Banks across the country are feeling it: open positions that used to take weeks now take months. And the pain is most acute in two areas that directly impact growth and risk: commercial lending and leadership. This isn’t just a “recruiting problem.” It’s a capacity...

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...

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 Quantity While the...