Shelby Reno, senior vice president of marketing and communications for Independent Bank, graduated from the prestigious Graduate School of Banking (GSB) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on August 20, 2010.


GSB, 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 school 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.

GSB enrolls approximately 600 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.