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www.nebankers.org 12 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. Building Relationships Through Leadership A S BANK ERS , YOU MUS T E XCE L I N BU I L D I NG relationships with your employees, your custom- ers, and your communities in order to succeed. Leadership is what sets you apart! One of the association’s greatest endeavors in “Building Relationships Through Leadership” is the NBA’s Leadership Program. Now in its 19th year, the NBA’s Leadership Program has stood the test of time. “I am extremely grateful for the opportunities the NBA Leadership Program has offered me,” stated Kim Schroll, executive vice president of NebraskaLand National Bank in For more information about the NBA Leadership Program or if you have questions regarding the application process, contact Ron Arrigo at the Nebraska Bankers Association at (402) 474-1555 or ron.arrigo@nebankers. org. North Platte. “The knowledge I gained provided the confi- dence I needed to sustain a lifelong career in banking. I credit the NBA for the lasting friendships I have made and the col- leagues I havemet. Both have been very beneficial formy bank and my career.” Schroll is a graduate of the Leadership Class of 1998 and currently serves on the NBA Board of Directors. Applications for the Class of 2018 are available now through the end of December and can be found at www.nebankers.org/index.php/about-nba/nba-leadership- program.html. Following an interview process, the new class will be selected and begin their two-year journey inMay 2016. NBA Past Chairman Craig Brewster, president and CEO of Butte State Bank, also was a member of the inaugural Lead- ership Class. “The NBA Leadership Program has enhanced my career and allowed me to build lifelong relationships with bankers from across the state,” said Brewster. “For me personally, the passion and vision of the Leadership Program has been amazing. The NBA staff continually work to ensure the Leadership Program’s success and growth.” As John C. Maxwell said, “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Launch your way into leadership by applying today!  Ron Arrigo, Senior Vice President, Nebraska Bankers Association Contact: Tennyson W. Grebenar, Stephen T. Johnson, or Karen L. Witt 303.623.9000 · www.LRRLaw.com With a national reputation for our financial institutions practice, our goal is to assist clients in structuring and operating their institutions to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements. Our Financial Services Group will help your business run smoothly. Experience works. Albuquerque | Casper | Colorado Springs | Denver | Las Vegas | Phoenix | Reno | Silicon Valley | Tucson