The Wyoming Bankers Association

What The Wyoming Bankers Association does

The Wyoming Bankers Association (WBA) is a private trade association founded in 1908 and headquartered at 200 East 8th Ave., Suite 201 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It serves the state's chartered commercial and savings banks through three functional pillars: continuing education and professional development, state and federal legislative advocacy, and industry communications. Its members include virtually all state and nationally chartered commercial banks and federal savings banks operating in Wyoming, with the board and officer seats filled by senior executives of member institutions (e.g., FNBO, Hilltop Bank, Bank of Commerce, Buffalo Federal Bank, ANB Bank, Cowboy State Bank, Zions Bank, and others).

The WBA's product surface is a portfolio of non-software services rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include the annual WY & MT Bankers Summit (co-hosted with the Montana Bankers Association), the Lenders Conference, the Women in Banking Conference, and the Agricultural Bankers Conference, alongside year-round workshops, webinars, and certification programs. It co-sponsors graduate banking schools at Colorado, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pacific Coast Banking School, and Nebraska/Kansas Schools of Banking, and partners with SBS Cybersecurity to deliver a suite of bank-specific certifications (CBAIS, CBSM, CBSE, CBCM, CBVM, CBEH, CBVA, CBSTP, CBIH, CBBCP, CTP). Membership communications run through The Wyoming Banker newsletter, the Education Station newsletter, and social channels. No proprietary technology stack is disclosed; the technology footprint is limited to a YourMembership-powered member portal, standard web/event registration infrastructure, and ABA-aligned training delivery.

Revenue mechanics rest on three streams: recurring annual membership dues from Wyoming chartered banks, event registration fees (e.g., $265 member / $450 non-member for Breaking into Banking 201), and education/certification program fees. An endorsed-vendor program with partners including ICBA Payments, ICBA Securities, ODP Business Solutions, BHG Financial, Arctic Wolf, First Advantage, ABA Insurance Services, and Discover Debit adds non-dues value for members and likely generates association revenue. The association operates with a lean professional staff of approximately 3-4 people, led by President/CEO Scott W. Meier and EVP Cheryl Johnston, and is governed by a 9-member board plus elected officers serving staggered three-year terms.

Name

The Wyoming Bankers Association

Legal name

Wyoming Bankers Association

Website

https://wyomingbankers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Wyoming Bankers Association is a 1908-founded trade association serving Wyoming's state and nationally chartered commercial banks and federal savings banks through continuing education, legislative advocacy, conferences, certification programs, and endorsed-vendor partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Banking Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC)

Keywords

• Banking trade association
• Banking education
• Legislative advocacy
• Industry certification
• Professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheyenne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from state and nationally chartered commercial banks and Federal savings banks in Wyoming
2. Event Registration Fees: Fees for conferences, workshops, webinars, and certification programs. Member and non-member pricing available.
3. Education and Training Programs: Revenue from banking schools, certification programs, and professional development courses including Graduate School of Banking partnerships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Wyoming Bankers Association (WBA) is a state-level banking trade association established in 1908 that serves Wyoming's commercial and savings banks through continuing education programs, conferences, workshops, certification courses, and graduate schools of banking. It also develops and monitors state and federal legislative agendas, disseminates financial services industry information, and promotes the public image of member financial institutions.

Product overview

The Wyoming Bankers Association (WBA) is a trade association established in 1908 serving Wyoming's commercial and savings banks. The WBA does not offer a unified software product but provides a portfolio of services including professional education and training programs (conferences, workshops, webinars, and banking schools), certification programs in partnership with SBS Cybersecurity (CBAIS, CBSM, CBSE, and other security certifications), ABA training programs, the annual WY & MT Bankers Summit conference, legislative advocacy, and member newsletters. The association also maintains a network of endorsed business partners including ICBA Payments, ODP Business Solutions, BHG Financial, Arctic Wolf, First Advantage, and ABA Insurance Solutions. Education programs include specialized tracks for banking technology, cybersecurity, commercial lending, and leadership development.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WBA Education and Training Programs Comprehensive professional development offerings including conferences, live seminars, webinars, online courses, and banking schools covering compliance, lending, cybersecurity, and management topics for bankers at all levels.
• 2026 WY & MT Bankers Summit Annual flagship summit co-hosted with the Montana Bankers Association, featuring networking, educational sessions, exhibit hall, and activities for bankers and business partners.
• 2026 WBA Lenders Conference Annual conference focused on lending topics held at Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center in Casper, Wyoming.
• Women in Banking Conference Annual conference supporting professional development and networking for women in the banking industry.
• Banking AI Accelerator Virtual program in partnership with multiple State Bankers Associations focused on AI adoption and implementation in banking.
• Commercial Lending Development Program Virtual program focused on commercial lending skills and professional development.
• Digital Innovation Development Program Virtual program focused on digital banking innovation and transformation.
• IRA Basics & Advanced IRA Issues Workshops Two-day workshop covering IRA fundamentals and advanced retirement account issues.
• Graduate School of Banking at Colorado Regional banking school cosponsored by WBA, offering advanced study in bank management, economics, and monetary issues.
• Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin-Madison Graduate school of banking cosponsored by WBA, featuring specialized programs including Bank Technology Management School, Human Resource Management School, AI Innovation Series, and Bank Cybersecurity School.
• Pacific Coast Banking School Regional banking school for experienced bank officers, cosponsored by WBA.
• National School for Experienced Ag Bankers Specialized banking school focused on agricultural lending, hosted by South Dakota Bankers Association.
• SBS Institute Certification Programs Cybersecurity and banking security certification programs delivered in partnership with SBS Cybersecurity, including the Certified Banking Artificial Intelligence Strategist (CBAIS), Certified Banking Security Manager (CBSM), and related credentials.
• Legislative Advocacy Services State and federal political action efforts, communications, research, and communication with regulators to promote welfare of banks.
• The Wyoming Banker Newsletter Newsletter providing news, updates, and information for WBA members.
• Education Station Newsletter Newsletter focused on education and training opportunities for banking professionals.
• WBA Endorsed Business Partner Program Curated vendor program providing WBA member banks with preferred access to payment solutions (ICBA Payments), office and technology purchasing (ODP Business Solutions), loan solutions (BHG Financial), cybersecurity (Arctic Wolf), and background screening services (First Advantage).

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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AI capability4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICBA PaymentscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWBA Endorsed Vendor providing payments solutions for community banks. ICBA Payments offers consultative services, industry representation and vendor support for community banks.
• ICBA SecuritiescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWBA Endorsed Vendor providing fixed income products through The Baker Group. Collaborates with Baker to provide educational events for community bankers.
• ODP Business SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational group purchasing program providing preferred pricing on office, banking, and workplace products for member banks. Offers approximately 14% savings on Core List items.
• BHG Financial (Bankers Healthcare Group)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerWBA Endorsed Vendor providing loan solutions. BHG has originated over $17 billion in loans and partners with over 1600 banks with no losses on Core Loan portfolio.
• Arctic WolfcoreTechnology or IntegrationWBA Endorsed Vendor providing security operations solutions. Global leader in security operations delivering cloud-native security operations platform.
• First AdvantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerABA Co-Endorsed Vendor providing employment background screening and fingerprint services for member banks.
• ABA Insurance ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerABA Co-Endorsed Vendor providing professional liability and related insurance, property and casualty programs. Backed by Great American Insurance Group.
• Discover DebitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerABA Co-Endorsed Vendor providing debit card services.
• Kentucky Bankers AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWBA partners with 29+ fellow state banking associations to promote the 2026 Fraud Academy, a 2-1/2 day program for the financial industry hosted by Kentucky Bankers Association.
• Graduate School of Banking at ColoradocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors Graduate School of Banking at Colorado for experienced bank officers. WBA promotes annual school sessions, scholarships, and GSBC+Invest programs.
• Graduate School of Banking at University of Wisconsin-MadisoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors the Graduate School of Banking at UW-Madison for advanced study in bank management, economics, and monetary issues.
• Pacific Coast Banking SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional banking school for experienced bank officers; WBA co-sponsors programs.
• Schools of Banking (Nebraska & Kansas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-state bankers association school partnership.
• South Dakota Bankers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsors 2026 National School for Experienced Ag Bankers at Black Hills State University.
• SBS CybersecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationWBA partnered with SBS to provide cybersecurity certification programs including CBAIS, CBSM, CBSE, CBCM, CTP, CBVM, CBEH, CBVA, CBSTP, CBIH, CBBCP.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• SBS Cybersecurity: Technology and certification partner that delivers the SBS Institute certification programs (CBAIS, CBSM, CBSE, etc.) through WBA. Adjacent enabler in the cybersecurity/AI education ecosystem rather than a competing association.

Direct peers

• Nebraska Bankers Association: State-level trade association for Nebraska banks that partners with WBA through the Schools of Banking (Nebraska & Kansas). Directly comparable in scale, mission, and rural-bank focus.
• Colorado Bankers Association: Colorado's state banking trade association, partner via the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Similar structure, member services, and legislative advocacy role as WBA.
• Montana Bankers Association: State-level banking trade association in Montana that co-hosts the WY & MT Bankers Summit with WBA and offers a similar mix of education, advocacy, and member services. Direct peer due to identical structure, scope, and joint programming.
• Kentucky Bankers Association: Host of the 2026 Fraud Academy which WBA promotes to its members alongside 29+ other state associations. Direct peer in the state-banking-association category.
• South Dakota Bankers Association: Neighbor state banking trade association that co-sponsors the National School for Experienced Ag Bankers with WBA. Comparable in mission, member base, and rural/state-chartered focus.

Broad incumbents

• American Bankers Association (ABA): National umbrella association for the U.S. banking industry. WBA acts as a local ABA Training Provider; broader in scope and resources, but overlapping in advocacy, education, and certification functions.
• Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA): National trade association for community banks, parent of ICBA Payments and ICBA Securities, both WBA Endorsed Vendors. Broader national scope, but overlapping community-bank advocacy and education mission.

Regional players

• Pacific Coast Banking School: Regional graduate banking school cosponsored by WBA. Comparable in offering advanced banking education to experienced bank officers, with partial geographic overlap.
• Graduate School of Banking at Colorado: Regional graduate banking school co-sponsored by WBA for advanced banker education. Operates as a peer in the banking-education space, with overlapping curriculum and shared student pipeline.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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