October 3, 2007

 

(Columbus, Ohio) – Andrew Fackler, manager at The Park National Bank in Newark, recently graduated from the annual Blythe School of Banking sponsored by the Ohio Bankers League. Fackler was one of thirty-five bankers who completed the program, which was held over two, one-week sessions in September 2007 and September 2008 at the NorthPointe Conference Center, Columbus. Fackler was also the recipient of the Ora (Andy) Anderson Scholarship Award, which provides a partial scholarship to the
Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI.

One of the longest-standing educational traditions in the Ohio banking industry,
the Blythe School of Banking was established in 1955. The School offers bankers from across the state the opportunity to enhance their skills in all areas of bank operations and management, and provides a valuable network of contacts within the Ohio banking industry.

“The Blythe curriculum is progressive, practical and enlightening, and is an essential training program for both new banking professionals and experienced bank officers,” said Stacy Schindler, OBL manager of professional schools.

“Classroom lectures, case studies, role-playing, computer-based simulations, networking and outward bound activities are many of the reasons why participants and bank presidents alike view the School as an asset to their banks and management teams,” Schindler explained.

Employees at nearly every level can benefit from the challenging educational opportunities that are offered in a fun and rewarding environment at the Blythe School of Banking. For more information about the 2008 Blythe School of Banking, October 6 – 10, 2008, contact Stacy Schindler at 614-340-7608.

The Ohio Bankers League combines the vision, excellence and experience of the former Ohio Bankers Association and the Ohio League of Financial Institutions, bringing together the best of two previously 100-year-old-plus organizations. The 250-member association is comprised of financial institutions insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. including commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations. The OBL provides professional education, collective buying, communications, and governmental services to its members. Among its membership are more than 80 percent of the state’s 275 commercial and savings banks.

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