OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION
More than 50 bank leaders gathered at the Topeka Country Club on Feb. 4 for the 2026 Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Academy, launching a full morning of learning, leadership development and policy insight.
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Bankers gathered February 9-10 at the Hyatt Regency Wichita for the 2026 Bank Technology & Operations Conference, which delivered two strong days of expert analysis, meaningful discussion and forward-looking strategy for community bankers across the region.
2026 Bank Technology & Operations Conference Highlights February 9-10 — Wichita
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The annual Robbins Banking Institute Lecture Series was held on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Memorial Union. The event, attended by banking industry leaders stretching from Atchison to Syracuse, kicked off with a breakfast mixer hosted by the FHSU Foundation.
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The 2026 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference brought over 300 bankers, sponsors and special guests together in Manhattan, Kansas, to explore the current landscape of agricultural banking, the ag economy and other areas that impact agriculture and rural Kansas.
2026 Kansas Ag Bankers Conference March 4-5 — Manhattan, KS
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The Office of the State Bank Commissioner (OSBC) has welcomed four Kansas bankers to the State Banking Board following their recent appointments by Governor Laura Kelly and confirmation by the Kansas Senate.
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KBA launched the Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) program in 2006 with a vision to develop Kansas bankers, expose them to a wide range of topics that influence the industry and build a collaborative networking community.
2026 Bank Leaders of Kansas Class Convenes for First Session Read More »
For community banks, today’s regulatory landscape is increasingly complex, unpredictable and challenging to navigate, not to mention risky.
How To Be a Hero to Your Compliance Team Read More »
The Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) and its Kansas Ag Bankers Division are proud to recognize Patrick S. “Pat” Fallon, Executive Vice President of Bank of the Plains, as the recipient of the 2026 Kansas Ag Bankers Pioneer Award.
Citizens Bank of Kansas Elects Ben Drouhard President Citizens Bank of Kansas is pleased to announce that Ben Drouhard has been elected President of the bank at its annual meeting. Ben joined CBK in 2006 and most recently served as Executive Vice President and Senior Real Estate Officer. His tenure with CBK caps a 30-year
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Roy J. Soukup, Bank of Hays, Hays Congratulations to Roy J. Soukup on reaching 50 years in Kansas banking! Roy began his banking career in April 1972 at Hanston State Bank in Hanston, Kansas, where he worked as both a teller and an insurance agent, gaining early, hands-on experience in banking and insurance. In 1974,
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