CBA Recognizes 2025 Executive Banking School Graduates, Announces Tem Wooldridge Award Recipient

GREENVILLE, S.C. - The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) today concluded its 74^thannual Executive Banking School (EBS), the premier advanced educational program for future leaders in retail banking. Bryce Buckley from Citizens was also named the 2025 Tem Wooldridge Award recipient.

CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson released the following statement recognizing 114 bankers who graduated:

"Congratulations to the CBA Executive Banking School Class of 2025, this year's honors graduates, and Tem Wooldridge Award recipient Bryce Buckley from Citizens.

"Graduating from EBS is no small feat: it represents three years of hard work, resilience, and a deep commitment and passion for consumer banking. These graduates have earned a credential that will shape their leadership journey and elevate the future of our industry.

"For over 70 years, CBA and our member banks have proudly invested in this one-of-a-kind immersive and intensive program, cultivating the next generation of banking executives who will carry our mission forward-driving innovation, integrity, and impact across America's top retail banks."

2025 Tem Wooldridge Award Recipient

During Tuesday's graduation ceremony, Citizens' Bryce Buckley was named the 2025 Tem Wooldridge Award recipient.

Established in 2002 to honor long-time faculty member, Tem Leslie Wooldridge, this award recognizes the top EBS student each year who demonstrates outstanding academic performance, high integrity, and a strong work ethic. In addition to academic merit, Tem Wooldridge Award recipients possess the necessary character and leadership skills to bring out the best in their teammates. Award recipients are selected by EBS faculty, with input from senior class peers.

EBS Class of 2025 Honors Graduates

EBS Class of 2025

About EBS

CBA's Executive Banking School provides future bank leaders with the comprehensive, holistic perspective of retail banking required to lead effectively amidst industry shifts. EBS is centered around an engaging curriculum taught by expert industry executives. This year's program was the largest on record, featuring nearly 400 bankers from 36 various institutions. Alumni from CBA's Executive Banking School have gone on to become leaders within the industry, including:

• Wayne Akins (1992) - Chief Community Banking Officer, Synovus
• Archie Brown (1996) - President and CEO, First Financial
• Mark Pregmon (1997) - Head of Credit Operations, USAA, and Previous CBA Board Member
• Cassandra McKinney (1998) - (Ret.) Executive Vice President, Head of the Retail Bank, Comerica and former CBA Board Member
• Quincy Miller (2004) - President and Vice Chairman, Eastern Bank, and Immediate Past-Chairman and current CBA Board Member
• Andy Harmening (2006) - President and CEO, Associated Bank, and Previous CBA Board Memebr
• Todd Barnhart (2008) - Executive Vice President and Retail Distribution Executive, PNC, and Previous Chair and Current Board Member
• Richard Bynum (2012) - Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, PNC
• Seth Waller (2012) - Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Officer, EverBank, and Current CBA EBS Faculty
• Ali Maher (2012) - Executive Vice President and Head of Consumer Deposit Products and Payments, Regions
• Mary Kate Loftus (2013) - President, Impressia Bank
• Lori Von Heyking (2018) - Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Woodforest

Additional Resources

• To learn more about the 2025 EBS Curriculum, click HERE.
• To learn more about the 2024 EBS graduating class, click HERE.