Community banking

Johnson Bank in Racine, Wis., has hired the head of JPMorgan Chase’s Wisconsin-Minnesota market as its president.

On Dec. 31, 2016. Dollars in thousands.

Critics of Dodd-Frank argue that post-crisis regulations put a damper on lending. But loan growth at regional and community banks has "actually been very strong," says Joo-Yung Lee, head of North American financial institutions at Fitch Ratings.

Melanie Dressel was one of the most highly respected bank CEOs in the business. She was also an all-around exceptional person.

Attendees at an American Bankers Association conference believe a massive overhaul of banking regulations is unlikely.