Conferences & Education
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2008 Annual Directors ConferenceNovember 6-8, 2008
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Pre-Conference Workshop
Thursday, November 6 • 8:30 am-Noon
Capital and M&A Strategy: An Interactive Simulation
The banking landscape has changed and you face critical issues that will determine whether or not the bank survives. You’re portfolio has suffered from the downturn in the real estate market and you question if you can survive the next hit to your capital as the the economy continues its downward spiral. You’re faced with tough questions and even harder decisions - Do you participate in the Treasury plan and invite even greater scrutiny by the regulators? Do you try to raise capital on your own and risk public perception that you weren’t strong enough to get a loan from the Treasury? Or, is your only option to merge? At each turn there are unknown challenges and pitfalls. Every bank NEEDS to attend this session to understand the complexities of the market today!
Aaron Axton, VP, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Ramsey Gregg, VP, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Steve Klein, Attorney, Graham & Dunn
Jeffrey J. Wishner, Managing Director, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
General Sessions
State of the Industry - An Economic Overview
Kick off the conference with an overview of the industry and state of the economy in the West and get a unique perspective relative to how capital markets, interest rates and bond markets impact the overall economy and how these factors are interrelated and dependent upon each other.
Will Taylor, SVP, Portfolio Management Group, Vining Sparks
A Dialogue with the Regulators on Asset Quality
In this interactive panel presentation, you’ll hear from senior regulators in a Q&A format on how they will determine your bank’s overall asset quality. Specific areas to be addressed include CRE concentrations, appraisals, problem loan identification and complying with the new ALLL guidelines.
William Haraf, Commissioner, California DFI
Stan Ivie, Regional Director, FDIC
Brian J. Quade, Asst. Deputy Comptroller, OCC
Moderator: Stan Cardenas, Cardenas Financial Services Consulting
CEO & Board Dynamics – A Tricky Situation
The nature of board dynamics and CEO performance can create volumes of signs about what is going on, but these signs are often ignored. A commitment to being brutally honest and to asking hard questions is key. In a direct and humorous way, Rich Moran brings insight into CEO & Board Dynamics. In addition to being an independent bank director and a venture capitalist, he has a show on NPR and speaks, writes and consults on corporate governance for the National Association of Corporate Directors. His most recent book is Nuts, Bolts and Jolts.
Richard A. Moran, Ph.D., Partner, Venrock and Director, Mechanics Bank, CA
Interactive Mock Board Session
In this interactive, facilitated session you will play the role of a board member for a bank that has just been issued their regulatory examination report – the results are not favorable and the examiners are recommending an MOU be issued for your bank. What role and/or responsibilities does the board have once the report has been issued? How do you know if the findings are warranted? What types of reviews can or would you do? Do you accept the findings or do challenge them and how do you present your case? Throughout the session you will vote on and see how others have voted on the issues presented.
John Bley, Counsel, Foster Pepper PLLC
Ann Marie Kohlligian, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco
Got
Capital?
Puglisi Presentation | Thayer Presentation | Wishner Presentation
Do you have the capital you need to meet regulatory requirements for an acquisition and/or for continued growth? In today’s economy, two things ring true - raising capital isn’t as easy as in the past and the cost of capital is greater. Our panel of experts will discuss different ways banks are accessing capital in today’s market.
Ken Puglisi, Principal, Sandler O’Neill Asset Management
Charles Thayer, Chairman, American Association of Bank Directors
Jeffrey J. Wishner, Managing Director, Keefe, Bruyette & Woods
Looking Ahead to 2009 – What Does the New Year Hold?
With 2009 on the horizon, this session provides a thought provoking overview of the major industry challenges and how these challenges will impact us into 2009. You won’t want to miss this session as we look ahead at the types of issues you should be considering.
Steve Brown, President & CEO, Pacific Coast Banker’s Bank
Concurrent Sessions
Compensation Issues During Challenging Times
There is increasing shareholder scrutiny of executive compensation and whether or not it is aligned with shareholder interests. We will explore trends in executive compensation, such as claw backs, and how you can fairly compensate talented people in the current economic climate while providing transparency to shareholders.
Holly Gray, Senior Manager, Moss Adams LLP
A Director’s Responsibility for Technology Compliance
With appropriate board participation and executive oversight you can foster an enterprise-wide, proactive approach to technology compliance. The FFIEC clearly states that the responsibilities lie within executive management and directors. However, you don’t always have the tools to know all of the technical details, nor want to. This session will help give you the knowledge and tools needed to uphold your responsibilities for technology compliance.
Patrick Johnson, Senior Compliance Officer, HEIT, Inc.
Is Your Audit Committee Meeting Today’s Challenges?
Audit committees have come under increased scrutiny and account-ability for the quality of financial information and investor protection from accounting scandals. Understand the development of a comprehensive professional development program preparing periodic assessment of their activities and fiduciary responsibilities.
Conrad Hewitt, Chief Accountant, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Jim Pulsipher, Partner, Grant Thornton LLP
Moderator: David H. Baris, Esq., Executive Director, American Association of Bank Directors
Investor & Shareholder Relations – Getting Proactive in a Down Market
The need for being proactive and engaging with shareholders, whether your bank is public or private, has never been greater. This moderated panel of investment bankers, institutional investors and a bank CEO will discuss trends and issues in bank stock valuations and prepare you to best manage investor relations in a proactive and engaging manner.
Michael Natzic, SVP, Community Bank Group, Stone & Youngberg, LLC
Patrick Nicolini, Managing Director, Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett
Jean-Luc Servat, Managing Director, Head of Financial Services Group, RBC Capital Markets
Moderator: Larry Ward, President & CEO, Heritage Oaks Bank
Board and Directors Evaluations – A Best Practices Approach
Learn why board and director evaluations are considered a “best practice” by corporate governance experts. We will discuss the key differences between “board evaluations” and “director evaluations”, using specific examples of each approach; and will provide a step by step explanation of how each type of evaluation is administered. This session will include a discussion of why succession planning needs to start at the evaluation process.
Cass Bettinger, President, Bettinger & Associates
Funding Outside the Core – Does Wholesale Funding Make Sense for You?
Sometimes directors think all borrowing is bad, however, that is not always the case, especially as the bank’s business model is predicated on borrowing habits. Understanding the role that borrowed money plays in the banking industry is critical in understanding how to make the most profit within your bank. The most interesting question is not whether or not we borrow money – we do! Rather, we should be asking what form of borrowed money will provide our shareholders the best return.
Karl Nelson, Director of Industry & Governmental Relations, Silverton Bank
The Next Generation of Corporate Governance
Prudent corporate governance demands a major commitment on the part of every individual director to achieve the genuine intent of common law – the protection of shareholders interests. This session will take a big-picture strategic view of the most important principles of good governance and the skills, knowledge and behaviors that are expected of diligent directors.
John Oliver, President, Laurel Management Systems
The Confidence Crisis: Managing Reputation Risk in a Volatile Media Environment
As the banking sector continues to weather the seemingly endless waves of negative publicity caused by the roiling financial markets, reputation risk for boards has increased dramatically. Will you wage a proactive campaign to address the threats posed by media, bloggers, staff (both current and former) and other influencers, or simply ignore them? Is your Board prepared with an effective communications plan that provides clear direction for various scenarios including management misconduct or removal? This session will address key planning issues and outline the resources and tools available to meet these challenges. Because the real question is not whether a crisis will hit your bank; it’s when.
Mark Calvey, Banking Reporter, San Francisco Business Times
Amanda Duckworth, Partner, The Brunswick Group
Moderator: Michael Shepherd, Director, Desert Commercial Bank & Leader, Reputation Management Practice, The Shepherd Group
Peer Exchange Sessions
At our two Peer Exchange Sessions you will be able to share ideas with other directors and bankers at roundtable discussions. You’ll have a chance to select one session based upon your key Committee Assignments and another on Board Dynamics. You will be sent a questionnaire before the Conference to make your choices.