GBA President and CEO Joe Brannen talked to Georgia Trend Magazine this week for an article coming up in the fall about banking, and one of the key themes he mentioned was the industry's push to develop the next generation of bank leadership. In support of those efforts, Leadership GBA will host its annual Leadership Conference July 20-23 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Ponte Vedra, FL. Parrish Clark, executive vice president, Guardian Bank, Valdosta, and Leadership GBA Executive Committee President-Elect recently shared his thoughts about the conference with us:

"I've been active in Leadership GBA since 2009. Leadership GBA provides a regular opportunity to network and learn from my peers, which has been valuable in my professional development and the contributions I am able to make to the bank. The Leadership Conference is a fantastic opportunity to meet bankers from across the state, share ideas and experiences, and build relationships that you can call upon over your career. Plus, the program is built to provide real-time data and proven ideas from industry experts that you can share with your co-workers and utilize in your bank immediately. I often seek the advice of bankers I have met through Leadership GBA, and I frequently look over my notes from the conference for new ideas or a fresh perspective. Leadership GBA and the Leadership Conference will benefit both you and your bank, and the venue at Ponte Vedra is incredible. I look forward to seeing you and your family there."

You can register for the GBA Leadership Conference online here.