A Match Made in Digital: The Evolving Partnership of Fintechs & Community Banks

Travillian hosted two executive leaders in the evolution of banking:

• Brian Johnson – President, CEO, & Director, Choice Financial Bank
• Nikhil Lakhanpal – Co-Founder, Narmi

Choice Financial Group
• Headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota, Choice Financial Group is a $3.2B community bank and the #1 Ag bank in North Dakota. Since 2017, Choice has invested heavily in their BaaS Division, Choice Fin, and have partnerships with well-known fintechs such as: Current, Lively, and Lili.

Narmi
• Founded in 2016 with HQ in NYC, Narmi partners with financial institutions to deliver superior digital experiences to end-users. The Narmi platform helps grow deposits, increase satisfaction and automate processes. Recently, Narmi was named Best Solution for Customer Experience and Best of FinXTech Connect in Bank Director’s 2021 Best of FinXTech Awards.

The webinar covers what makes a successful fintech / BaaS bank relationship, the importance of customer experience, and how community banks can break into digital – including the new roles a digital future will need.


Travillian’s Banking and FinTech Practice provides Search and Talent Advisory services to depository institutions across the country. Established in 1998, the firm has built a unique platform that touches every corner of the industry. To learn more, click here, or get in touch below!

Keith Daly, Principal -Banking & Fintech Search
(610) 908-5968 | kdaly@travilliangroup.com

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