Schedule

Monday, August 16, 2021

7:00 am - 7:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Exhibitor Set Up 8:00 am ICBND Board Meeting 9:00 am ICB Services Board Meeting 10:00 am Joint Board Meeting & Blue Ribbon Committee Meeting 10:30 am ICBND Annual Golf Scramble Prairie West Golf Course, Mandan 11am shotgun start Cooler Bag sack lunch provided 7:00 pm Welcoming Theme Party* & Opening of Exhibits Buffet Dinner/Beverages Pac Auction Head or Tails Game Walk-a-thon & Preferred Customer  *Best Exhibit Booth at Theme Party: First Place: Free 2022 Convention Booth; 2nd Place: 50% off 2022 Convention Booth; 3rd Place: 25% off 2022 Convention Booth *Best Dressed Banker at Theme Party: First Place: $100 Cash and one Free 2022 Convention Registration; 2nd Place: $50 Cash and 50% off one 2022 Convention Registration; 3rd Place: $25 Cash and 25% off one 2022 Convention Registration.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:30 am Annual Prayer Breakfast Speaker John O’Leary “On Fire” 10:00 am Morning Break with Exhibitors - Walk-a-thon & Preferred Customer 10:45 am Energy Industry Update Speaker Justin Kringstad, ND Pipeline Authority 12:00 pm Attendee Lunch with Exhibitors and PAC Liquor Raffle 1:15 pm Booth Drawings & Liquor Raffle Drawing 1:30 pm Exhibitor Tear Down 1:30 pm Afternoon Education Speaker Michael Burke, SHAZAM, "Skimming & Scamming" 2:45 pm Afternoon Education Speaker Patrick Dix, SHAZAM, "Communicating During a Crisis" 4:00 pm Community Service Event - United Way Backpack Program 6:00 pm Evening Meal & Entertainment by Country Music Band “EZ Street"     Pocket Schedule

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

7:00 am - 6:00 pm Registration Desk Open 8:30 am Full Buffet Breakfast 9:30 am Ag Economist Speaker Dr. David Ripplinger, North Dakota State University 10:45 am ICBA Securities Speaker Jim Reber, President and CEO of ICBA Securities, "Continued Evolution of a Bank's Investment Portfolio" 12:00 pm ICBND Business Luncheon Meeting  Speaker Rebeca Romero Rainey, ICBA President & CEO; Invited Speakers: Governor Doug Burgum, Senator John Hoeven, Senator Kevin Cramer, Congressman Kelly Armstrong, and Emerging Leaders ICBND Board Liaison Thomas Stromme 2:15 pm Closing General Session Speaker Jack Stahlman “The Intangible It!” 5:30 pm Closing Social 6:30 pm Annual Banquet & Entertainment by Divas Through The Decades ICBND Hospitality Room 1258 open each evening *Convention Agenda Subject To Change - All events are at the Ramkota Hotel unless otherwise specified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021 Speakers

Jim Reber     

Jim Reber was elected as President and CEO of ICBA Securities effective April 1, 2005. From 1990 through 2005 he worked as a Senior Vice President and registered representative for ICBA Securities. He is a frequent speaker at bank conventions, seminars and conferences. Jim also writes a monthly investment column for Independent Banker magazine. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is on the Board of Regents of the Paul W. Barret School of Banking and is on the Executive Committee. Jim holds a BS degree in Accounting from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, where he serves on the Board of Trustees.

John O'Leary          

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live. This epic story of survival (first showcased in 2008 with his parents’ acclaimed book Overwhelming Odds) has never felt more relevant than as we live through the COVID-19 pandemic together. John inspires 50,000+ people at 100+ live and virtual events each year. He speaks to companies and organizations across industries, including: sales, healthcare, safety, marketing, finance, faith, education and insurance. Consistently described as “the best speaker we’ve ever had,” John receives nearly 100% of his engagements from referrals. His schedule is a testament to the power of his message; his emotional story-telling, unexpected humor and authenticity make each presentation unforgettable.

Justin Kringstad      

In August 2008, Justin Kringstad was appointed by the North Dakota Industrial Commission as Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority. Justin received his Geological Engineering degree from the University of North Dakota, where he has served on the Harold Hamm School of Geology and Geological Engineering Advisory Committee. Additionally, Justin sits on a number of industry boards and functions as an advisor to the EmPower North Dakota commission. Prior to his time with the Pipeline Authority, Justin worked with the North Dakota Oil & Gas Division, the Energy and Environmental Research Center, the North Dakota Geological Survey, and Terra Resources. Justin, wife Katie, and three daughters reside in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Mike Burke     

Mike Burke brings three decades of law enforcement, retail loss prevention and training experience to your event. After a 20-year career, Mike was tapped to lead the first Homeland Security Training Center in Iowa. He went on to work with some of the largest retailers in the country to prevent theft loss before bringing his wealth of experience to SHAZAM’s community institutions. His timely and comprehensive presentations are an invaluable resource for organizations looking to tackle issues like card cloning, skimming fraud, robbery prevention and elder fraud.

Patrick Dix      

As a former news anchor, Patrick Dix brings his story-telling approach to audiences on a variety of topics. From working with the media, to crisis communications, to the latest issues in the payments industry, Patrick provides commentary to help audiences understand complex topics and delivers easily digestible takeaways they can use at their institution. Patrick leads SHAZAM’s strategic partnerships with more than 70 industry organizations and trade associations, supporting their advocacy efforts and ensuring community financial institutions have a strong voice in the payments industry.

Dr. David Ripplinger      

Dr. David Ripplinger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University and the state’s bioenergy and bioproducts economist. In this role, David conducts research and provides support to farmers and the bioenergy industry.

Receca Romero Rainey     

Rebeca Romero Rainey is president and CEO of the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA), the leading advocacy organization exclusively representing community banks. She is one of the nation’s foremost advocates of the community banking industry, with a focus on regulatory reform for our country’s nearly 5,000 community banks. She has met with President Obama and President Trump to discuss issues that are top of mind for community banks. A third-generation community banker born and raised in Taos, N.M., Romero Rainey is the former Chairman and CEO of Centinel Bank of Taos. Upon graduating from Wellesley College, she returned home to Taos with the dream of continuing her family’s business of running the town’s only local community bank. Her broader service to the community banking industry began when she joined the board of the Independent Community Bankers of New Mexico, where she served as president in 2007-08. She entered the national stage by becoming active within ICBA and serving on several committees. Romero Rainey also played a key role in the formation of ICBA’s Minority Bank Council and served as its first chairman. Later she was nominated to become a member of ICBA’s Executive Committee, and in 2016, became ICBA chairman.

Jack Stahlmann       

Jack Stahlmann’s entertaining and informative presentations are built around his experiences in Los Angeles as an actor, producer, director — and of course, a waiter. In Hollywood, he launched his own production company which created several films that enjoyed international success and was an Assistant Director for the Margaret Cho stand-up show, Cho Revolution. As an actor, his shining moment came in a co-star role on the CBS drama Cold Case, where he played a wimpy park ranger. He also appeared on Days of Our Lives and several commercials. Jack has been a regular contributor to The Huffington Post and currently resides in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Presentations

August 17 - Prayer Breakfast - 8:30 am - 10:00 am “ON FIRE” with John O’Leary

The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life We live in a world where “accidental living” – mindlessly moving through routines, wasting countless hours on social media, or complaining about what’s wrong in our jobs, families and society – has become the norm. But John O’Leary reminds us that just because we got out of bed this morning, does not mean that we are truly living. What would our day, impact and output look like if we lived a radically inspired life, every, single day? Living radically inspired means you learn from past mistakes, rise above challenges and thrive no matter the circumstances. No one embodies this more than powerhouse inspirational speaker John O’Leary - who was nearly killed in a devastating fire at age nine. Today, John inspires 50,000+ people each year around the world. In his #1 national bestselling book ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life, John has identified choices to transform your life and business. ON FIRE has sold more than 200,000 copies and has been translated into 12 languages. John shares the critical truth that “inflection points” - moments in time that change everything that follows - occur daily. He empowers you to realize that your life has far less to do with what happens to you, and much more to do with how you respond. Although you can’t always choose the path you walk, you can always choose the manner in which you walk it. Are you ready to live on fire?

August 17 - 10:45 am - 11:45 am “Energy Industry Update” with Justin Kringstad

Justin Kringstad, Director of the North Dakota Pipeline Authority, will provide convention attendees with an update on North Dakota’s diverse energy industry.

August 17 - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm “Skimming & Scamming” with Mike Burke of SHAZAM

Across the country, skimmers and the cloned cards they produce are costing banks millions of dollars in fraudulent transactions, re-issued cards and damaged reputations. Understand how skimming happens and what to do when it does occur. We’ll share real world examples and short videos to demonstrate how skimmers work, how data is collected and how easy it is to clone a card from the collected data. Once a card is compromised, learn how to mitigate the risk and ways to fight back.

August 17 - 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm “Communicating During A Crisis” with Patrick Dix of SHAZAM

You’ve just had a critical incident at your business. Reporters are waiting outside with cameras. Are you ready? There’s a way to make sure you won’t be searching for answers when you find yourself in this position. The 24-hour news cycle means local news organizations are hungrier than ever for fresh content and credible experts. This session will make the case that developing relationships with local media and saying “yes” when they call for your help will pay off for your reputation, your business and your bottom line.

August 18 - 9:30 am - 10:30 am “Ag Economist” Dr. David Ripplinger

Agriculture represents the largest sector of North Dakota’s economy and makes up a large portion of our community banks’ portfolio. Dr. David Ripplinger will do an excellent job of providing Convention attendees with an inside look at the state’s ag economy, as well as provide insight into what may lie ahead.

August 18 - 10:45 am - 11:45 am “Continued Evolution of A Bank’s Investment Portfolio” with Jim Reber

Community bank investment portfolios may seem to have changed little since the Great Recession, but that is a head fake. The actual securities that are available in 2021 are quite a bit different than even five years ago, and community banks have had to adapt. Some has been dictated by issuer constraints, some by tax code changes, some by investor demand. We’ll analyze the “before and after” portfolio, and will discuss the bonds that are popular with investment managers today.

August 18 - Closing General Session - 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm “The Intangible It” with Jack Stahlmann

Jack’s presentation, The Intangible It, examines the "it" quality movie stars possess that you can't quite put your finger on… or can you? By sharing humorous and humbling tales of his Tinseltown adventures, Jack breaks down the "it" factor that makes certain actors’ superstars and shares how you can use those lessons to go from a bit player to a star in your profession. You will hear about:

• The Gift: Learn to channel your inner-Clooney by making everyone you encounter feel like the most important person in the room.
• The Shift: Instead of being afraid of change, learn how to make small adjustments to have a long-lasting Tom Hanks-ian career.
• The Connect: Discover how you can become more memorable to others by wearing a Dolly Parton tee shirt. Yes, you read that right.

 

2021 Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsors

 Bell Bank     

 ICBA     

ICBA Securities     

ICBA Reinsurance     

ICBA Bancard     

 

Gold Level Sponsors

Bank of North Dakota

Eide Bailly

Silver Level Sponsors

Colliers Securities LLC

Guaranty & Title Co.

Network Center Inc.

 

Bronze Level Sponsors

Brady Martz & Associates PC

NFP

Travelers

United Bankers' Bank

Other Sponsors

Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG)

Lake Agassiz Development Group

Lewis & Clark Development Group

Wild | CRG

Exhibitor Info

Exhibit Dates and Hours*

Booth Rates

Sponsorship Info

Event Sponsorship Information

As a valued Member of ICBND it is our hope that you will join us to celebrate the 53rd Annual ICBND Convention and Exposition. With planning underway, we once again ask for your support in all the activities with your participation and also your consideration in sponsorship of an event.  The following are the levels of sponsorship and benefits for your company:

You do not have to sponsor a full event; partial funds towards larger events are welcome and will receive recognition. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Jessie Pfaff or Nanci Fennern at 701-258-7121 or email [email protected]

ICBND would like to thank you for your consideration and support.

 

Service Award Nomination form

Help us recognize the dedication of men and women who have given so much of their lives to the integrity of independent banking by nominating them for the "ICBND Hall of Fame Award".  We honor those individuals who have reached a 'milestone' year - 20, 30, 40, 50 and above during this calendar year of 2021.  No award is given for the years in between unless they are retiring and have over 20 years of service. 

Please note that we will be 'catching up' on those that reached 'milestone' years in 2020 at this year's 2021 convention.  If you missed notifying us of those individuals, please contact Jessie P at [email protected].  Thanks!

Service Award Nomination form

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