Join the LMBA Future Leaders Program – A Comprehensive Journey to Leadership Excellence
Qualifications
- This program is recommended for those with a minimum of 3 years in the business.
- This will be an in-person class.
- Must attend all classes and participate in the group project to graduate the program.
- Employer must be a present LMBA Member to participate in the program.
Candidate Commitment
In order to graduate and be recognized at the LMBA Annual Conference, the candidate must attend in person all Future Leaders courses, Advocacy Day and participate in the group project and presentation.
Cost
The $495 registration fee covers participation in all four Future Leaders sessions, Advocacy Day, Graduation, a featured spotlight on LMBA’s social media channels. Hotel accommodations, meals, and beverages outside of scheduled classroom activities are not included and will be the responsibility of the participant and/or their company. The fee is due upon acceptance into the program and is non-refundable.
Program Schedule
Session I: Sales & Leadership
November 12, 2026
GMFS in Baton Rouge, LA
Session II: Operations
February 18, 2027
Lafayette, LA
Session III: Advocacy Day / Secondary & Servicing
April 21–22, 2027
Assurance Financial in Baton Rouge, LA
Session IV: Compliance & Legal
July 15, 2027
Gulf Coast Bank in New Orleans, LA
LMBA Annual Conference – Presentations and Graduation – August 2027
Location: TBD
Graduating candidates will receive 5 Education points and 1 Industry Participation point for a total of 6 points towards their CMB designation.
Applications Open: September 14, 2026
Application Deadline: October 9, 2026
You will be notified by if you were accepted into the program by October 23, 2026. If accepted, an invoice with an application fee of $495 will be sent to you and due by October 30, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lindsay Barbera at lindsaybarbera@atlanticbay.com or Call at 225-978-0505.
LMBA Future Leaders Program – Application
