# An Interview with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association

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Podcast: [The Community Bank Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-community-bank-podcast-1245384)
Published: 2026-02-17T15:38:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today we sit down with Ballard Cassady, CEO of the Kentucky Bankers Association. Ballard shares the unique perspective a banking association must keep while navigating the evolving banking landscape. He tells us about his lobbying efforts, his thoughts on AI, how stablecoin will impact the industry, and what community banks do best. Learn more about The ARC Program here ! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

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