Jim is president of The Rechel Group, a leading risk consulting business specializing in fraud risk analysis, fraud prevention, detection and investigation services. He has served as conference emcee for the IBA Security & Technology Conference for 20+ years and is a regular presenter at other IBA conferences and events.

The all-cash deal is valued at $40 million.

Reading Time: 4 minutesCommunity banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.

North Salem State Bank appointed Jeff Joyce, its chief financial officer, to its board of directors effective January 1, 2026.

Reading Time: 4 minutesMarket adjustments, counteroffers and off-cycle raises, while well-intentioned and driven by legitimate business needs, pose a common, source of employment litigation risk.