Lead Loan Processing Officer Shaylyn Doorneweerd recently graduated from GSBC, America's premier school for community bankers.
August 18, 2025
Peoples Bank is proud to announce the graduation of Shaylyn Doorneweerd from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), a nationally recognized leadership development program for community bankers. Doorneweerd is the Lead Loan Processing Officer based out of Peoples Bank in Rock Valley.
Doorneweerd completed a rigorous 25-month curriculum designed to prepare rising leaders to make bold, strategic decisions that benefit their institutions and communities. She was among 175 students honored during a graduation ceremony held July 24 on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. GSBC’s Annual School Session, hosted each July, immerses students in three consecutive years of classroom learning paired with six real-world intersession projects. Each student’s final project addresses a strategic opportunity or challenge unique to their organization, bringing immediate value back to the communities they serve.
GSBC’s modern curriculum reflects the evolving needs of today’s community banks and is taught by industry-leading faculty. Coursework spans four core areas: Financial Management & Strategy, Innovation & Engagement, Leadership & Culture and Lending. The program culminates in a hands-on bank management simulation where students lead a virtual institution through shifting market conditions and competitive pressures.
The 2025 Session marked GSBC’s 74th year, welcoming nearly 500 students from across the country. The 75th Annual School Session will be held July 19–31, 2026, in Boulder, CO. To learn more or begin planning your GSBC journey, visit GSBColorado.org.
About the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is the nation’s premier school for community bank leadership and strategy. Since 1950, GSBC has educated more than 8,000 alumni and serves approximately 600 bankers and regulatory professionals annually through its flagship graduate school and year-round executive programs. With a focus on real-world application, expert faculty and a commitment to the future of community banking, GSBC delivers an unmatched educational experience. Learn more at GSBColorado.org.
The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is the nation’s premier school for community bank leadership and strategy. Since 1950, GSBC has educated more than 8,000 alumni and serves approximately 600 bankers and regulatory professionals annually through its flagship graduate school and year-round executive programs. With a focus on real-world application, expert faculty and a commitment to the future of community banking, GSBC delivers an unmatched educational experience. Learn more at GSBColorado.org.