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Ranch, Johnson Ranch, Verrado, Vistancia, CanyonTrails, and Eastmark. Nathan & Associates, Inc.’srelationships with local and national banks, masterdevelopers, homebuilders, apartment developers, investors,and farmers, coupled with their involvement in allaspects of the development business have made themthe most successful and well established land brokeragecompany in Arizona. James Ballantine, Executive Vice President forCongressional Relations and Political Affairs for theAmerican Bankers Association (ABA). James leadsABA’s Congressional Affairs group and is responsible formanaging and directing ABA’s congressional and politicaloperations and grassroots initiatives. Privacy Panel: local banking and legal experts to highlightand discuss emerging issues in bank customer privacy.These issues are becoming a major concern as much of theeconomy transitions to social media and other commercialoutlets. Legal Environment of Business Panel: Best in class lawyersin their fields will illuminate and discuss key issues relatedto real estate, bankruptcy, and patent law that affect banks.The Convention also offers attendees and guests a primeopportunity for fun and relaxation. Complimenting thebusiness agenda, attendees have the opportunity to enjoyactivities such as golf, world class pools, and more than 20miles of hiking and biking trails winding through spectacularmountain terrain. Unlimited luxury hotel recreational opportunitiesinclude authentic Old West cattle penning, horsebackriding, tennis, golf, stargazing, swimming and a 235-footwaterslide along with children’s programs. The resort’spicturesque desert setting lets guests enjoy an idyllic desertmountain sunrise or sunset.As always, the Convention provides attendees with theopportunity to reconnect with industry friends. Rates areavailable two days pre and post event so that attendees canschedule an in-state getaway!“The AzBA Annual Convention has and continues tobe one of the best opportunities throughout the entire yearfor our industry in this state to come together in a relaxedenvironment and enjoy one another’s company and industryinsights, “ said Paul Hickman, President & CEO, ArizonaBankers Association. Registaon is available at azbankers.orgARIZONA BANKER Spring 2013 17