Artificial intelligence has officially moved from “interesting” to “inevitable” in banking. In a recent American Banker piece, multiple large-bank CEOs struck a notably consistent tone: AI isn’t something to fear—it’s something to adopt, govern, and use to get better....

The first quarter was a strong start for Ressler Consulting and a clear signal of what we’re seeing across the Midwest banking market: demand is up, timelines are tight, and the talent shortage is real. In Q1, we completed 7 successful placements across community and...

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...

Artificial intelligence has officially moved from “interesting” to “inevitable” in banking. In a recent American Banker piece, multiple large-bank CEOs struck a notably consistent tone: AI isn’t something to fear—it’s something to adopt, govern, and use to get better....

The first quarter was a strong start for Ressler Consulting and a clear signal of what we’re seeing across the Midwest banking market: demand is up, timelines are tight, and the talent shortage is real. In Q1, we completed 7 successful placements across community and...

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...