8/25/2025

MNB Bank is proud to announce the graduation of Stacee Smock from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), a nationally recognized leadership development program for community bankers. Stacee completed a rigorous 25-month curriculum designed to prepare rising leaders to make bold, strategic decisions that benefit their institutions and communities.
 
Stacee was among 175 students honored during a graduation ceremony held July 24 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. GSBC’s Annual School Session, hosted each July, immerses students in three consecutive years of classroom learning paired with six real-world intersession projects. Each student’s final project addresses a strategic opportunity or challenge unique to their organization, bringing immediate value back to the communities they serve.
 
GSBC’s modern curriculum reflects the evolving needs of today’s community banks and is taught by industry-leading faculty. Coursework spans four core areas: Financial Management & Strategy, Innovation & Engagement, Leadership & Culture and Lending. The program culminates in a hands-on bank management simulation where students lead a virtual institution through shifting market conditions and competitive pressures.
 
The 2025 Session marked GSBC’s 74th year, welcoming nearly 500 students from across the country. The 75th Annual School Session will be held July 19–31, 2026 in Boulder, Colo. To learn more or begin planning your GSBC journey, visit www.GSBColorado.org.