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CLAREMONT — Brandy Blackinton, Claremont Savings Bank’s vice president and retail lending manager, recently graduated from the American Bankers Association Stonier Graduate School of Banking in Philadelphia. She received her diploma from the ABA as well as a certificate from the Wharton School of Leadership.
“Stonier has given me an unparalleled education from the best in the financial services industry as well as the chance to exchange information and ideas with my peers,” said Blackinton.
Stonier is ABA’s national graduate school of banking, an intensive three-year program for bank executives. Students are from the United States and international banks of all sizes, as well as state and federal regulatory agencies and other financial services organizations. This is the school’s 84th year, and it was held June 6-13 at the University of Pennsylvania.
“Brandy is a key member of Claremont Savings Bank and her training at Stonier will help us identify the challenges our community faces and create permanent solutions.” said Carol Vivian, senior vice president of retail banking.
Since its inception in 1935, more than 25,000 students have followed a curriculum of more than 50 courses and enjoyed networking opportunities with more than 730 fellow students. Between sessions, students keep up with trends by completing additional extension and online coursework. The program culminates with the Capstone Strategic Project, where students develop comprehensive business projects for their financial institutions.
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