Pub. 12 2017-2018 Issue 2

July/August 2017 11 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. experience perspective BKD National Financial Services Group What are you reflecting on? Improved financial reporting? Strategic planning? Regulatory compliance? BKD helps approximately 1,400 financial institutions manage change, make wise decisions and stay compliant. Experience how our expertise can give your institution a better vantage point. Omaha // 402.392.1040 Lincoln // 402.473.7600 bkd.com ■ President’s Message — continued from page 7 Richard J. Baier is president and CEO of the Nebraska Bankers Association (NBA). Founded in 1890, the NBA is the voice of Nebraska’s $76 billion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional, and large banks that together employ more than 15,000 people, safeguard almost $59 billion in deposits, and extend more than $57 billion in loans, all within the state of Nebraska. For more information, contact Baier at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org . While this list is not a comprehensive recount of the specific tactics outlined by FSC, it offers you a flavor of the functions that the board, staff, and various volunteers will focus their time and talents on in the coming years. In cooperation with staff members, we have already initiated plans to address the more short-term strategies contained in the plan. The goal in undertaking this planning process was to assure a sustainable and successful trade association that meets the needs of our extraordinary member banks and also helps to grow the banking industry in Nebraska. If you have questions about the strategic plan or wish to discuss the implementation strategy, please feel free to reach out to me directly. 