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Speakers

Ron Rushing is the President of Rushing Consulting Group, LLC in Sparta, Missouri where he conducts credit training services and advises banks on credit risk management issues. He has served as a safety and soundness examiner, as a commercial loan officer for a large commercial bank, and as Chief Credit Officer for a regional bank in southwest Missouri. He is a frequent speaker for state banking associations, including Arkansas, on topics including credit risk management, cash flow/financial statement analysis and loan documentation.

Mike Wasson is a retired Banker with over 45 years experience in managing Community Banks. Mike has served as the CEO of six Community Banks and as the Chairman of a Broker/Dealer.Mike has extensive knowledge in Credit, Strategic Planning, Operations, Management Reviews, Commercial Lending and Problem Bank Workouts.

Additional Information

Prerequisites

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in commercial lending, or a minimum of 1 year in credit administration in a bank, or 5 years of banking experience
• Completion of high school (completion of a 4-year college degree program desirable)
• Successful completion of courses in Commercial Lending, Analyzing Financial Statements, and Economics; or equivalent coursework; or demonstrated knowledge

Graduation Requirements

• Attendance at all structured lecture and case study sessions
• Contribute to case study work
• Completion of daily quizzes
• Completion of all additional assignments that may be required by the faculty