Banks that top the lists

In this weekend's edition of Bank Vault, read about the best banks across several measures -- the Bankers of the Year, the banks where employees most want to work, the top SBA lenders, and the top performing banks.

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Banker of the Year: PNC's Bill Demchak. 2023 proved to be a rocky year for large regional banks. But under CEO William Demchak 's guidance, the Pittsburgh-based PNC has navigated the turmoil better than many of its peers.

Community Banker of the Year: OFG Bancorp's José Rafael Fernández. OFG Bancorp CEO Jose Rafael Fernandez has weathered tough times during Puerto Rico's economic downturn. Now he is hopeful that his bank can seize on the better times ahead.

Credit Union Executive of the Year: Maui County FCU's Gary Fukuroku. As CEO, Gary Fukuroku has helped turn the Hawaiian-based Maui County FCU into one of the largest in the state and has raised significant funds to help those affected by this year's wildfires.

The 10 top-performing banks with $10B to $50B in assets: In this annual list, American Banker examines key metrics of the 10 highest performing small regional banks.

The 20 top-performing banks with $2B to $10B in assets: American Banker's annual ranking examines midsize banks with the best financial metrics.

Best Banks to Work For 2023: This year 90 banks made American Banker's 11th annual Best Banks to Work For ranking. The leaders of these institutions explain what it takes to be an employer of choice.

For this Best Bank to Work For, it's all about shared responsibility: West Plains Bank and Trust Company in Missouri, No. 11 on this year's Best Banks to Work For ranking, wins high marks for constructive training, employee development, team culture — as well as excellent benefits.

Top 20 SBA lenders for 2023: U.S. Small Business Administration lending is an arena where community banks and nonbanks compete favorably with some of the largest U.S. financial institutions. Here are the biggest SBA 7(a) lenders based on the value of approved loans.

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