Schedule

2018 Speakers

Phil Van Hooser    

Phil Van Hooser’s professional experience and engaging, plainspoken stories equip leaders at all levels with relevant, workable tools for succeeding in today’s multi-generational workplace. His experience in FORTUNE 500 manufacturing, community banking, and boardroom leadership aid leaders at all levels.  Familiar top U.S. brands and small-town organizations alike have embraced Phil’s approach to personal leadership, employee motivation, team building and communication.  Since 2014, Phil has volunteered as advisor, leadership instructor, mentor and coach through Vision 2050, a non-profit initiative he began for the development of rural-area millennial leaders.  Phil is a Hall of Fame speaker, trainer, and author.  His latest book, Leaders Ought to Know: 11 Ground Rules for Common Sense Leadership, is a must-read for leaders feeling the pressure to perform.

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John Schwan       

John Schwan is the founder and CEO of Schwan Financial Group; an Estate and Business Succession Planning firm. John founded SFG with humble beginnings in 1984 and has since developed it into a Multi-Family Private Office with valued clients on a national level. John and his TEAM of 40 have standardized a unique system, The Master Plan Management System™ to meet the needs of their family clients at the highest levels.  John and his wife Laurie have been blessed with four adult children and two grandchildren. Outside of spending time with family, John is an avid outdoorsman and an active member of the Aberdeen community.

Dave Sanderson     

Since the Miracle on the Hudson, and motivated by this near-death experience, the teamwork and resourcefulness demonstrated that day by him and his fellow passengers, and the compassion shown to him by rescuers, emergency professionals and concerned volunteers who looked after him, Dave Sanderson has made it his life’s work to give back. In the 7 years since the crash, he has transitioned from a successful sales career to motivational speaking and mentoring, translating the Miracle on the Hudson into an inspirational message that resonates far beyond what happened that day, and which he hopes will be relevant to everyone in his audience. “I think that people are looking for leaders. People are looking for insight on how to handle unexpected challenges. When something tough happens in your life, how can you get through it? They’re seeking advice from people who’ve been there,” he explains, and adds: “It’s not just about surviving a plane crash. Everything I’d learned about solving problems, big and small, coalesced that day for me and 149 other passengers on the plane. You may never have that experience, but what worked that day can work every day in your life, and that’s what people understand and draw strength from,” Sanderson says.

Mike Pearson     

Mike Pearson was raised in south central Iowa, attended Simpson College, where he majored in History, and continued to run the family farm south of Winterset, IA.  After graduation he moved to Grinnell, Iowa, where he lives with his wife, Heidi.   He is a part-time farmer and has experience as a banker with emphasis on Agriculture and Residential Lending.

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.

Steve Gilliland      

A member of the Speaker Hall of Fame, Steve Gilliland is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. Recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian, he can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture, and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives. In addition to his brilliant speaking career, Steve is a prolific, accomplished author.   Steve built a multimillion-dollar company from the ground up on the same philosophy he expounds to his audiences. If you continually learn more about your company, your industry, your customer and yourself, you will always be a leader. You will be purpose-driven rather than process-driven, and you will make a difference. His motto is straightforward: “If you take care of people, the business will follow.” 

Presentations

2018 Speaker Sessions

August 13 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am “Professionalism is a Choice” with Phil Van Hooser

Is the unprofessional "good enough is good enough" mentality costing your bank money, market share, and reputation?  In this presentation, we will discover practical ways to set yourself apart from the competition and save your bank the high cost of unprofessional choices.

 

August 13 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am “Being Valuable vs. Creating Value for Your Customers” with John Schwan

John’s presentation will highlight on the GAP analysis and provide insights on how to create value for your clients by providing customized solutions through a standardized process.

 

August 14 - Prayer Breakfast - 8:00 am - 9:30 am “Brace for Impact” with Dave Sanderson

When US Airways Flight 1549, or “The Miracle on the Hudson” ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plan on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane. 

Despite the hazard to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to share and show how to not only survive from the traumatic experiences that life gives you, but to grow and thrive and to encourage others to do the right thing.

In this stirring presentation, Dave shares the story of Flight 1549, revealing the inner strength it took to make it through the day, and how teamwork, leadership resourcefulness, and state management can help you overcome any obstacle.

 

August 14 - Economist - 9:45 am - 10:45 am “What’s Driving Agriculture in the Year Ahead?” with Mike Pearson

Get ready to laugh and learn with Mike Pearson as he takes you on an entertaining journey – a look ahead at the outlook for the farm markets—and global trends impacting these markets. 

Farmer, banker, and Market To Market host Mike Pearson keeps viewers informed as host of the "Weekly Journal of Rural America."  Mike also co-hosts a daily podcast called Ag News Daily. Mike grew up on a farm in central Iowa, where they raise grain and livestock.

 

August 14 - 11:00 pm - 12:00 pm “Balance Sheet Strategies for 2018: A Roadmap to Outperform Your Peers” with Jim Reber

The market turmoil we all faced in 2017 certainly highlighted the need for fundamental balance sheet management. The raw material for performance, interest rates, is more advantageous now than any time in the last decade.  You will also be updated on two evolving issues that are fundamental to interest rate products:  the gradual replacement of the LIBOR index, and new accounting standards adopted by FASB that improve and simplify swap accounting rules—opening the door for new hedging strategies.  

  

August 14 - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm “Enjoy the Ride” with Steve Gilliland

A blueprint for getting the most out of life, Enjoy The Ride™ is a hilarious and brilliantly conceived session that will cause you to examine where you are personally and professionally. It will lift you up and inspires you to evolve and appreciate, rather than simply maintain and exist.  If you want to achieve true success and fulfillment, you must first discover an enthusiasm for your work and personal life.  Decide where you are heading, get on the bus, choose the right seat and Enjoy The Ride™! 

2018 Sponsors

Platinum Level Sponsors

Eide Bailly LLP     

ICBA Services Network          

Gold Level Sponsors

Bank of North Dakota

Bell Bank

Federal Home Loan Bank of DesMoines

Silver Level Sponsors

Dougherty & Company LLC

Kinetic Leasing

Network Center

North Dakota Development Fund

Piper Jaffray & Co

Serkland Law Firm

Shazam Network

SPC/Convergint Technologies

Travelers

United Bankers' Bank

Widmer Roel CPA

Winthrop & Weinstine, PA

Bronze Level Sponsors

American National Ins Co/ICBA Reinsurance Co Ltd

Brady Martz & Associates PC

Choice Financial

Crescent Mortgage Company

Dakota Carrier Network

First State Bank of Golva

Gangl Hospitality/Ramada Bismarck Hotel and Conference Center, Baymont Inn & Suites Mandan

Independent Bankers Insurance Services (IBIS)

ICB Services, Inc.

Middaugh Benefits Consulting

North Dakota Guaranty & Tile Co

First International Bank & Trust

Starion Bank

Other Sponsors

Dakota Business Lending

Financial Ed Inc.

HTG Architects

ICB Marketing Solutions

VGM Forbin

Wild/CRG

Young & Associates Inc.

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 50th 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 Wendy Ruud or Nanci Fennern at 701-258-7121 or email wendyr@icbnd.com or info@icbnd.com

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 2018.  No award is given for the years in between unless they are retiring and have over 20 years of service.

Service Award Nomination form

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