Barret School of Banking

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Thank you Alan Hargett & Jessica Milam for the inspiring Banking w/ a Purpose webinar this quarter. Bankers from Maine to Mississippi watched on as y’all shared the amazing things Planters Bank and Trust Company is doing for your bank family and the communities you serve.

https://vimeo.com/1219916888/e4d16a28e7?fl=pl&fe=ti

https://barretbanking.org/banking-with-a-purpose/

08/26/2026

Thank you Bluegrass Community Bankers Association for throwing a great convention in Lexington the past few days. It’s always fulfilling to see so many friends, alums, and Board members all in one place. The industry is in great hands in the Bluegrass state.

08/23/2026

Our partners at the Barret School of Banking will hold a virtual Ag Lending 101 program from October 26-29.

For more info/to register: https://barretbanking.org/landings/ag-lending-101/

08/23/2026

Excited to see our community banking friends the next few days at the annual Bluegrass Community Bankers Association convention.

08/14/2026

The King of “Edutainment” did it again! Thank you Dr. Kerry Sauley for an amazing two days of discussion on engagement, accountability, coaching, recruiting, & culture. We laughed and learned - and the bankers from 11 states hated that it had to end.

https://barretbanking.org/landings/hr-management/

08/11/2026

What does community banking look like in action? 🏦

Join us on August 19 for a FREE Banking with a Purpose webinar featuring Alan Hargett, President and CEO of Planters Bank, and Jessica Milam, EVP/CAO of Planters Bank.

Learn how Planters Bank is strengthening local communities, supporting small businesses, providing personalized financial solutions, and balancing sustainable growth with a people-first approach.

📅 August 19
🕜 1:30 p.m. CST
💻 FREE live webinar

Register here: https://barretbanking.activehosted.com/f/147?s=5a8721331914c2cc3a742e84be246cc0&nl=4&c=1735&m=2378

08/08/2026

: We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Kelly Montefiori, PACB Chair and COO of Marquette Savings Bank, and Kevin Shivers, PACB President & CEO, to Fleetwood Bank!

💰 During their visit, they also presented Chasitie, our Loan Servicing Manager, with the Thomas Bailey Memorial Scholarship. This generous gift will be put towards Chasitie’s education at Barret School of Banking.

👏🏽 Thanks to PACB - Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers for fostering continued growth for the state’s community banks through initiatives like this. Barret School of Banking is a great resource that helps their banking students excel in receiving an excellent community banking educational experience that benefits both the student and their sponsoring community bank employer.

08/07/2026

We had another fun, successful quarterly virtual bank sim competition yesterday - with teams from 7 states. Congrats to Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner on having the winning crew! Join us 10/22 for the next one: https://barretbanking.org/landings/banque-sim/

08/05/2026

📅 Mark your calendars! Barret has an exciting lineup of professional development opportunities this fall.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your commercial lending expertise, test your skills in our Virtual Bank Simulation Competition, build a foundation in agricultural lending, or stay ahead of the latest compliance requirements, we have a program for you.

Upcoming 2026 Trainings:
🔹 October 5–9 – Commercial Lending Academy
🔹 October 22 – Virtual Bank Simulation Competition
🔹 October 26–29 – Ag Lending 101
🔹 November 3–5 – Compliance

Invest in your growth, expand your expertise, and connect with banking professionals from across the industry.

Learn more and register at www.barretbanking.org