Thank you for participating in the 2026 Northern New England School of Banking. Please be sure to bookmark this page.
Here is where you will find all the information pertaining to the school. Please click the link for each document. Download them to an electronic device or print them to reference throughout the week.
2026 NNESOB Program Agenda
2026 School Attendees
Things to Know & Safety Protocols
Memorandum from Registrar for Paper Formatting
Written Assignment Topics
Tips for Readable Writing
Cell Phone Policy
AI Policy
Daily Survey Links (please complete each survey after each day of class)
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Presentations & Documents – There are an abundance of instructor presentations, case studies and worksheets you may either download them on an electronic device OR print them for reference throughout the week. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY TO PRINT OR DOWNLOAD THESE DOCUMENTS.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Introduction to Banking and Other Issues, Christopher D’Elia
Role of Your State Bankers Association (nothing to download for this)
Birth Order: What’s it Got to do With Business Anyway? Jack Agati
How to Work with Difficult People in the Marketplace, Jack Agati
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Economic Demographics, Andrew Paolillo
Fundamentals of Lending: Residential Lending, Garry Cornelius
Fundamentals of Lending: Commercial Lending, John Bortolotto
Fraud, Cybercrime, Security, John H. Rogers
Business Development: Acquiring, Retaining and Attracting Customers – Part 1, Chantal Upton
Business Development: Acquiring, Retaining and Attracting Customers – Part 2, Chantal Upton
Business Development: Acquiring, Retaining and Attracting Customers – Part 3, Chantal Upton
The Future of Financial Services, Matt Putvinski
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Bank Financial Statements/Role of the CFO & Asset Liability Management, Nate Cadorette
Marketing for the Future, Linda Varrell
Introduction to Trust Services and Wealth Management, Jennifer Cook
CEO Panel Discussion (CEO Bios)
Thursday, October 22, 2026
From Supervisor to Leader, David Ciullo
Special Note: This high energy leadership development program will engage those that have direct reports or peers and will involve standing and sitting as well as other activities. Be prepared to fully engage both mentally and physically in the upbeat program.
ERM & Compliance, Melodee Stearns
Human Resource Issues Impacting Managers, Brian Bouchard
Friday, October 23, 2026
Public Speaking, Dr. Cristy Beemer
Written Communication Skills, Dr. Cristy Beemer