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2026 Directors Roundtable

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 to Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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Insight. Strategy. Leadership.

Designed exclusively for community bank directors and executive leaders, the CCBN Directors Roundtable is where experience meets innovation. Join peers from across the state for a focused day of high-level discussion, expert-led sessions, and actionable strategies to strengthen governance and guide your bank’s future.

Shape the conversation. Strengthen your leadership.

Save the date for this can’t-miss event for community bank boards.

AUDIENCE: Bank Directors, CEOs, and Senior Managers who work with the Board.  
Credits Price
Member Regular Registration
Registration Ends 5/19/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
6.00 (CPE) $895.00 See QTY Discounts
Non-Member Regular Registration
Registration Ends 5/19/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
6.00 (CPE) $1,195.00 See QTY Discounts
Spouse/Guest (June 9 Reception Only)
Must be purchased with an event registration. Registration Ends 6/8/26 at 11:59 PM PDT
$195.00

Agenda

June 9
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Board Meeting Nordhoff Room
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welcome Reception Olivella Collection
June 10
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast & Registration Hacienda Plaza & Foyer
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Welcome & Introduction
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Risk Management 101 for the Board of Directors This session will highlight the board’s role in overseeing balance sheet risk, including interest rate, liquidity, and credit risk. Attendees will learn best practices for effective risk management, fostering a strong risk culture, and ensuring reliable information is in place to support sound decision-making.
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Cyber Risk Exposed: The Power of Threat Emulation This session will explore how offensive security strategies—such as assumed breach testing, red teaming, and threat emulation—help organizations strengthen their security posture and align cyber risk with business risk. Attendees will also learn how data-driven tools and executive-ready dashboards enhance risk visibility, inform decision-making, and support proactive cybersecurity management.
Alex Martirosyan, Lead Penetration Tester, Wolf & Co., LLC
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM 5 Key Forces Re-shaping Banking This session will explore five key forces transforming the industry: rapid consolidation, evolving consumer expectations, increased competition focused on experience over products, accelerating advances in AI and data, and the growing importance of payments as the foundation of the customer experience.
Steve Shaw, Managing Director, SRM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM Director Compensation Trends and Compensation Committee Best Practices This session will cover current market data and best practices for structuring director compensation, including retainers, meeting fees, equity, and benefits. Attendees will also learn how to establish an effective compensation committee with clear roles, responsibilities, and strong governance.
Mike Blanchard, CEO, Blanchard Consulting Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Lunch Hacienda Plaza & Foyer
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Regulatory Panel Hear directly from regulatory experts on emerging priorities, compliance expectations, and best practices for boards to stay ahead of regulatory challenges. This session will provide actionable insights for effective governance and risk oversight.
Moderated by Kathy Lonowski, PCBB
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Merger After the Merger A discussion with banking leaders on navigating the post-merger phase and positioning organizations for long-term success. Panelists will share insights on aligning teams, building culture, leveraging technology and data, and leading through change while maintaining momentum.
Krista Snelling, President & CEO, West Coast Community Bank
Gary Findley, President, Gary Findley & Associates
James Kim, President & CEO, Central Valley Community Bank
3:00 PM - 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Chairman’s Panel: Board Leadership in 2026 The role of a community bank director continues to evolve in today’s dynamic environment. Effective and engaged board leadership is more critical than ever for guiding banks through regulatory, technological, and market challenges. Chairmen from leading banks will share their insights on board leadership, culture, and the director’s role in driving strategic success and long-term growth.
Moderated by Gary Findley, President, Gary Findley & Associates

Ojai Valley Inn | Ojai Hotel Rooms

Ojai Valley Inn

Spanning a century of thoughtful evolution and impeccable care, the story of Ojai Valley Inn is as richly layered as its rural beauty and rarefied spirit. Through the eras, the resort has been peppered in famous names and events and has played host to military troops, Hollywood films, and PGA TOURS. CCBN has secured a special room rate of $419 per night for Director's Roundtable attendees.

Please be sure to book your room before the cut-off date of May 19, 2026 to guarantee availability and receive the discounted rate.

  • Parking is waived for CCBN registered guests.
  • For room rates outside of the June 9-10 room block, please call the hotel directly at 1.888.697.9116.
  • The online rate appears as $449, which is the rate of $419 and a $30 resort charge.
  • At the time of booking, guests will be required to place a 1-night deposit, therefore a deposit of $419.  
  • There is a 21-day cancellation policy, therefore if guests cancel within 21 days of arrival, deposit is forfeited.
  • Check-in is 4 pm on the day of arrival; check-out 11 am on the day of departure.

6 CPE Credits

Program Level:  Intermediate
Prerequisites: None

Delivery Method: Group Live
Field of Study: Finance; Specialized Knowledge

Cancellation and Complaint Resolution Policy

Substitutions are allowed, at no additional cost. Written notice is required for all cancellations. The full registration fee will be refunded if the written request is received up to 4 weeks before the event and 50 percent if received 2 weeks before the event. No refunds will be granted within two weeks of the event. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies contact our offices at 800-627-6613.

California Community Banking Network is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org

Interested in sponsoring Director's Roundtable? Find more information here!

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Madison Beahm
Madison Beahm
Director of Education and Events California Community Banking Network
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