This year’s event was a definite success! We had an exceptional line-up of presenters, 103 attendees, amazing sponsors and 43 exhibitors. Check out some of this year’s highlights!
KBA Chairman-Elect Julie Hower, Farmers and Drovers Bank, Council Grove
The afternoon began with a welcome from KBA Chair-Elect Julie Hower of Farmers and Drovers Bank, Council Grove. Her remarks set the stage for insightful discussions and collaboration as the conference began.
FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli
Leadership Lessons Learned Through the FBI
Former FBI Special Agent John Iannarelli shared behind-the-scenes stories from high-profile cases, including the Enron collapse and the 9/11 attacks, illustrating leadership lessons applicable to all. A keynote speaker on values-based leadership, John draws from first-hand experiences frequently involving critical incidents.
He has held numerous positions of ethical leadership within the FBI, serving as the Bureau’s national spokesperson and addressing national and international media on FBI matters. Additionally, he served as Chief of Staff to the Assistant Director, a Squad Supervisor overseeing agent investigations, an On-Scene Supervisor during searches and arrests, an On-Scene Commander during FBI SWAT team deployments and the Assistant Special Agent in charge of an FBI field office.
Through examining everyday leadership situations, John presents lessons learned to inspire and motivate others to achieve their best performance.
KBA Bank Technology Committee Chairman Mike Aylward
Thanks to Mike Aylward, Bank of Commerce, Chanute, for taking the lead as emcee at this year’s event. While in Manhattan, Mike was able to enjoy a huge Kansas State Wildcat basketball victory!
Regulatory Panel
The second day’s first session was a regulatory panel featuring (L-R) moderator KBA Technology Committee Chairman Mike Aylward, Bank of Commerce, Chanute; Henry Marquardt, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; Dave Sanders, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; A.J. Steiger, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Kylee Fine, Kansas Office of the State Bank Commissioner; and Ricardo Giardiello, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Thanks to these regulators for sharing their insights with us.
Cody Delzer, SBS CyberSecurity
Replacement of CAT Tool
Speaking on day two, Cody Delzer, SBS CyberSecurity, gave his presentation on the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT). The FFIEC will retire CAT on Aug. 31, 2025, prompting financial institutions to seek alternatives. Cody offered guidance on choosing the most suitable framework for robust cybersecurity risk management.
Eric Cook, WSI Digital Marketing
AI and Its Impact on the Future Organizational Structure of the Banking Industry
Eric Cook explored the transformative impact of AI on the banking sector and how AI is revolutionizing job functions across banking. Earlier that week, Eric was honored as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year by the International Franchise Association for his work at WSI Digital Marketing! Congratulations, Eric!
Trent Fleming
Integrating Technology into your Enterprise Strategy
Trent Fleming discussed methods of integrating technology planning into enterprise planning efforts and provided insight as to the increasingly visible and important role technology plays in the banking environment.
Concurrent Sessions
Shield Your Assets: Expert Guide to Incident Response for Banks
Eric Durbin, Integris
Cybersecurity for Banking
John Iannarelli (FBI John)
Building Trust in the Digital World: The Community Banker’s Guide to Personal Banking
Eric Cook, WSI Digital Marketing
Shout Out to Our 2024-25 Bank Technology Committee!
Chair
Mike Aylward
Bank of Commerce, Chanute
Vice-Chair
Wendi Hinck
Bank of Burlingame, Burlingame
Cooper Clawson
Bank of the Plains, Hutchinson
James Davis
Cornerstone Advisors Inc., Topeka
Jason Drohman
Western State Bank, Garden City
Ryan Fleck
Legacy Bank, Wichita
Ziya Gunay
Peoples Bank & Trust Co., McPherson
T.J. Haverkamp
First Heritage Bank, Seneca
Jonny Hulse
Integris, Olathe
Chad Kelley
Central National Bank, Junction City
Alan Koehler
GNBank, N.A., Girard
Dustin McClure
Union State Bank, Uniontown
Jesse Nienke
Legacy Bank, Wichita
David Pass
Equity Bank, Wichita
Katie Schneider
First Bank Kansas, Salina
Amanda Valburg
Farmers State Bank, Westmoreland
Exhibitor Showcase
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
