Bankmark, a California-based consulting firm specializing in de novo financial institutions, has successfully opened and marketed more than 110 new community banks in 15 years. The firm offers regulatory guidance, technological solutions, and director workshops, capital funding, and more.

AABD Bankmark alliance along with the formation of the new bank committee, creates a resource for directors and executive officers of banks in existence for less than five years, according to association officials. The committee will also address issues facing new banks and develop a research mechanism to gain insight on areas of interest to directors, and a database of resources that provide continuing education.

Founded in 1989, the non-profit American Association of Bank Directors is the only trade group in the United States solely devoted to bank directors and their information, education and advocacy needs.