How an Arizona De Novo is Planning for 2024

Rob Schwister, hired as CEO of Gainey Business Bank after its founding leader passed away, discusses his plan to grow despite high rates and hiring challenges.

Here’s to another week, Bank Slaters!

I hope you enjoyed Thanksgiving. After spending weeks on the road, I was thankful to have a quiet day with my family. I’m recharged and eager to finish 2023 strong.

Let’s talk about de novo banking in 2024.

I recently spoke with Rob Schwister, president and CEO of Gainey Business Bank, which opened in Scottsdale, Ariz., in mid-2022. He was recently asked to join the $35 million-asset bank after Joe Stewart, its founding CEO, died unexpectedly over the summer — a year after the bank opened.