82 Bankers Complete SW Graduate School of Banking Three-Year Executive Education Program

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The SW Graduate School of Banking (SWGSB) at SMU Cox 2026 summer session on the Southern Methodist University campus wrapped up June 5, 2026, with a commencement ceremony for SWGSB Class LXVII at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO of SWGSB, delivered the commencement address to more than 350 guests celebrating 82 graduates from Arkansas, California, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and West Virginia.

The SWGSB Class LXVII valedictorian was Jim Ed Field, president of the graduating class and chief credit officer, Central Texas Farm Credit, Abilene, TX. The SWGSB Class LXVII salutatorian was Corbin N. West, senior policy analyst – Finance and Capital Markets, Farm Credit Administration, McLean, VA.

The nationally renowned SWGSB program attracts emerging leaders and experienced financial professionals from across the country—including regional presidents, commercial loan officers, branch managers, credit analysts, cashiers, mortgage lenders, consumer lenders, operations officers, and state and federal regulators—with a graduate program that propels careers in the financial services industry.

“We are incredibly proud of the dedication and achievement demonstrated by the SWGSB Class LXVII,” said William T. Chittenden. “Through three years of immersive learning, participants build a strong foundation in community banking while developing the leadership skills and strategic perspective needed to guide their institutions into the future. The relationships formed and knowledge gained through SWGSB create a lasting impact on both the individual and the banks they serve.”

SWGSB’s next summer session is set for June 1–11, 2027. To register, visit swgsb2027. For a complete list of graduates, visit graduates.

ABOUT THE SW GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BANKING AT SMU COX

Since 1957, the SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB) has educated and empowered bankers in all positions, other financial services professionals and affiliates, regulators, bank directors, and aspiring bank directors with knowledge and relationships that strengthen careers, organizations, and communities. SWGSB is a nationally recognized leader in banking and commercial lending education, bank management training, and bank director training programs. Learn more at swgsb.org or call 214.768.2991 for more information.