Gloria Gordon Ulbrich, RCB Bank
Congratulations to Gloria Gordon Ulbrich on 50 years of exceptional banking service!
Raised on a farm near Atlanta as the daughter of Dale and Alta Gordon, she graduated from Central High School in Burden in 1976. In October 1975, she began working afternoons at the State Bank of Burden as an insurance agency secretary. After graduation, she became a full-time Teller, Bookkeeper, Insurance Secretary and Proof Operator, remaining at the Burden Bank for eight years until Aug. 1, 1984. She married Rick Ulbrich in September 1980.
Gloria attended Cowley College, the Kansas-Nebraska School of Banking and various banking-related classes throughout her career. She also taught Principles of Banking for three years at area banks.
On Aug. 16, 1984, Gloria joined the First National Bank of Winfield, working in the Proof Department, Teller Area and Savings Department. Her daughter, Crystal, was born in 1989. In 1990, she became Assistant Cashier and Supervisor of the Savings/New Accounts Department. Throughout the years, Gloria worked in many areas as Supervisor, including Customer Service, Loan Payments, Item Processing, Savings Department, BSA Officer and New Accounts. Future promotions were Assistant Vice President, Vice President and Senior Vice President of Deposit Operations.
When she started in banking, bank statements were still prepared by hand, and checks returned to customers — no check images yet! She assisted with bringing check processing in-house and other advancements in banking history. ACH processing was in its infancy.
First National Bank changed its name in 1999 to CornerBank. Gloria played a key role in implementing some of the first online banking services in Winfield and served on the Executive, ALCO and Branch Operations Committee. At one point, 34 employees worked under her leadership. She oversaw deposit regulations, account parameters, ATMs, online banking and all depository-related functions.
In July 2016, the bank’s ownership changed to RCB Bank. Gloria transitioned to Business Development and, in 2017, became Vice President/Retail Coordinator for the Winfield market. She enjoys customer service and helping people resolve their issues. She states that banking is never boring — each day brings a new challenge.
She resides in Winfield and hopes to continue in the banking industry for a few more years. In addition to her professional achievements, Gloria enjoys local history and has volunteered her time to organizations such as the Cowley County Historical Society, Celebrate Cowley County History, Winfield Library Board, Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, Isle of Lights, Winfield Main Street, Leadership Cowley County, Wichita Audubon Society, Kiwanis, and others throughout Winfield and Cowley County.
Lloyd K. Culbertson, First National Bank and Trust
Congratulations to Lloyd K. Culbertson on 50 years of banking excellence!
Lloyd began his career on Jan. 1, 1974, as a Director of First National Bank and Trust in Phillipsburg, Kansas. After graduating from Wichita State University, Lloyd served 2.5 years in the United States Air Force.
Upon completing his service in the Air Force, Lloyd returned to Phillipsburg and joined his father at the bank as a Loan Officer. He was promoted to President in 2000 and Chairman of the Board in 2022.
Throughout his career, Lloyd has been involved with many civic organizations, including:
- Treasurer of the Phillips County Hospital
- Treasurer and Secretary of the Phillipsburg Rodeo Association
- President and Board Member of Phillipsburg Rotary Club
- Member of the Airport Advisory Committee for the City of Phillipsburg
- Board Member and President of the Phillipsburg Chamber of Commerce
- Member of the Session for the Phillipsburg United Presbyterian Church
- Board Member and Treasurer of Prairie Horizon Agri-Energy LLC
- Member of the Respiratory Therapist Examining Committee of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
- Member of the State of Kansas Selective Service Board
- Sigma Alpha Epsilon member
Professionally, Lloyd has served on the Board of the Bankers’ Bank of Kansas (BBOK) and was the Chairman of the BBOK Board from 2021-2022. He also served on various committees and boards for the Kansas Bankers Association, including the Federal Affairs Committee, Governing Council, Marketing Committee, Board of Directors and Task Force on Technology. Additionally, he graduated from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking, the University of Oklahoma Essentials of Banking and the National Installment Lending School at the University of Colorado.
In addition to his professional and civic roles, Lloyd has always been focused on the local community. He coached baseball, flew patients from Phillipsburg to receive medical care and was instrumental in founding the Phillipsburg Child Care Center and preserving the Majestic Community Theatre. Lloyd is also a devoted supporter of KSU athletics and a passionate fan and sponsor.
Lloyd and his wife, Deanna, a retired registered nurse and Board Member of First National Bank and Trust, have two married children, three grandchildren and their beloved dog, Bella.
