Testimonials

"The National School has provided me with an education that clearly enables me to perform better. The investment of time and money will be paid off multiple times back to my boss, the bank, and the shareholders. This program helps people at all levels by delivering a solid, world-class education in banking and developing a solid group of friends to network with through the course of your career. If you have the opportunity to sponsor a student, do it."
Mark Ricca
EVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary
New York Community Bank
Westbury, NY
Assets: $24 billion
NSB Class of 2004

"The National School of Banking has taken me to the next level of my career. The leadership skills I’ve learned are fabulous. And the networking opportunities are the best. I’m taking all of the people I’ve met here home with me."
Annette Borysiewicz
SVP, Chief Savings Officer
Affinity Bank
Venura, CA
Assets: $840 million
NSB Class of 2004

“At ACB’s National School, I gained an understanding about each functional area of the bank and its unique contribution. Now, I have strategically aligned myself and the role of HR to accomplish our bank’s objectives through our employees.”
Linda Kollada
Vice President, Human Resources
Peoples Bank
Munster, IN
Assets: $540 million
NSB Class of 1999


“I believe ACB’s National School is the most valuable experience in banking today. The school was the single most important educational experience of my career. It remains vital as a valuable professional network: If you’re ever looking for guidance or support, graduates can always count on each other for the prefect solution.”
Mark Macomber
President & CEO
Litchfield Bancorp
Litchfield, CT
Assets:$166 million
NSB Class of 1981

"ACB’s program gives senior bank executives coverage of all major components of banking practices and revalidates their skills in a stimulating environment with industry peers."
Michael McGuire
President & CEO
Affinity Bank
Ventura, CA
Asset Size: $841 million
NSB Class of 2002


"I highly recommend the National School to all bankers and regulators.
The program provided me with the necessary skills, resources, and education experiences that are relevant today and will become more relevant in the years to come. As a senior bank examiner, I gained valuable experience operating and managing a financial institution from a bankers’ perspective."
Lynel Marie Rumbutis-Davis
Senior Bank Examiner
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Salt Lake City, UT
NSB Class of 2004