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Michael J. Stodolak, Independent Bank SVP completes Graduate School of Banking

September 03, 2008

Michael J. Stodolak, retail senior vice president of Independent Bank in Bay City, graduated from the prestigious Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison held August 10-22, 2008, which was its 64th consecutive session.

The School, sponsored by the 18 state bankers associations comprising the Central States Conference of Bankers Associations, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics and leadership.

Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week resident sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. The curriculum focuses on the management of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

The Graduate School of Banking enrolls approximately 550 U.S. and international professionals each year. Over 75 esteemed academicians, economists, government officials, and industry professionals comprise the School’s faculty.

For further information, contact the Graduate School of Banking at 800.755.6440 or visit www.gsb.org.