Trish Dunkin, Elk State Bank
Congratulations to Trish Dunkin on her 50th year in banking! Trish started her banking career as a Secretary and Licensed Insurance Agent on May 7, 1974, at Elk State Bank in Clyde, Kansas. She has spent her entire banking career at Elk State Bank and has held many roles in her 50 years there. She is currently a Residential Loan Officer and Compliance Officer for the bank. Trish also serves as the bank’s Executive Vice President and is a member of the board of directors.
Trish was raised on a family farm in north central Missouri and is still part of the farm’s operation. She takes pride in her Missouri roots and maintains close contact with her family in the area. In her time with Elk State Bank, she has attended many bank schools including the ABA National Banking School, Kansas School of Agricultural Banking and the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Trish has also contributed to the banking industry through serving on the KBA Employee Benefits Committee and the KBA Agricultural Committee.
In the Clyde community, Trish serves on the city Tree Board and is an expert gardener. Her love for flowers and plants is evident in the beautiful gardens she maintains meticulously every year at her house. Trish has also served as the pianist for the Christian church in Clyde for many years. Her faith has been the guiding force in her life and career.
Trish continues to enjoy her role as a Residential Loan Officer. Her biggest joy is working with families to help them navigate through the buying process. Trish is an important part of the Clyde community and has worked to put many families in their first home.
Congratulations, Trish!
Andy Edwards, INTRUST Bank, N.A.
Congratulations to Andy Edwards on achieving 50 years in Kansas banking! Andy began his career in 1974 as a Commercial Vault Teller and Supervisor at the First National Bank in Wichita, now known as INTRUST Bank. Over the past five decades, Andy has served in numerous roles across multiple banking centers in Wichita, demonstrating exceptional adaptability and dedication.
In his early years, he was responsible for operations, from overdrafts and stop payments to staff training. He then went on to serve customers directly as a teller and banker across the west, east and south offices. In the 1990s, Andy held leadership roles as Banking Center Manager at the Harry & Webb location and Assistant Manager at several other branches, including Central & Rutan and Douglas & Oliver.
From 1996 to 2016, Andy served as a trusted banker at the south office and has continued his legacy at INTRUST Bank’s main bank from 2015 through the present day. His consistent service and wide-ranging experience have made him a cornerstone of the bank’s frontline customer service and operations.
Andy Edwards’ 50-year milestone represents a remarkable legacy of service, loyalty and commitment to Kansas banking and the Wichita community. We are honored to recognize his contributions as a member of the KBA 50-Year Club.
