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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION

2025 Pub. 14 Issue 3

Kansas Bankers Inspire Students During 4th Annual JAG-K Partnership

Feature Image: Bryan Blundell, VP-Relationship Manager with Bankers’ Bank of Kansas, Wichita, with the Hutchinson High School JAG Class.

The Kansas Bankers Association recently wrapped up the 4th Annual Financial Literacy Month partnership with Jobs for America’s Graduates-Kansas (JAG-K). This year, 24 bankers generously volunteered their time to visit JAG-K classrooms across the state, sharing valuable insights about careers in banking and helping promote financial literacy among students. Their visits gave students a first-hand look at the many opportunities within the banking industry and emphasized the importance of financial knowledge for their futures.

Over the past four years, the KBA has been proud to play a pivotal role in connecting Kansas bankers with JAG-K students and fostering meaningful relationships that help inspire the next generation of leaders. Thanks to the dedication of our bankers, we continue to strengthen our commitment to education, career development and community engagement across Kansas. We extend our sincere thanks to all of those who participated this year in lending a hand to help make a lasting difference in the lives of Kansas students!

Alexis Boeck, Compliance Assistant with Golden Belt Bank, Hays, with the Russell High School JAG Class.
Chris Davis, Branch Manager with Citizens Bank of Kansas, Augusta, with the Augusta High School JAG Class.
Clay Holcomb, Ag & Commercial Loan Officer with Legacy Bank, Pratt, with the Pratt High School JAG Class.
Jeremy Doggett, Ag & Commercial Loan Officer, and Diana Barnard, Loan Administration Officer with Legacy Bank, Pratt, with the Pratt High School JAG Class.
Pratt High School JAG Class touring Legacy Bank in Pratt.
Damon McKinney, AVP-Loan Officer with Bennington State Bank, Minneapolis, with Rayanna Breshears, Kansas Bankers Association, at Minneapolis High School JAG Class.
Derek Bailey, Commercial Team Lead with Central Bank of the Midwest, Lawerence with Shawnee Heights High School JAG Class (Tecumseh).
Eric Grooms, President of Community National Bank & Trust in Augusta, with the Augusta High School JAG Class.
Augusta High School JAG Class touring Community National Bank & Trust in Augusta.
YBOK President Francis Scheuerman, SVP of UMB Bank in Kansas City, with Shawnee Mission North High School JAG Class (Overland Park).
Grant High, Teller Supervisor with Kaw Valley State Bank, Eudora, with Eudora High School JAG Class.
Jon Thornton, Assistant Retail Banking Manager with FirstOak Bank, Independence, with Independence High School JAG Class.
Julie Voelker, EVP & Chief Operations Officer with Solutions North Bank, Coffeyville, with Field Kinley Memorial JAG Class (Coffeyville).
Luke Moore, Vice President of Citizens State Bank & Trust, Hiawatha, with the Hiawatha High School JAG Class.
Dillon Oder, Branch Manager and Loan Officer of Commercial Bank, Parsons, with Field Kinley Memorial High School JAG Class (Coffeyville).
Parsons High School JAG Class taking a tour of Commercial Bank in Parsons. Bankers included on the tour were Dillon Oder, Branch Manager and Loan Officer, and Jon Reel.
Stephanie Schwilling, Senior (Regional) Bank Manager/Mortgage Loan Officer/VP of Citizens Bank of Kansas, Winfield, with Winfield Middle School.

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