College of Credit Invitation

College of Credit March – June 2024

2024

You have been selected for the College of Credit!

Your Division Leadership and HTLF have selected you to become part of the first cohort of the College of Credit.

You, and nine of your colleagues from across the organization, will join together for an intense 4-month program intertwining sessions from HTLF thought leaders and the RMA.

Designed by HTLF Leaders Emily Brown Trevor Lewis Laci Lukachy Meg Killian Curtis Chrystal Mark Bagley Rick Ross Linda Debraal

Irina Ouahbi Jason Jin Andy Mullen Alicia Draeger Brad Bieze Sommer Boyd Joanna Lowe

WHY THE COLLEGE OF CREDIT? 1. Comprehensive Curriculum: The College of Credit offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all aspects of credit management, from risk assessment to credit analysis, lending strategies, and regulatory compliance. It equips you with the latest industry knowledge and best practices.

2. Expert Instructors: The facilitators at our College of Credit consists of seasoned industry experts who have a wealth of experience in banking and credit management. Their insights and guidance will be invaluable in your learning journey.

3. Networking Opportunities: One of the greatest benefits of attending such a program is the opportunity to connect with fellow bankers from various institutions.

Building a strong professional network can open doors to collaboration and career advancement.

4. Improved Decision-Making: By honing your credit management skills, you will be better equipped to make informed and strategic decisions, resulting in reduced credit risk and improved loan portfolio performance.

5. Enhanced Customer Relationships: A deeper understanding of credit enables you to serve our customers more effectively. You can provide tailored solutions that meet their needs while safeguarding our bank's interests.

6. Career Advancement: Investing in your professional development through the College of Credit can position you for career advancement within our bank.

Whether you aspire to become a senior credit officer or pursue leadership roles, this program can be a steppingstone.

7. Adaptation to Industry Changes: The banking industry is constantly evolving, with new regulations and technologies emerging. The College of Credit ensures you stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

HTLF Forums • Management Analysis

Fundamentals: ◊ Customer Management ◊ How to speak to customers ◊ Questions to ask ◊ Banker Conversation ◊ Approval/Denial Conversations • TM Products • Collateral – How to Perfect • Special Assets • Risk Rating • Structuring @ HTLF • Credit Memo • Loan Administration • Life of a Loan

Your Time Commitment The College of Credit runs from March—June of 2024 There will be: • 70 Hours of classroom instruction (RMA) • Approximately 30 hours of outside work (RMA) • Approximately 8 hours HTLF course content

Your Investment This is an opportunity to invest in yourself and drive your career forward!

What we need from you: • Engagement and active participation in all learning activities.

• Attend all classes and complete all assignments, including small

group and independent assignments.

• Basic competency in accounting, financial statements, and the

principles that govern their construction.

• Accounting and Ratio Analysis – assigned as required pre-work (seat

time is approximately 3.5 – 5 hours).

• Access Zoom as the CLS learning platform.

We know this is a Big Commitment We wanted to create a great opportunity for people who we want to invest in.

We want to create a cadre of great lenders with outstanding credit skills.

Who will drive HTLF into the future!

If you want more information contact: Emily Brown ebrown@htlf.com