Knoll graduates from America’s premier community bank school

Forward Bank is proud to announce the graduation of Molly Knoll from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC)’s state-of-the-art program. Knoll completed a rigorous and all-encompassing banking curriculum, equipping her to continue serving as a leader in our organization and trusted financial provider in our communities.

Knoll is among 159 graduates representing 28 U.S. states honored in a ceremony on July 25. Throughout their 25 months in the program, they were immersed in a mix of traditional and nontraditional models of coursework on financial management and strategy, innovation and engagement, leadership and culture, and lending–all through a community banking lens.

GSBC’s mission as America’s Premier Community Banking School is to empower banking professionals by providing coursework that covers banking essentials, builds organizational and community leaders and provides each student the skills to act innovatively and think critically to lead their organizations into the future.

'As a bank leader, graduating from the Graduate School of Banking is a significant achievement that reflects a deep commitment to professional excellence and continuous learning,” commented Dave Clark, President of Forward Bank. “It enhances Molly’s natural strategic insight and leadership skills as she continues to navigate the complexities of today's financial landscape. We are proud of her accomplishment and the role she plays as a leader at Forward.'

GSBC held its 73rd Annual School Session July 14-26 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. The school is eager to welcome nearly 500 community banking professionals to campus next year for its 74th Annual School Session, scheduled for July 13-25, 2025. For enrollment information, visit www.GSBColorado. org.