NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s College of Business and Technology hosted a panel of banking professionals Feb. 20 for a discussion with students on career options in the banking industry.  Moderated by Louisiana Bankers Association CEO Ginger Laurent, panelists Carrie Hough of BOM Bank, Luke Brandon of Merchants and Farmers Bank and Trust, Kim Nevils of Bank of Winnfield, George Clancy with the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions, Shanna Banker of City Bank and Trust and Billy Gray of Exchange Bank discussed their individual career paths and offered tips on networking, internships and advancement in the banking industry.  Representatives from Concordia Bank, First Federal Bank of Louisiana, United Community Bank and b1 Bank were also available to engage with students who brought resumes and could register to win a $1,000 scholarship from the Louisiana Bankers Association. Administrators say that events tho encourage engagement between students and industry professionals facilitates relationships with industry and employment opportunities. Information on NSU’s School of Business  is available at https://www.nsula.edu/business/.