LBA Leadership School Kicks Off
The first of two LBA Leadership Schools in 2018 kicked off with an opening reception on March 6 at Juban’s Restaurant in Baton Rouge, followed by the first session the following day at LBA's office. The school is a six-month program that includes the Hogan Leadership Forecast Series, online course work and five instructor-led sessions focused on developing leaderships skills and enhancing knowledge in various areas of banking. Click here for more information on the second Leadership School of 2018.
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(above, from left) Danielle McManus of Farmers-Merchants Bank and Trust, Victoria Castille of Farmers-Merchants Bank and Trust, Sharmaine Robertson of First Guaranty Bank, Joedi Snipes of First Guaranty Bank and Star Spriggs of First Guaranty Bank are pictured at the school's opening reception.
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(above) BOM Bank's Leadership School students include (sitting, from left) Debra Funderburk, Mona Winegeart, Tiffany Woods, (standing, from left) Melinda Williams and Fran Myles.
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Pictured above (from left) are Tara Gaspar of M C Bank and Trust, Andrew Suazo of JD Bank and Jennifer Erickson of JD Bank.
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(above) Louisiana Bankers Education Council President Jim Lyons of First National Bank of Louisiana addresses the Leadership School students, instructors and fellow LBEC officers at the opening reception.
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(above) Rep. Steve Carter spoke at the school's opening session about the importance of advocacy in the banking industry.