The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) Foundation will convene its 159th Assembly for Bank Directors at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Springs, California, February 13–16. The Assemblies for Bank Directors attract bank directors and senior management from across the country to discuss the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally known authorities on corporate governance to leading experts on risk management, the assemblies provide the knowledge to execute board duties with rigor and intelligence. With regulators now requiring a full range of banking knowledge, SWGSB assemblies deliver programs of national interest, tailored to your unique duties and responsibilities. These national banking programs are designed to complement a financial institution’s efforts in assembling a board whose strategic vision and oversight is second to none.

159th Assembly for Bank Directors Topics and Speakers

• Keynote Address, Lorie K. Logan, president and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas;
• Top 10 Things Bankers Can Do to Increase Profits, F. Scott Dueser, chairman, president and CEO, First Financial Bankshares Inc. and First Financial Bank;
• The State of Banking, John Adams, principal and head of investment banking, Sheshunoff & Co.;
• Professional Ethics and Integrity, Mark E. Aldrich, chairman and founder, Aldrich & Bonnefin;
• What to Expect from Regulators on Enforcement Actions, Susannah T. Marshall, bank commissioner, Arkansas State Bank Department;
• Red Flags in Board Reports, Sanford M. Brown, cochair/financial services group, Alston & Bird;
• Practical Considerations for Establishing and Growing an Enterprise Risk Management Program, Robert Wright, executive vice president and strategy officer, First National Bank of Hutchinson;
• A Bank Director’s Guide to the Economy, Edmond J. Seifried, Ph.D., chief economist, SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox;
• Economic Forecast, Edmond J. Seifried, Ph.D.; and
• Deep Dive into Your Institution and Peer Group, Jamie Sumner, partner, Velligan-Blaxall Consultants.

Register for the Assembly Today

• $1,995/attendee
• $395/guest attending social functions;
• $395/player in the golf tournament

Fees include program materials, reception, breakfast, keynote lunch and refreshment breaks. Hotel accommodations and travel are not included. A discounted group rate is available at the hotel. Discounts are also offered for multiple directors attending in person from the same institution. Group discounts are available for attendees from the same bank: $1,600/each for third and additional directors. Click here to register for the Assembly (use the REGISTER NOW link).

The JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

At the spectacular JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort, you can relax at one of five pools, schedule time at the award-winning spa, hit the links on one of two championship golf courses, or play a set at the Tennis Club. You can also enjoy all Palm Springs has to offer. This easy-to-reach, storied oasis in the California desert known as Hollywood’s playground offers mid-century modern architecture, a robust arts and cultural scene, a chic shopping district and legendary dining.

A discounted group rate is available at the hotel. For the group rate, reference SWGSB Assembly for Bank Directors; or click here and use the RESERVE YOUR ROOM link.

The Assembly for Bank Directors Golf Tournament is Back by Popular Demand

With two courses designed by renowned course architect Ted Robinson—the Palms and the Valley—JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort promises to be a stellar destination for SWGSB’s golf tournament. This exciting scramble format tournament is set for a 12:30 p.m. staggered start on Saturday, February 15. The tournament is limited to 48 players—12 four-person teams—and promises to sell out. The tournament fee of $395 includes boxed lunch, greens fees, a golf cart with a touch-screen GPS, practice facility usage (driving range and putting green), pick up and delivery of any golf bags from the hotel bell stand, curbside greeting and bag valet. Bags will be pre-loaded on staged carts prior to the event. Rental clubs are available for $75. Registration deadline is January 31. Click here for the golf tournament registration form and rules.