Ryan Renfroe | Future Branches Austin

Future Branches Austin 2025

November 18 - 20, 2025

JW Marriott Austin, TX

Ryan Renfroe

Ryan Renfroe

Chief Retail Banking Officer GBC Bank
Ryan Renfroe
Ryan Renfroe is a seasoned banking executive with over 25 years of experience leading retail, lending, and mortgage operations across regional and national markets. As Chief Retail Banking Officer at GBC Bank, he oversees the bank’s branch network, consumer and mortgage lending strategy, and product delivery across Central Indiana.

Day 2 - Nov. 19 - FROM TRANSACTIONS TO RELATIONSHIPS: ELEVATING CX IN A TRUST-DRIVEN ERA

3:45 PM Panel: Best Practices for Elevating Mortgages and Lending

Digital lending platforms are transforming access to credit—but overcoming risks, streamlining processes without losing personalization, and addressing customer skepticism remain key challenges today! Angela Aguirre, SVP Member Experience, and Digital at Smart CU, will be bringing her passion for lending to the table alongside Smart CU’s forward-thinking approach to online lending to give you a view into how to make the most out of your loan lines. Join this fireside chat for actionable solutions for: 

  • Integrating digital lending partners, platforms, automation and AI for underwriting, and more 
  • Simplifying loan application processes without sacrificing personalization 
  • Overcoming customer skepticism about digital lending services 
  • Transforming digital lending to serve more customers quicker, and responsibly 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Ryan.

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