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2025 Pub. 14 Issue 6

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2025 YBOK Annual Conference

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Over 135 bankers and strategic partners gathered in Lawrence for the Annual Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Conference with KU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bill Self, Abrigo’s Elissa Brewer, Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and more!

Thank you, attendees and sponsors, for making this our biggest year yet!

The Annual YBOK conference wrapped up following a packed afternoon featuring a leadership CEO panel, economic update and a “get real” mindset session.

Let’s build on this success — save the date for next year’s YBOK Conference on Oct. 1-2 in Manhattan!

2025-2026 YBOK Division Board of Directors

  • Rocky Anderson, President, Kaw Valley Bank, Topeka
  • Beth Masterson, Vice President, Legacy Bank, Wichita
  • Jordan Lauer, Secretary/Treasurer, Farmers State Bank, Westmoreland
  • Francis Scheuerman, Past President, UMB Bank, Kansas City
  • Nick Gideon, Region 1, Silver Lake Bank, Lawrence (nominated for second three-year term)
  • Alex Jones, Region 1, Bank of Commerce, Neodesha
  • Greg Thiessen, Region 2, The Bank of Tescott, Beloit (nominated for second three-year term)
  • Tom Sheik, Region 2, State Bank of Bern, Bern
  • Victoria Pruitt, Region 3, First National Bank of Hutchinson, Hutchinson (nominated for second three-year term)
  • Brock Stuhlsatz, Region 3, Citizens Bank of Kansas, Derby
  • Amanda Williams, At-Large Representative, Bankers’ Bank of Kansas, Wichita
  • Jenell Hulse, At-Large Representative, Peoples Bank and Trust Co, McPherson
  • Cody Heiman, At-Large Representative, First Bank Kansas, Salina (nominated for first three-year term)
  • Andrew Holtgraves, Ambassador, Mortgage Investment Services Corp., Shawnee
  • Tyler Walden, Ambassador, AGH, Wichita (nominated for second three-year term)
  • Jason Hatfield, Ambassador, Security 1st Title, Wichita (nominated for second three-year term)
KU Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self spoke on building winning teams.
KU Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self spoke on building winning teams.
Elissa Brewer with Abrigo shared insights on cybersecurity and fraud.
Elissa Brewer with Abrigo shared insights on cybersecurity and fraud.
State Treasurer Steven Johnson provided an update on his work as the state’s banker and his vision for the year ahead.
State Treasurer Steven Johnson provided an update on his work as the state’s banker and his vision for the year ahead.
Lee Smith, Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, gave attendees a look ahead at the economic state of the country.
Lee Smith, Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, gave attendees a look ahead at the economic state of the country.
(L-R) Moderator Tyler Walden, Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC; Pat Gideon, Chairman, President, & CEO of Silver Lake Bank; and Julie Hower, KBA Chairman, President & CEO of Farmers & Drovers Bank. Leadership and building a successful career in banking were two highlights of the CEO Panel.
(L-R) Moderator Tyler Walden, Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC; Pat Gideon, Chairman, President, & CEO of Silver Lake Bank; and Julie Hower, KBA Chairman, President & CEO of Farmers & Drovers Bank. Leadership and building a successful career in banking were two highlights of the CEO Panel.
Kathy Taylor, EVP-General Counsel with KBA, highlighted the KBA’s agenda on federal issues for the next year and gave an update on the association.
Kathy Taylor, EVP-General Counsel with KBA, highlighted the KBA’s agenda on federal issues for the next year and gave an update on the association.
Keynote speaker Harry Campbell motivated attendees to have a “get real” mindset.
Keynote speaker Harry Campbell motivated attendees to have a “get real” mindset.
As part of their Corporate Citizenship initiative, YBOK donated $1,500 to Growing Food Growing Health to continue supporting the Lawrence community with food donations.
As part of their Corporate Citizenship initiative, YBOK donated $1,500 to Growing Food Growing Health to continue supporting the Lawrence community with food donations.

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