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RMA Portland Metro’s most attended events are the general member events. They provide senior banking professionals in the Northwest an opportunity to network with peers and enhance their knowledge of risk management principles. These events include time for networking and a notable speaker or panel from the local banking community discussing current industry topics.
Our general member events are open to members and non-members to encourage the growth of our association and demonstrate some of the benefits of membership. Members receive discounted admission rates for most events put on by the RMA Portland Metro Chapter. See past event themes and speakers in Past Events or register for our next membership luncheon on our Upcoming Events page.
Upcoming Member Events in 2025
Bank Executive Panel
Date: Wednesday, May 14
Time: 11:30am – 1pm
Location: The Sentinel
RMA Portland Metro invites you to join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring top banking executives as they explore the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the financial services landscape. As digital transformation accelerates, economic headwinds persist, and the regulatory environment evolves, today’s financial institutions must adapt rapidly to remain competitive and resilient.
This exclusive event will bring together leaders from across the banking sector to share perspectives on:
- Navigating Digital Transformation: How banks are leveraging technology to enhance customer experience, drive efficiency, and remain secure in a digital-first world.
- Responding to Economic Uncertainty: Strategic approaches to managing volatility, inflationary pressure, and shifting market conditions.
- Managing Financial and Operational Risk: Innovations in risk management, stress testing, and scenario planning amid heightened uncertainty.
- Adapting to Regulatory Change: Staying ahead of new compliance expectations and how policy shifts are impacting business models.
Whether you’re a financial professional, technologist, regulator, or investor, this panel offers invaluable insights into the strategies shaping the future of banking.
Featured speakers include:
- Mark Barrecco, Chief Banking Officer Banner Bank
- Craig Wanichek, Chief EO Summit Bank
- Nicole Sherman, CEO Riverview Bank
The discussion will be moderated by:
Tom Cleveland, Founder and Managing Partner of Access Business Finance.
Networking opportunities are available before and after the event.