Kurt A. Schindler, who received his Ph.D. in personal financial planning from K-State in 2014, was nationally recognized for his service to the community and the banking industry during the American Bankers Association’s Annual Convention in Dallas this winter. The director of financial education for Banco Popular in San Juan, Puerto Rico, was presented with the George Bailey Distinguished Service Award.
The award is given to a non-CEO bank employee who demonstrates outstanding initiative, performs impactful work and inspires others. It is the only award given to an individual as a part of the program.
Schindler serves as a mentor in the financial planning field, as well as a financial advisor to many peers and a youth advisor to children. During his tenure as director, Schindler has spoken to more than 37,000 people from every town in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands and given more than 800 financial education workshops. He has made several television and radio appearances with consistent messaging about managing the family finances, the importance of saving and the importance of teaching the family healthy financial practices. Continue reading “Schindler receives prestigious service award”
