JULYőł Vol. 69, Issue 7 Joseph R. Calabro, Terrance R. Howard, Peter J. Cahill, Marianne E. DeSimone and David J. DiStefano of First Bank 42 Leaders in lending Which community banks landed among the country's top loan producers? This year's community banks, including First Bank (pictured), find success with their own strategies, from creating a unique culture to fostering close-knit relationships. features 52 How to hire when everyone has a job Today's tight job market means community banks need to set themselves apart in order to attract and retain top talent. Here's how to do that 58 Family succession: It's all about communication Family succession requires smart corporate governance-and a few awkward conversations Cover: David Damron independentbanker.org Q 1 Dan Bigelowhttp://www.independentbanker.org