Task Force
stituencies and/or our industry as a
whole, as w ell as their thinking on
how developm ents in technology
and a whole host o f areas w ill be
changing our environm ent,” M r.
Rideout said.
The group’s mission is to antici­
pate em erging concerns, both actual
and potential, so that A B A and the
banking industry can focus their re­
sources to best effect. For example,
if the industry could have antici­
pated years ago the extent to which
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T.P. RIDEOUT
secu ritization w ould even tu a lly
h ea d e d
by
Thomas P. Rideout, senior vice grow, then banking m ight have been
president and director o f govern­ able to turn that trend to advantage,
mental affairs, F irst Union Corp., M r. Rideout noted.
“ W e want to get a bottom-up
Charlotte, N.C., is charged w ith
helping A B A and the banking in­ view from the experts, and then we
dustry to id en tify em erging issues want our report to flow back down
through A B A as a resource tool ini­
and concerns.
M r. Rideout said the 11-member tia lly for A B A and later, if it proves
task force is looking “ not only at the appropriate, for the industry,” said
em erging issues but also at our fu­ the task force chairman.
M r. Rideout said the task force is
ture operating environm ent three to
not intended to supplant any exist­
five years down the road.”
The task force members and a ing area in A B A , but rather w ill
wide range o f banking leaders w ill work closely w ith existin g com m it­
contribute their best thinking and tees and councils.
Serving on the task force w ith M r.
best-inform ed estim ates o f trends in
their specialty areas and their expec­ Rideout are Hans H . Angerm ueller,
tations regarding the future operat­ vice chairman, Citibank, N ew York;
T. Charles Bruere, president and
ing environment, he said.
“ W e’re asking the leadership o f chief executive officer, F irst State
many A B A areas — from agricul- Bank, St. Charles, M o.; Charles D.
ture to state associations — to give Brummel Sr., president, Security
us their view s on em erging issues Bank, Coos Bay, Ore.; Glenn Y .
that affect their own particular con­ Forney, president and chief admin­

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W ilkes Barre, Penn.; Charles W . M c­
Coy, chairman, Louisiana N ational
Bank, Baton Rouge, La.; H arry R.
M itigu y, president and chief ex­
ecutive officer, H oward Bancorp,
Burlington, V t.; James P. M urphy,
executive vice president, N ew Y ork
State Bankers Association, N ew
York; Richard M . Rosenberg, chief
executive officer, SeaFirst National
Bank, Seattle, W ash.; Robert L.
Stevens, president, B ryn M aw r
Trust Company, B ryn M awr, Penn.;
Ivan W ilson, chairman o f the board
and chief executive officer, First
C ity Bank-Corpus Christi, Corpus
Christi, Texas.
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Named to Fed Board
President Ronald Reagan has
nominated Edward W . K elley, Jr.,
to the Federal Reserve Board o f
Governors to succeed to the unex­
pired term o f Em m ett J. Rice, which
runs until 1990. M r. K elley, 55, has
been chairman o f Investm ent A d ­
visors, Inc., Houston, since 1981
and also is chairman o f Shoreline
Companies Inc and a director o f
Texas Industries, Inc. One Board
vacancy still remains, created b y the
earlier resign ation o f G overnor
H enry W allich.

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and Coulter were re-opened Friday
morning, January 16 under the F irst ^
National Bank o f Clarion name. O.
Jay Tom son is chairman o f F irst N a­
tional o f Clarion and Bob Bartholomaus is president and CEO. First
National assumed approxim ately ^
$22 m illion deposits, about $ 4 .5 *
m illion in p ortfolio loans, all the in­
vestm ent portfolio and cash and
due, along w ith certain other assets.
The F D IC retained about $10 mil- q
lion in loans. F D IC also injected
$7,178,000 into the assuming bank,
which took this in the form o f a
6.25% interest-bearing note. This
was the fifth bank failure in the na- q
tion for 1987, the first in Iow a in
1987, and the 25th Iow a bank to
close in the past 30 months. A ll ex­
cept one have been taken over in a
purchase and assumption deal from 0
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C O U N C IL B LU F F S : E d H. Spetman, Jr., chairman and CEO o f
Council B lu ffs Savings Bank died
January 18 in an Omaha hospital
after a short illness follow in g a heart
attack. H e had been w ith the bank
more than 40 years, serving as presi­
dent from 1963-82 and chairman and
N E V A D A : Daniel B. E ngler has
CEO since that tim e. M r. Spetman
been named president o f Nevada N a­
was president o f the Iow a Bankers
tional Bank. H e was form erly presi- 0
Association in 1965-66.
dent o f the H olstein State Bank,
D ES M O IN E S : Norw est Bank Des Holstein.
M oines’ stockholders have elected
five new members to the bank’s
S IO U X C IT Y : Dennis A . Nahnsen
board, effective Jan. 22. The new
has resigned as vice president and •
members are: M ary Andringa, vice
manager o f correspondent banking
president o f Verm eer Manufactur­
at Security National Bank, effective
ing Company, Pella; S.J. Brownlee,
January 23. H e is join in g M erchants
president and owner o f S.J. Brown­
& Traders Trust Co. o f Buffalo, N .Y .
lee Farms, Inc. and Brownlee Man­
January 26 as vice president and ®
agem ent Inc., Emmetsburg; G ary
manager, trust business develop­
G. D eKoter, C P A , president and
ment. M r. Nahnsen joined Security
CEO o f H arker’s Inc., L e Mars;
National in July, 1984, after work­
Charles C. Edwards, Jr., president
ing for nine years at Norw est Bank ^
and publisher o f The Des Moines
Des Moines, N .A ., where he served ^
Register, and James H. Kent, presi­
most o f those years in the trust
dent o f K ent Feeds, Inc., Muscatine.
department and the last tw o in the
L A T IM E R : The Latim er Bank & correspondent bank division.
Trust was closed Thursday after­
noon, January 15, by State Superin­ W E B S T E R C IT Y : Robert Grath- *
tendent o f Banking W illiam R. Ber- wohl has been named president o f
nau. The FD IC , as receiver, sold the Farmers N ational Bank. H e was as­
$22,400,000 asset bank for a pre­ sociated most recently w ith a bank
mium o f $121,200 to The First N a­ in Chillicothe, M o., and prior to that 0
tional Bank o f Clarion. The bank was president and CEO o f U niver­
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J-1 AG LENDER— Ready to enter commercial banking after 4 yrs.
with Farm Credit System. Worked his way up to Branch Mgr. of
PCA in short order, then put in charge of special accounts after
merger. Performance reviews are outstanding; "One of the most
promising young lenders I’ve seen, really gets things accom­
plished. Enjoyable to work with and shows good drive and com­
mon sense.” Double major in Ag Bus. and Commercial Econ.
$30,000.
J-2 LOAN OFFICER— Farmed for several years before getting his
degree in Bus. Admin, then accepted position in local bank
where he’s spent the past 3 yrs. learning all phases of banking.
Handles consumer and ag loans, call reports and monthly perfor­
mance reports. Ready to move for better opportunity. $24,000.
J-3 VICE PRES.— “ Qualified and competent; equipped to handle
responsibility,” says co-worker about this aggressive young
banker. Heavy in ag lending, but involved in other areas also.
“ Documentation and people skills are two of his strengths. Made
FHA guarantees work, forceful when situation calls for it, but not
overbearing. Great attitude,” states reference. B.S. Bus. Mgmt.,
Ag Credit School, Principals of Banking, Installment Credit
schooling, FmHA Approved Lender, insurance licenses and
good computer skills. $30,000.
J-4 ASST. VICE PRES— Hired by major bank holding company right
out of college, he’s received extensive training, schooling, and
hands-on experience in and consumer lending for past 3 yrs.
Currently handles $5mm in loans, good workout and negotiation
skills. References says, “ He got top grades in college and has
continued to be a high achiever at the bank. No question about
his credentials or abilities—he’s one of the very best.” B.S. Ag
Bus/Commercial Econ. $30,000.
S-5 VP AG— “ Very motivated. Arrived at work at 6 a.m. Good at
documentation. I wish I still had him,” reports former supervisor.
“ Very friendly and gets along well with customers,” adds refer­
ence. Ten years bank experience and currently a loan officer with
the Farm Credit Service. Seeks to pursue ag credit management.
B A. $30-$35,000.
S-6 PRESIDENT OR EVP— Well experienced as both bank president
and EVP. Handles $10 million loan portfolio of ag, commercial,
real estate and consumer. Very active in community. “ Skillfull at
credit workouts. Generates new business. Wants to relocate out
of home community,” reports reference. BA $40-$50,000.

S-7 VP AG/C0MMERCIAL— Offers both experience as a PCA loan
officer and VP of a bank servicing ag and commercial loans. Has
taught farm management and graduated with excellent grades in
Ag. Has attended a number of seminars related to improving
credit skills and marketing bank services. $28-$32,000.
S-8 AG LOAN OFFICER— Impressive young man will represent your
bank well. Four years experience as an ag loan officer in a bank
servicing loans and acquiring new business. “ He is highly quali­
fied. Good in credit analysis. Highly motivated. Good communi­
cator and meets people well,” reports reference. Degreed. $25$28,000.
J-9 VICE PRES. AG.— Responsible for $6mm in loans in main bank
and branch offices. Strongest in ag lending and FmHA guaran­
tees, but also works with consumer and commercial lines. Has 10
yrs. of successful ag business sales and management prior to
banking career. References include: “ Exceptionally good lender,
can pull the hot water out of financial statements.’’...“ Very good
with people; maintains their good will and respect even in tough­
est situations, and gets results.’’...“ Positive attitude and good
business sense.” ...“ Excellent appearance and professional man­
ner.” $27,000.
J-10 EXEC. VICE PRES.— Currently #2 in $40mm bank, in charge of
$15mm in ag, commercial and real estate loans, and supervision
of four loan officers. Spent 5 yrs. as PCA Branch Manager before
entering bank 6 yrs. ago. “ Extremely good at working through ag
problems, but can’t be pegged as ‘clean up man’; his style keeps
customers friendly and willing to work with us, and would be suc­
cessful in bringing in new business. He dramatically reduced
problem loans. Will be hard to replace,” were references for this
seasoned young banker. B.S. Ag. $40,000.
J-11 EXEC. VICE PRES.— In charge of $10mm ag portfolio in
$50mm bank. Responsible for major reduction in classified
credits, large percentage of guaranteed loans, upgrading docu­
mentation system, and substantial drop in compliance errors.
Detail oriented and profit minded. Reference says, "Really serves
as right-hand man to president. Can develop a workable loan
policy. Comptroller has commended him on his value to bank;
brought in an excellent system for analyzing credit, and his docu­
mentation is used as example for other banks. Great rapport with
people, and loves his work.” B.S. Bus. Admin. $40,000.

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S-12 V.P./LOAN OFFICER—Familiar with operations, collections,
FmHA guarantees...all types of lending. "Super smart young
fellow, quick learner and grasps concepts easily. Aggressive,
likes responsibility and not afraid to handle a task,” expounded a
co-worker. Bus. degree. $25,000.
S-13 E.V.F.— Iowa State University graduate with four years of
banking experience. Presently employed in 12MM bank. “ He
knows how to get the point across with customers and employ­
ees...good communication skills...and spends more hours then is
required for the job,” related a reference. A highly rated indivi­
dual with lots of enthusiasm to get the job done and done right.
Knows credit, a sharp dresser and many awards for outstanding
achievements. $26,000.
S-14 A6 LOAN O FFIC E R -" Professional in appearance, a real self
starter and catches on quickly...doesn’t need a lot of direction.
Likes challenges, has high aspirations and a very community in­
volved couple,” says reference. "Bottom line, people person,
and timely,” were all comments made by sources who have
worked with this individual. ISU graduate with a farm back­
ground. $20,000.
S-15 PRESIDENT— Fourteen years of banking experience.
KNOWLEDGEABLE WITH AG CREDIT AT IT’S BEST. “ Handles
people well and is a good motivator. You bet he can do the job as
a CEO!,” quoting a president of another bank. Has attended sev­
eral banking schools and knows banking from the bottom up.
College graduate. $40,000.
J-16 EXEC. V.P./PRES.— Nearly 20 yrs. banking experience. Cur­
rently running small rural bank, in charge of all lending, opera­
tions and personnel. References include: "Top notch individual,
and a straight shooter. Doing a good job in a bad situation. Excel­
lent credentials, experienced in clean up and knows when to be
tough, but very well-received by borrowers. Can look at the paper
and know if the loan will work.” Strong analytically, keeps control
of situation. Very good lender and manager.” B.S. Ag, Grad
School of Banking, Ames Ag Credit. $42,500.
J-17 VICE PRES.— Offers 10 yrs. banking experience. Currently in
charge of $5mm ag and small commercial loans, involved in
operations and insurance. Set up farm loans on computer,
handles workouts and all FmHA guarantees. Supervisory skills
also. “ THE most conscientious person I’ve met. A well-versed
banker with sound ag lending skills. Works hard, good forsight

and judgment, and it shows in his loans. Steady as a rock,”
quoted reference. $35,000.
J 18 AG LOAN OFFICER— Ag lender in small rural bank for past 2
yrs. Handles $3mm in ag and installment loans, plus insurance
business. Ready to advance his career and assume more re­
sponsibility, and references speak highly of his skills and perfor­
mance. B.S. Ag Bus. from ISU, licensed in commercial, personal,
A & H and life insurance. $27,000.
J-19 SR. VICE PRES.—Second in-charge of $35mm bank. Handles
$10mm in ag and commercial loans. Recovered loans thought to
be in loss status, works with FmHA and SBA guaranteed loans
and restructuring credits. Over 12 yrs. in banking, strong PR
skills, and gets involved in community. B.S. Ag Econ. from ISU,
graduate of Am Bankers Assoc. Grad School of Ag Banking,
holds insurance licenses. $30,000.
S-20 AG LOAN OFFICER— Experienced as both a FLB ag loan offi­
cer and Assistant Co. Supervisor with FmHA. Farmed after father
killed in accident. “ Very capable and excellent loan officer. Peo­
ple can accept what he says and don’t come over the desk at
him,” says supervisor. He adds, “ You can tell I think alot of him. I
would take him back in a minute.” B.S. Ag. $23-$25,000.
S-21 SR. C0MMERCIAL/AG LENDER—Ten years as a Senior Com­
mercial Loan Officer plus ag loan experience. Recognized for de­
veloping new business. “ He can handle problems and make
decisions. I’d hire him at any cost,” reports banker who knows
him well. Degreed. $33-$37,000.
S-22 LOAN OFFICER— I.S.U. ag. finance graduate. Four years of
bank lending experience...all facets. “ Excellent personality, detail
oriented and good in documentation,” expounded a reference.
Top notch individual willing to put in the hours to get the job done.
$21,000.

S-23 A.V.P./CASHIER— Currently employed at 32MM bank.
Basically ag, but handles all types of lending and operations.
SHARP, has confidence in himself, conservative and offers seven
years of banking experience. Graduate of Iowa State University
with bank examiner experience. $34,000.
S-24 LOAN OFFICER— “ Enjoys his work, interested in people, very
thorough...good detail and documentation. Lots of potential!”
quoting president of bank that tried to hire him. Four years bank
experience with a Business degree. $23,000.

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1. AGLENDER—S200MM bank seeks person with
bank, PCA, FLB or FHA. Two to six years exper­
ience ag lending, farm visits, computer and cash
flow knowledge. Exceptionally strong bank.

$24,000*32,000.
2. A6 LENDER—Central Iowa community needs
vice president. Excellent location. Close to larger
metro areas. Five to six years bank experience.
Need good marketing skills, know ag and some
commercial lending. Great opportunity! $30,000*

40.000.
3. EVP/PRESIDENT—Location is fantastic as far as
the state of Iowa for this bank. S20MM bank with
good growth potential. Supervisory skills and
overall bank experience required. $40,000*

50.000.
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Minnesota. Chief lending officer and manager
are duties for this position. Must be able to meet
public and communicate with farmers. Five
years experience. $30,000 + .
5. VICE PRESIDENT—Ag loan department position
available in $90mm bank. Fine community of
over 20,000 people. Candidate must be able to
take charge of loan division in ag, rebuild new
business and market. Five years experience.

$35,000.
6. #2 MAN—S55MM bank located in very nice
county seat town in Iowa looking for #2 man in
the bank. Must be strong in loans, bank opera­
tions and have 5 to 10 years experience. Don’t
overlook this opportunity. Tap of $40,000.
7 ag loan Officer —Good business community
located in dairy and hog area has $33MM bank

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needing an ag loan officer. Will be in charge of
farm calls, getting new accounts, credit analysis,
etc. Minimum of two years experience. $25,000.

8. PRESIDENT—$75MM bank located in Wiscon­
sin community close to other larger cities.
Number one rated bank needs confident leader
who can handle ag loans and supervise activi­
ties of others as well as operations. Ten years of
bank experience is required. $40,000 -t-.
9. VICE PRES/AG LOANS—Profitable bank, solid
ownership and very choice Iowa location. Re­
quires 3-5 yrs. ag lending experience from bank
or Farm Credit System. $30,000 + foil btnoflts.

10. BRANCH MANAGER—$20mm bank seeks ag­
gressive person with minimum of 5 yrs. ag
credit, banking and management experience.
Will supervise staff of 5. $30*$40,000.

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G r o u p 1 M e e t s F e b . 6 -7 in S io u x C ity
A N K E R S and spouses from
Group 1 o f the Iow a Bankers
Association w ill
m eet at the M a­
rina Inn in South
Sioux City, Neb.,
February 6-7 for
the annual meet­
in g .
G ro u p
C hairm an B ill
Hess, president,
Io w a S a v in g s
B ank,
C oon
W. HESS
Rapids, w ill pre­
side. Secretary Jim M iller, chair­
man, Pioneer Bank, Sergeant Bluff,
is scheduled to succeed M r. Hess as
group chairman.
The Sioux C ity Bankers Associa­
tion w ill again host the Friday even­
ing social hour. President o f the host
group is M ike M oeller, president,
Norw est Bank, N .A .
Senator Robert D ole is this year’s
guest speaker for the luncheon.
The program follows:

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Friday, February 6
P.M .
7:00 R egistration—M arina Inn.
8:00- Social Hour, Courtesy o f
10:00 Sioux C ity Bankers Associa­
tion.

R.S. HOWARD

N. MILNER

Saturday, February 7
A .M .
8:30 N A B W Breakfast.
Program —Interstate Bank­
ing.
M oderator—N eil M ilner, ex­
ecutive vice president and
CEO, Iow a Bankers Asso­
ciation.
Panelists—Tom Olson, pres/
elect, Independent Bankers
and B ill Janklow, Form er
So. Dak. Governor.
10:00 S ila s K eeh n , p resid en t,
Federal Reserve, Chicago.
11:30 Luncheon. P resid in g—B ill
Hess.
In v o c a tio n — R e v . R o g e r
Augustine, V .G ., Chancellor
o f the Diocese o f Sioux City.
S tyle Show courtesy o f W il-

liges, 613 Pierce.
Luncheon Speaker—Senator f
Bob Dole.
B U S IN E S S M E E T IN G
I.B .A . A c tiv itie s —R ussell
S. Howard, president, Iow a
Bankers Association.
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Remarks from N eil M ilner,
executive vice president and
CEO, Iow a Bankers A sso­
ciation and W illiam R. Ber­
nau, S u p erin ten d en t o f %
Banking, D epartm ent o f
C om m erce, D iv is io n o f
Banking.
P.M .
6:30 Social Hour.
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7:17 Banquet.
8:00 Dancing to The Lockwood
Band.
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the selection o f Lincoln attorney
Cynthia M illigan to serve as d irec to ry
o f Banking and Finance, replacing
James Barbee, who w ill return to the
private sector. M rs. M illigan is a
partner in the firm o f Rem bolt, Ludtke, Parker, M illigan and B erger %
where she specialized in banking,
tax, real estate and business law.

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H O LD R E G E : W illiam E. Richards,
president and CEO o f First S ecu rity^
Bank, has announced the appoint-v
ment o f Thomas F. Finnigan as ex­
ecutive vice president and John
K aufelt as vice president for com­
mercial and real estate lending. ^
L loyd Shepler, who joined the s ta ff ^
in recent months as vice president,
is chief ag loan officer. John Boehler
continues as vice president and ag
loan officer. M r. Finnigan, a form er ^
president o f Norw est Bank N orfolk,
has been a consultant in Omaha the
past year. M r. K aufelt, a native o f
H oldrege, spent several years in the
banking business and the past 14 f
w ith a local s&l where he served as
p resid en t b ejo re jo in in g F irs t
Security bank recently.
SC O TTSB LU FF: Dale H ittn er has
been named vice president - trust •
department at Scottsblu ff N ational
Bank and Trust Company effective
Jan. 14. H e served as trust officer
w ith the bank for the past 11 years
and has a total o f over 25 years •
banking experience.

Minnesota News
M IN N E A P O L IS : N orw est Corpora­
tion announced last January an

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t ie s o f its banks in M ontevideo, OrTonville, Dawson and Luverne to
M innwest, a new bank holding com­
pany founded by M .D . M cVay, re­
tired president o f Cargill, Inc. and a
fo rm e r director o f Norw est Bank
M inn eapolis. Final approvals o f the
sale were received from regulatory
agencies in December and the trans­
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M IN N E A P O L IS : Jon ath an B.
D odge has joined L.H . Hendrickson
and Company, Inc. as president, and
Jean Laubach has joined the com­
p a n y as vice president o f business
planning. M r. D odge was form erly a
partner w ith M cG ladrey, Hendrick­
son Pullen. M s. Laubach has 18
years finance related experience and
• n o s t recently was an associate of
Strommen Associates.

senior vice president operations ex­
ecutive. H e brings 17 years experi­
ence to V alley Trust, m ost recently
as vice president - trust operations
w ith Associated K ellogg.

H A R T L A N D : The acquisition o f
Suburban State Bank, Hartland, by
V alley Bancorporation, Appleton,
was com pleted Dec. 31, 1986.
Richard F. M eloy, who is president
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o f V alley Bank o f H artford, has
•C U B A : The F D IC has approved the assumed the president’s position at
assumption o f State Bank o f Cuba Suburban State Bank. The bank w ill
by N ational Bank o f Canton. The retain the existin g board o f directors
failed bank’s only office reopened and officers who are personally ac­
Jan. 12 as a branch o f National quainted w ith the customers and
• ¡Rank o f Canton. The bank, with businesses o f their trade area.
total assets o f $17.5 million, was W O O D R U FF: Tim othy E. Cross
closed on Jan. 9 by John E. Treston, has been named president and chief
Illinois F irst D eputy Commissioner executive officer o f V alley National
o f Banks and Trust Companies, and Bank, W oodruff. H e has been with
• th e F D IC was named receiver. N a­ V alley for the past 12 years, m ost re­
tional Bank o f Canton w ill assume cently as vice president, V alley
about $17.6 m illion in 3,750 deposit Bank o f Brownsville.
accounts and has agreed to pay the
F D IC a purchase prem ium o f
•$310,500. I t also w ill purchase cer­
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tain o f the failed banks loans and
T R IP P : H arrison O. Brosz has an­
other assets for $15.9 m illion. The
nounced his retirem ent as vice presi­
F D IC w ill advance $1.6 m illion to dent and cashier o f F irst State
the assuming bank and w ill retain
Bank. H e has been associated w ith
# assets o f the failed bank w ith a book
the bank for 35 years. H e was also a
value o f about $1.7 million.
member o f the bank’s board o f direc­
E A S T D U B U Q U E : D aryl Barklow
has been elected president and chief
^ execu tive officer o f the East Dubu­
que Savings Bank. H e joined the
bank in 1972 and m ost recently
served as senior vice president.
Thomas R eilly has been named se­
ign ior vice president o f the bank.

Wisconsin News
A P P L E T O N : Kenneth W . W ery has
joined V alley Trust Company as
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Bank Consultants
Specializing in Bank Acquisitions
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North Dakota News
The N orth D akota Bankers Asso­
ciation w ill hold its home equity
lending workshop on Feb. 18 at the
H oliday Inn in Bism arck and Feb.
19 at the Doublewood Inn, Fargo.
M ike Moebs, chairman o f G.M .
M oebs Associates, Lincolnwood is
the featured speaker. The schedule

for both locations is as follows:
R egistration from 8:30 to 9 a.m.
w ith the session from 9 a.m. until
noon. Lunch w ill be held from noon
to 1:00 p.m. w ith the session resum­
ing from 1 until 4:30 p.m. Fifteen
minute breaks w ill be held at 10:15
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. R egistration
before Feb. 6 w ill be $65. A n y regis­
trations received after that date w ill
be $85. R egistration deadline is Feb.

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Wyoming News
The W yom ing Bankers Associa­
tion’s annual Credit Conference w ill
be held Feb. 5-6 at the Downtowner
M otor H otel in Casper. This year’s
emphasis for the conference w ill be
on problem loans—identification,
resolution and prevention. The for­
mat for the conference has been
changed. A fte r lunch, participants
w ill be divided into three groups and
assigned a breakout room. M orning
speakers w ill then rotate to each
group allow ing for a 45-minute
“ rap” session w ith each speaker.
For more inform ation contact the
W B A office at (307) 235-4083.

Colorado News
D E N V E R : Joe W . Stander has been
elected senior vice president and
G ary L . K lein has been prom oted to
vice president o f Colorado National
Bank o f Denver. M r. Stander, con­
troller for the bank, joined Colorado
National in 1984 and was prom oted
to vice president in 1985. M r. Klein
joined the bank last year and is
working in the regional banking di­
vision where he is responsible for all
agribusiness department loans.
Correcting regulatory criticism
and other management services

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