Quotes from our 2011 Users Conference

I only attend one conference a year now. Because this is the only one worth spending the time and money to attend…and I’ve seen plenty of others. — Kelly Basham, Security Federal Savings Bank

Hands down the best speakers, with the best info, the best vendors, the best way to meet bankers and Safe Systems employees that are like family, and don’t let me forget the extremely reasonable price!!! WOW!!! Love you guys!!! — Ryan Richardson, The Claxton Bank

I attend industry conferences often, and Safe Systems’ is the best in terms of content, value and enjoyment. The best asset Safe Systems has is its employees, and it’s those people who make their conference such a success. — David Franklin, FirstState Bank

Safe Systems always hits a home-run, the annual conference was educational, entertaining and enlightening. — Carri Self, The Claxton Bank

Working with Safe Systems is like working with family and the conference is a great way to catch up on all the new/existing items Safe Systems offers and to have one on one conversations on items. — Casey Green, American Heritage Bank

The 2011 National Users Conference was not only a very educational experience, but was an excellent opportunity to network with other IT leaders in small banking. — Julia Ledesma, Forest Commercial Bank

My hats off to the Safe Systems team for another informative and educational users conference. — Sherry Presley, Coosa Valley Federal Credit Union

We truly enjoyed the 2011 Users Conference. The knowledge gained from the sessions was priceless. Networking with other users was an added bonus. — Sherry Wiggins, Georgia Bank & Trust

I was updated on the latest technology and compliance trends from Safe Systems personnel and fellow IT professionals. It’s hard to decide which was more beneficial! — Jeff Sanders, Hometown Community Bank

Safe System’s National Users Conference provided a great opportunity to network with other Safe Systems users. The conference also was an excellent eduational opportunity at an affordable cost. — Doug Welch, Escambia County Bank

What I love about the Safe Systems Conference is that everyone who is in attendance is actively involved in technology in a financial institution in some way or another. All of the sessions and content are geared to the things that matter to us specifically, and that makes the conference invaluable to me! — Leesa Anderson, State Bank of Cochran

The conference offers the chance to meet others in your field and discuss issues and concerns that we all have had. The conference is design around what you need to focus on to meet your needs. — Johnson Ratliff, Premier Commercial Bank

The speakers were easy to follow and topics were relevent to our community banking needs. The information obtained I will be able to use to improve our IT strategy. — April Sabo, Newton Federal Bank

The topics discussed at the 2011 National Users Conference are extremely useful in helping bankers understand the use of technology given the current regulatory environment. — George Hendricks, Escambia County Bank

I loved meeting all of the great support folks at Safe Systems, especially the ones that I’ve spoken with numerous times on the phone and who have help me out on many, many occasions. I also loved meeting and talking with our banking ‘peers’. — Susan Shelley, CapStone Bank

I just wanted to take a few minutes to say a huge THANK YOU!! to all of you for such a wonderful conference!!! I know you all worked very hard to make it successful, and it truly was that! I heard the comment several times from several other attendees that this was the best conference they have ever attended. It was so full of good content that we can use to make our financial institutions better. Thank you ALL for partnering with us to make us the best that we can be!

Thank you, again!!! :) — Leesa Anderson, State Bank of Cochran

Just wanted to send out a quick thank you to you and the Safe Systems staff for a great conference. It was very helpful to meet the folks that I’ll be working with.

Besides the loads of regulatory and technical information, I was educated by a fellow customer to the “Real meaning of the lyrics to Sweet home Alabama”, and was properly trained in the usage of “Y’all” and “fixin to”.

Thanks Again, — Aaron Mar, True North Federal CU

Let me say thanks for putting together a great conference. It was very informative and I met some really great people. — Tory Hargrave, Friend Bank

I enjoyed the conference very much. (Not use to so much pampering.) I thought you all did an excellent job! I really enjoyed Salina’s daughter’s video. And the food was really good. Brendan McGowan had an interesting presentation that I really enjoyed. — Wismer Hart, Guardian Bank

I just wanted to thank you for a great conference. I feel like I learned a lot and made many great business connections. All of the hard work everyone at Safe Systems put in is much appreciated. I was also thoroughly impressed with your ability to run such a wonderful (perhaps TOO wonderful…) hospitality room. That was great fun and a nice way to wrap things up. Thank you again for everything. — William Mahoney, Bank of Greeleyville

I was pleasantly surprised with the content of the conference. I think I took the most away from Brendan’s presentation. I also was very impressed with the content from Matt Riley, Scott Galvin and of course, the Compliance Guru himself, Tom Hinkel. — Jamie Roller, Keyworth Bank

Being new to the banking industry, I picked up valuable information in a short amount of time. — Roger Sawyer, Peoples Community National Bank

We received valuable information to assist us with our upcoming bank examination, primarily in regard to our third party vendor management. — Ed Payne, Taylorsville Savings Bank

Having the opportunity to meet with other users of the Safe System services is a wonderful chance to share information and gather new ideas. — Brenda Speed, Southern Bank & Trust

The conference was specifically targeted to my technology needs and concerns as a community banker. The topics were relevant and timely. — Jane Skelton, Brookhaven Bank

I learned a great deal about upcoming technologies and future compliance trends that are related to me in a short time. — Russell Heelan, Southcrest Financial Group