our success, which is why the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator is so critical. Wilcox: Our strong reputation provides an opportunity for community bankers to shape the landscape for the benefi t of our industry and the communities we serve, whether that is working with the administration on appropriate and qualifi ed nominees for key positions, working to limit additional onerous reporting or supporting the SAFE Banking Act. In addition, the ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator is one of the best fi ntech accelerators you will fi nd. It provides solutions tailored for community banks and is a real asset to our industry. Kennedy: The modernization of the Community Reinvestment Act and the passage of common-sense cannabis banking regulation will be critical to our industry this year. We must work together and make our individual and powerful voices heard through ICBA's grassroots advocacy. Hartings: ICBA's ThinkTECH Accelerator brings fi ntechs and community banks together to enhance bank operations and the customer experience. Its uniqueness is that it provides community banks with choice. There are multiple fi ntech solutions designed specifi cally for our industry, yet it recognizes that not every solution will be of equal value to every independent community bank. Q: What are your personal goals for your term? Bolton: I hope to energize a renewed passion for our great community banking industry. I hope to inspire senior leaders to train up the next generation of leaders that will lead our industry and association in the years to come. We must fi nd ways for community banks to 2022/23 MOOD BOARD We asked ICBA board members for the words and phrases they're keeping in mind this year ACCESSIBLE RESPONSIVE ACCOUNTABLE CONSISTENCY ATTITUDE MATTERS LIFE IS GOOD ADVENTURE RELAX MORE WORK-LIFE BALANCE BIG JOURNEYS BEGIN WITH SMALL STEPS VISIT PEOPLE IN PERSON ENJOY RELATIONSHIPS 46 Q ICBA Independent Banker Q April 2022