Banking Matters

Episode 105 Ron Butler, Texas Bankers Association Chairman In this episode of Banking Matters, host Elizabeth Holtrop interviews Ron Butler, Chairman of the Texas Bankers Association. They discuss Butler’s extensive background in banking, his involvement with TBA, the importance of advocacy and storytelling in banking, and the critical role of community engagement. Butler emphasizes the need for b...

Episode 104 Susannah Marshall, Arkansas State Bank Commissioner In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, speaks with Susannah Marshall, the Arkansas State Bank Commissioner, about her journey in banking, the current challenges facing the industry, and the future of banking. They discuss the importance of community banks, the impact of regulatory changes, and the need for successi...

Episode 103 Jan Mills, President, First National Bank of Winnsboro In this episode of Banking Matters, host Elizabeth Holtrop interviews Jan Mills as she concludes her 2024-2025 term as chairman of the Texas Bankers Association (TBA). They discuss Jan’s leadership journey, the priorities she set during her term, and the challenges faced by community banks in Texas and across the U.S. Jan shares in...

Episode 102 Sarah Maldonado, Vice President of Human Resources at the Texas Bankers Association In this eye-opening episode of Banking Matters, Amanda Mattson sits down with Sarah Maldonado, Vice President of Human Resources at the Texas Bankers Association. They explore how banks can stay competitive in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. The conversation also unpacks what it really takes to attr...

Episode 101 Jon Waldman, President and Co-Founder, SBS CyberSecurity/SBS Institute In this must-listen episode of Banking Matters, Amanda Mattson speaks with with Jon Waldman, co-founder and president of SBS Cybersecurity. They unpack the rise of AI in the banking world, and how it’s arming both cybercriminals and cybersecurity defenders alike. They also discuss the top threats banks are facing ri...