Barret School of Banking
The Community Bankers Association of Georgia (CBA), is pleased to endorse the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking (BSB). The Barret School of Banking, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is a graduate level banking school which offers a three-year program of advanced study for career financial industry professionals. The Barret School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry. The mission of the School is to provide an adult learning experience for the career-oriented individual in commercial banking or a related financial services industry business.
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The school includes a one-week session each May, where students are in residence for 40-plus hours of classroom instruction. Since its establishment in 1972 as Memphis School of Banking, the School has provided banking education for graduates/participants from more than 20 states. The not-for-profit Memphis School of Banking was incorporated in 1976, and the name was changed to Mid South School of Banking in 1979 to reflect its regional expansion. In 2001, the School received an $8 million grant from the Paul W. Barret, Jr. Charitable Trust, and the name was changed from Mid South School of Banking to Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking.
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Chris Kelley, Executive Director, Barret School of Banking and Rob Braswell, President & CEO, Community Bankers Association of Georgia
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"The Barret Experience"
See what makes the Barret School of Banking the best Graduate Banking Education value found anywhere!
Barret’s 46th Annual Graduate School program: May 20-25, 2018
Click to learn more about The Barret Experience
See what makes the Barret School of Banking the best Graduate Banking Education value found anywhere!
Barret’s 46th Annual Graduate School program: May 20-25, 2018
Click to learn more about The Barret Experience
Apply for CBA's 2018 Barret School of Banking Scholarship!
The scholarship includes both tuition and housing for a student for the first year at the 46th Annual Graduate Session of the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking which will be held May 20-25, 2018 at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. Click here to download the application. For questions, please contact Lindsay Greene at CBA. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2017.
The scholarship includes both tuition and housing for a student for the first year at the 46th Annual Graduate Session of the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking which will be held May 20-25, 2018 at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. Click here to download the application. For questions, please contact Lindsay Greene at CBA. The deadline to apply is December 1, 2017.
Congratulations Michelle Dixon,
Winner of the 2017 Barret School of Banking Scholarship
Winner of the 2017 Barret School of Banking Scholarship
Michelle Dixon, Loan Officer at Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, was named the recipient of the 2017 Barret Graduate School of Banking Scholarship. CBA Endorsed Member Company Investment Professionals, Inc. sponsored the scholarship for a Georgia community banker to attend the 2017 session of the Barret Graduate School of Banking as a first-year student. The scholarship includes tuition and housing for the 45th Annual Graduate Session of the Paul W. Barret, Jr. School of Banking, May 21-26, 2017 at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN. The Barret School of Banking is a non-profit independent school created by and governed by a Board of Regents, whose members are executives from banks and other firms involved with the financial services industry. “Congratulations to Michelle. As a regent of The Barret Graduate School of Banking, I’ve seen first-hand what a top-notch program it is,” said Rob Braswell, President & CEO of Community Bankers Association of Georgia. “The school has been in existence for more than 40 years and offers a stringent banking curriculum. In addition, I am so appreciative of the support from Investment Professionals Inc. for providing such a wonderful opportunity for a deserving banker.”
“We are delighted to offer this educational opportunity to Michelle,” stated Tara Tagle, Business Development Officer with Investment Professionals, Inc. “Our firm strongly supports continuing education as well as the relationships the banker makes while attending a graduate school of this caliber. The knowledge and connections gained from The Barret Graduate School of Banking will benefit Michelle for years to come.”
Michelle has been in banking for 20 years and has a well-rounded knowledge of banking having worked as a teller, CSR, bookkeeper, Loan Operations Manager, Loan Assistant and now Loan Officer. She joined Century Bank & Trust in 2001. She graduated from Georgia Military College with an Associate’s Degree in Business and Georgia College with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Michelle also graduated from CBA’s Consumer Lending School and GBA’s Georgia Banking School. The judging panel was composed of the past three immediate CBA Chairmen. To learn more about the Barret School of Banking, click here. To learn more about Investment Professionals Inc., click here. |
Read the Experience of Marka Shaffer,
Assistant Vice President of South Georgia Bank
"My experience at Barret School of Banking was in a word, Great! The professors and speakers were engaging and top notch... I would highly recommend Barret School of Banking to my fellow bankers. It is a wonderful learning experience and the contacts made will be life-long friends and resources."
Click to read more of Marka Shaffer's experience
Assistant Vice President of South Georgia Bank
"My experience at Barret School of Banking was in a word, Great! The professors and speakers were engaging and top notch... I would highly recommend Barret School of Banking to my fellow bankers. It is a wonderful learning experience and the contacts made will be life-long friends and resources."
Click to read more of Marka Shaffer's experience
