Colorado State University's College Of Business Joins Federal Reserve In Hosting Banker's Forum Sept. 19 In Denver
Monday, August 25, 1997
FORT COLLINS--The advent of electronic banking and more
flexible federal banking regulations have made the industry more
competitive for market share and customers than ever before.
How do banks in the Rocky Mountain region survive in such a
cut-throat financial market? What will these changes do to the
types of services and loans available for small business owners--
and how will the changes affect personal checking and savings
account holders?
Colorado State University's College of Business and the
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will host a banker's forum
Sept. 19 to discuss shifts taking place in today's financial
industry. The day-long forum, held at Stapleton Plaza Inn in
Denver, also will outline ways the industry can respond to these
challenges and how customers will be affected by such issues as
electronic banking and other technology. The forum's keynote
speaker is Thomas M. Hoenig, president of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Kansas City.
The conference, the first of its kind in Colorado, is timely
because so many changes are taking place that will allow banks to
provide new services and expand into new territories, said Rick
Johnson, a finance and real estate professor at Colorado State
and forum coordinator.
Johnson said one of the most dramatic changes for the
banking industry occurred in 1994, when Congress passed the
Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Efficiency Act. The bill
allows banks to operate branches outside of the state in which
they are based, ushering in a new era of widespread branch
banking and significant changes in the structure of the nation's
banking industry.
"The speakers we have lined up for this event bring
experience that will help bankers be more effective competitors
in the regional financial services arena," Johnson said. "Bankers
who participate will have a rare opportunity to interact with the
key individuals responsible for making changes that affect
everything from lending to banking technology."
The forum features presentations from the state and nation's
banking leaders, including Hoenig, who has led the Fed's Kansas
City District since 1991. Hoenig will outline how interstate
branching regulations are changing the face of the financial
market and the issues banks face as a result. Hoenig oversees the
10th district of the Fed, which covers Colorado, Kansas,
Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming as well as 43 counties in western
Missouri and 14 counties in northern New Mexico. Hoenig joined
the Fed in Kansas City in 1973 as an economist in the banking
supervision area. He was named a vice president in 1981 and
senior vice president in 1986.
Other guest speakers include Gary Mammel, president and
chief executive officer of the Bank of Cherry Creek in Denver;
John Coss, president of Coss Technology Group; and luncheon
speaker Denny Dumler, president and CEO of TransAlliance in
Bellevue, Wash., and formerly with the Plus System in Denver.
Additional speakers James R. Barth, Lowder Eminent Scholar of
Finance at Auburn University and former chief economist for the
Federal Home Loan Bank Board; and Janice Campbell, vice president
of Norwest Bank and recipient of the 1997 Small Business Lender
of the Year award by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Sen.
Wayne Allard, R-Colo., who is a member of the Senate Banking,
Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, is scheduled to attend a
cocktail reception that evening as a featured guest.
"Industries that are mainly transaction driven, such as
banking, have both challenges and opportunities as a result of
the changes in information technology," said Dan Costello, dean
of Colorado State's College of Business. "The College of Business
is pleased to offer this forum as a marketplace of ideas. As you
can see from the program schedule, there are many opportunities
to share ideas and expand your professional network."
A schedule of events follows.
8:30-9 a.m., Welcome by Colorado State University President
Albert C. Yates. Opening address by Thomas Hoenig, president,
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
9-9:45 a.m., Session 1: "Competing in the Rocky Mountain banking
market." Speaker: Gary Mammel, president and CEO, Bank of Cherry
Creek, Denver.
9:45-10 a.m., Break.
10-11 a.m., Session 2: "Technology and bank services:
implementing an EFT system from the customer's perspective."
Speaker: John Clark, president, Coss Technology Group.
11-Noon, Session 3: "The interconnection between successful
banking and economic development." Moderator: Patrick Boyle, vice
president, Colorado Association of Commerce and Technology.
Panelists: Dave Reetz, vice president, First National Bank,
Powell, Wyo.; and Greg McCann, vice president, BancOne.
Noon-12:45 p.m., Lunch.
12:45-1:30 p.m., Introduction of speaker: Dan Costello, dean,
College of Business, Colorado State.
Luncheon speaker: Denny Dummler, president and CEO,
TransAlliance, Bellevue, Wash.
1:45-2:40 p.m., Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session A: "Strategies for success in small business
lending." Panelists: Mark Driscoll, president, First National
Bank of Fort Collins; Deborah Kelly, vice president, Colorado
National Bank; and Susan Mathews, president, Camp Kazoo Ltd.,
Golden.
Breakout Session B: "Avoiding pitfalls and controlling risks in
electronic banking." Panelists: Benton Gup, chair of banking,
University of Alabama; Deborah Thoren-Peden, attorney, Pillsbury,
Madison & Sutro, Los Angeles.
Breakout Session C: "How a bank can prosper by promoting economic
development." Panelists: Colleen Schwarz, head of business
programs, Colorado Housing and Finance Authority; and Janice
Campbell, vice president, Norwest Bank.
Breakout Session D: "Using technology to improve bank
performance." Panelists: JoAnn Mortensen, marketing manager for
business banking, Norwest Bank; and Dave Baker, president, First
Bank Data Corp.
3:45-4 p.m., Break.
4-4:45 p.m., Wrap-Up Session: "Options for reform of the
financial market." Moderator: Maryann Hunter, vice president,
Denver branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Panelists:
Michael Bennett, administrative assistant for Sen. Wayne Allard,
R-Colo.; and James L. Pierce, professor of economics, University
of California at Berkeley.
4:45-6 p.m., Cocktail Reception. Special guest: Sen. Wayne
Allard.
To register, call (970) 491-7501. For more information about
the event, call Carrie Schafer at the Office of Public and Media
Relations, (970) 491-6432. For information about guest speakers
or issues facing the banking industry, call Colorado State
economics professor Ronnie Phillips, (970) 491-6079 or finance
and real estate Professor Rick Johnson, (970) 491-5564.
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