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www.wvbankers.org 24 –Tony Reitzel, Senior Vice President, BB&T Regional Loan Administrator, Winston-Salem, NC In any organization the key to advancement is knowledge and understanding—knowledge of the industry and the understanding of the interworking of your organization. For more than 60 years the Graduate School of Banking at LSU has provided bankers the knowledge and understanding they need to achieve their full potential. For more information about the school ask one of our 14,000+ graduates. Who is better qualified to take charge of your professional development than you? “The Graduate School of Banking at LSU offers graduate-level educational opportunities for professionals in our highly dynamic industry. The core curriculum is cross-disciplinarian offering of courses in Bank Financial Analysis, Economics, Law, Marketing, Regulatory & Asset/Liability Management with a capstone Bank Simulation Model. Additional specialty courses coupled with real-world case studies round out a comprehensive learning environment. Not only do the students share in the educational process and collaboration but also build life-long friendships. Louisiana State University provides excellent housing and classroom facilities in a beautiful campus setting. Without hesitation, I strongly recommend this program to other banking professionals.” www. gsblsu .org of your career Take Charge For information on the May 20-June 1, 2012 session , contact: Graduate School of Banking at LSU , 4273 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4541 (888)278-0025 Helpful information: “We wish you had come by and made comments, good or bad. It’s motivating to know you’re on the right track, or to know there’s help if you have derailed.” Getting Credit: Some said they would have done even better if I had told them they were making the models for a display open to the public and their name would be on it. Remember, the same thing won’t work for everyone. I often hear “It would have been more motivating to be a part of a team rather than just ourselves” and “It was best to work by myself so I could really concentrate” in the same session. That’s why you need more than one way to ignite energy. n Bernie Deem is the owner of DeemHR, a company that provides HR support to businesses in our region. www.deemhr.net, Bernie.deem@deemhr.net , 304-926-6600