CBK Names Chris Macias as Wichita Market President
The board of directors of Citizens Bank of Kansas has appointed Chris Macias as the new Market President for Wichita.
Macias joined CBK in 2014 and has over 25 years of banking experience. He currently serves as a Commercial Lender and Community Bank President for Winfield and West Wichita.
“Chris has great business development skills — essential qualities for his new role as Wichita Market President,” said Kyle Russell, President of Citizens Bank of Kansas. “Chris is able to develop relationships that lead to strong commercial loans. His network of contacts in Wichita is already substantial. We look forward to the future of CBK in the Wichita market with Chris’ leadership.”
A native of Wellington, Kansas, Macias graduated from Southwestern College and earned his MBA from Baker University. In addition to his work at CBK, Chris owns and coaches a baseball club, the South Central Gassers, for youth ages 11 and up. “The club was started as a great way to be involved with my sons and their love of baseball,” Macias said. “Now it has become an important way to provide club baseball to area youth.” Macias is also a real estate investor in the Wellington community and is actively involved in a variety of community efforts.
Citizens Bank of Kansas Welcomes Jake Baird to the Team
Citizens Bank of Kansas is pleased to announce that Jake Baird has joined the bank as a new Loan Officer to serve the greater Wichita market.
Baird has more than 15 years of banking experience, including experience as a Credit Analyst, Credit Manager, Private Banking Relationship Manager and, most recently, a Senior Mortgage Originator.
“The hiring of Jake Baird demonstrates our commitment to building an elite team of lenders that the Wichita community can rely upon to serve their lending needs — personally and professionally,” stated CBK President Kyle Russell. “Jake’s experience combined with that of our new Wichita Market President, Chris Macias, provides Wichita businesses a trusted resource for their banking and borrowing needs.”
Baird earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Wichita State University, majoring in marketing and minoring in management and finance. Jake enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, coaching his son’s baseball and basketball teams, and finding time for golf outings.
Stockgrowers State Bank Promotes Ken Kirsop
Stockgrowers State Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Ken Kirsop to Chief Lending Officer. Kirsop has extensive experience in lending and dedication to the mission of Stockgrowers State Bank. Kirsop is well equipped to lead the bank’s lending initiatives and support the financial needs of the bank’s customers.
Since joining the company in 2015, Kirsop has played a pivotal role in leading the development of the bank’s diverse credit portfolio with a passion for helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. His strategic vision and customer-first approach are instrumental in shaping the future of our lending services, overseeing the growing team of Stockgrowers loan professionals who represent the future of the bank.
In addition to his role as Chief Lending Officer, Kirsop serves on the board of directors for Maple Hill Bancshares. Congratulations to Kirsop on this well-deserved promotion!
Haberfeld Announces Key Leadership Transitions, Dr. Sean Payant Named President
Haberfeld, a strategic growth partner for community financial institutions across the country, has announced the promotion of Dr. Sean Payant to President and the transition of Achim Griesel to President Emeritus. The key executive changes are part of the company’s long-term succession plan.
Dr. Payant began as a Consultant at Haberfeld in 2007 and rose steadily within the organization while serving in key leadership roles, most recently as Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Executive Vice President.
Dr. Payant brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As a respected industry expert, he has extensive experience working with industry associations and community financial institutions. He is an active faculty member at the Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Washington, and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
“With nearly two decades of experience at Haberfeld, Dr. Sean Payant has established himself as a nationally recognized expert in community banking,” says Ben O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Haberfeld. “His appointment as President signals an exciting new chapter for the firm, and we are confident in the strength of leadership and depth of expertise he brings to the role.”
As President, Dr. Payant will collaborate with the leadership team to provide strategic oversight for the organization, manage key departments across the company and ensure the continued strength of client relationships. He will also remain actively involved in the ongoing development of HabWell, Haberfeld’s health services vertical.
