Banking Matters

Today’s financial trends, topics, and practical matters, that’s what Banking Matters is all about. The host is joined weekly by guests from around the country whose insights into the world...more

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Episode 133 Crafting Solutions to Meet Needs: How Community Banks Can Use Treasury as a Relationship Tool

August 17, 2026

Episode 133 Crafting Solutions to Meet Needs: How Community Banks Can Use Treasury as a Relationship Tool

In this episode, host Elizabeth Holtrop is joined by CJ Tate, Senior Credit Officer for First Peoples Bank in Tennessee. CJ shares insights on...

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Episode 132 The Future of Community Banking: Stablecoin and AI in the Spotlight

August 03, 2026

Episode 132 The Future of Community Banking: Stablecoin and AI in the Spotlight

In this episode, host Elizabeth Holtrop speaks with Dominik Mjartan, President and CEO of American Bancorp Inc., American Pride Bank, and New Republic Bank....

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Episode 131 Banking Matters Serving Those Who Serve: How Community Banks Can Support the Military in Their Own Communities

July 20, 2026

Episode 131 Banking Matters Serving Those Who Serve: How Community Banks Can Support the Military in Their Own Communities

In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, is joined by Omuso George and Marty Mitchell from the Association of Military Banks of...

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Episode 130 Banking Matters How Texas Banking Leaders Help Shape the Industry

July 06, 2026

Episode 130 Banking Matters How Texas Banking Leaders Help Shape the Industry

In this insightful interview, host Elizabeth Holtrop speaks with Texas banking veteran John Snider about his extensive experience in community banking, the origins of...

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Episode 129 Banking Matters Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Investing in Community: Lubbock D. Smith III and His Impact in South Dallas

June 22, 2026

Episode 129 Banking Matters Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, and Investing in Community: Lubbock D. Smith III and His Impact in South Dallas

In this episode of Banking Matters, host Elizabeth Holtrop interviews Lubbock D. Smith III, President of the South Dallas Market at Vista Bank. Lubbock...

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Episode 128 Banking Matters Elevating Valuations and Appraiser Leadership: Insights from Jeff Hicks

June 08, 2026

Episode 128 Banking Matters Elevating Valuations and Appraiser Leadership: Insights from Jeff Hicks

In this episode of Banking Matters, host, Linsey Hugueley, interviews Jeff Hicks, co-founder and President of RealWired, about the evolving landscape of appraisal management,...

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