Senior Lender Forum - Session II

Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

830 W. Lake Lansing Road, Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823 - Virtual attendance available

This platform serves as a collaborative space for Senior Lenders to share ideas, insights, and experiences on lending strategies, risk management, regulatory compliance, and other key industry topics. By participating in this forum, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange knowledge, and gain valuable perspectives on emerging trends and best practices.

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Agenda

October 22
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM	Welcome and CBM Update Kate Angles, COO Community Bankers of Michigan
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM	Group Introductions
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Same Customer, New Opportunity: Expanding Wallet Share with High-Income Prime Borrowers Nellie Szczech, EVP, Institutional Relationships BHG Financial
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM	Break
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM	The Mortgage Landscape in 2026: What Community Bank Lenders Need to Know Keith Pempek, Associate Director, MPP Accounts, VP Federal Home Loan Bank Indianapolis
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM	Lunch
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM	Lending Between the Statements: Monthly Visibility, Earlier Warnings, and New Opportunities in Your Commercial Portfolio Eric Gerdes, Co-Founder Green Leaf Intelligence
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM	Break
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM	Open Forum
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM	Wrap-up, topic suggestions for next session Next Forum Date: May 18, 2027

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Nannette Schuster

Director of Training and Development Community Bankers of Michigan (517)336-4430

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