Brian Shropshire

NEW ULM — Brian Shropshire, Vice President, Agriculture and Commercial Lending of Citizens Bank Minnesota, New Ulm, was awarded a diploma on Aug. 13, at commencement exercises during the 76th annual session of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, Shropshire was also awarded a Certificate of Executive Leadership from the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development (CPED). This is the highest-level leadership certificate offered by CPED and reflects the rigorous leadership curriculum that is delivered through the Graduate School of Banking.

The school, sponsored by state bankers’ associations from across the central United States, as well as the University of Wisconsin-Madison, was established in 1945 to provide bankers with an opportunity for advanced study and research in banking, economics, and leadership. Instruction at the Graduate School of Banking takes place during two-week sessions for three consecutive summers, along with comprehensive study between summer resident sessions. The curriculum focuses on the management of strategic issues faced by banking executives and financial services industry professionals.

The Graduate School of Banking enrolls approximately 600 US and international professionals each year. More than 85 esteemed academicians, economists, government officials, and industry professionals comprise the school’s faculty.