by Austin Ressler | Dec 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we close out the year, I’m grateful and excited by what Ressler Consulting accomplished during our first full year in business. We helped strengthen teams, close gaps in leadership, and helped banks make forward progress despite a persistent talent shortage. A...
by Austin Ressler | Oct 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
As we close the books on the third quarter of 2025, I’m excited to share an update on what’s been happening at Ressler Consulting and what we’re seeing across the community and regional banking landscape in the Midwest. Q3 Placements: Quality Over...
by Austin Ressler | Oct 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) just delivered a gift to community banks across America—and it’s one that’s been a long time coming. In a sweeping announcement, the OCC revealed plans to dramatically scale back non-statutory oversight...
by Austin Ressler | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The key to executive search lies in recognizing those fleeting moments when everything clicks into alignment – and being prepared to act decisively when they arrive. The Client Readiness Moment Every community bank goes through the same progression when they need...
by Austin Ressler | Aug 8, 2025 | Uncategorized
When community banks consider engaging an executive search firm, the conversation often centers on one number: the placement fee. While this upfront investment is certainly a factor in the decision-making process, focusing solely on the fee misses the bigger picture....
by Austin Ressler | Jul 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the competitive landscape of community banking, hiring decisions often focus heavily on technical qualifications—years of experience, specific certifications, and industry knowledge. While these credentials are undeniably important, they only tell half the story....
