OBL Professional Development
Get Ahead. Stay Ahead. Invest in Education.
As times continue to change so changes OBL offerings. The 2024 OBL Professional Development programs provide a multitude of virtual professional development and educational opportunities for everyone from tellers to senior executives, delivered in the right format, with the right content, at the right time. Search programs by type or topic area to assist with staff training & development planning and goal-setting - or check the Web calendar for currently scheduled seminars, schools, conferences, forums, events and e-Learning.
OBL Forums - Bringing Bankers Together
These nine year-long programs are available the CEO and CFO; as well as HR; Education & Training; IT; Commercial and Mortgage Lending; Marketing; and Retail officers to keep bankers on the cutting edge of the industry. The programs offer targeted professional development, best practice sharing and topical information from a wide variety of industry experts. Browse the 2024 OBL Forums brochure and reach out to education@ohiobankersleague.com with questions or for registration assistance.
Scholarship Opportunities
Every year, the OBL partners with the Graduate School of Banking in Madison to award scholarships to bankers who are interested in furthering their professional development via this three-year banking school. Reach out to OBL Professional Development Director spoling@ohiobankersleague.com at 614-340-7611 with questions about 2023 opportunities.
OBL Professional Development Contacts
Please contact one of our professional development staff members today.
Michelle Crume, SVP, OBL & Executive Director, OBL BankServices, (614) 340-7622
Susan Poling Jones, Professional Development Director, (614) 340-7611
Julie Kiplinger, Education Manager, (614) 340-7612
Sarah Husk, Education Manager, (614) 340-7610
Megan Peiffer, Education Specialist, (614) 340-7618
The Ohio Bankers League and OBL BankServices are deeply committed to our Affiliate Members and Business Partners. We strive to create tangible value to those businesses who invest in Ohio's premier trade association for banks and who support our members. To emphasize our dedication to those relationships, we are pleased to note that only OBL Affiliates and OBL Endorsed Business Partners are permitted to participate in OBL sponsored events and all education programs.