Pub. 13 2018-2019 Issue 6

NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION 21 Join us for the NBA Annual Convention May 1-3, 2019 / Embassy Suites Omaha, La Vista ENTERTAINMENT Ricky Kalmon’s hypnosis show has amazed audiences around the world. He has made numerous special guest appearances on ESPN, Hallmark Channel, Fox, FX, TV Guide and Comedy Central. Kalmon’s uniqueness comes from the way he combines music, audience participation, and comedy to create an unforgettable show that is unmatched by anyone. It’s a show that will keep you on the edge of your seat and take you on a Vacation of the Mind! FEATURED SPEAKERS “CROSSING THE GENERATIONAL DIVIDE AT WORK: UNLOCK THE POWER OF GENERATIONS TO GROW YOUR BANK” Matt Beaudreau , The Center for Generational Kinetics We work in a time of unprecedented generational change and challenge. There are now five generations in the workforce and marketplace. Making matters worse is the tremendous amount of misinformation around generational differences. “REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE CHALLENGES FACING THE INDUSTRY” Rob Nichols , President & CEO, American Bankers Association The American Bankers Association represents banks of all sizes and charters and is the voice for the nation’s $17 trillion banking industry. Rob joined ABA in August 2015 following 10 years at the helm of the Financial Services Forum, a non-partisan financial and economic policy organization. “BREAKING THROUGH: MY JOURNEY TO BECOMING THE FIRST FEMALE NFL OFFICIAL” Sarah Thomas , First Female NFL Official Sarah Thomas is a woman of many firsts – she was the first female official to ever work a major college football game, the first woman to officiate a bowl game, and the first to officiate in a Big Ten stadium. She is also the first permanent female NFL official, and now she’s sharing essential leadership lessons from her journey to the top of a male-dominated industry. “SECURITY: FROM SURVEILLANCE TO SKIMMING AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN” Mike Burke , Robbery and Crisis Management Consultant, Shazam Nothing is more important than the safety of the customers and employees of your member banks. In this session, Mike Burke presents his best information that he brings to bankers across the country. He will identify procedures to deter a robbery. Learn best practices to identify card skimmers, find and convict the criminals who would use them to commit fraud. “LEADING PROFITABILITY IN THE NEW ECONOMY” Mary Kelly, Ph.D. , CEO, Productive Leaders The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing in the U.S. as well in Europe and Asia. Socio-political events are impacting the financial markets as never before. What do you need to know? How is the economy going to impact your business? Kelly provides an engaging and interesting economic update on the latest trends and forecasts. “THE POWER TO STAND” Chris Norton Chris Norton suffered a spinal cord injury while playing football at Luther College (Iowa). The doctors gave Chris a 3 percent chance of moving anything below his neck again. Four years later, he defied the odds and walked across stage at his college graduation. The video went viral twice, garnered 300 million+ views, and caught the eye of the country's top media outlets. We all deal with change, no matter how big or how small, no matter who you are or where you come from. Life & work can alter quickly but that's not what's important.