2025 Pub. 14 Issue 4

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

Amy Elizabeth Cox Schmid Jan. 9, 1961-May 3, 2025 Amy Elizabeth Cox Schmid, 64, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Amy lived a life full of joy, faith, determination and good humor. She was born on Jan. 9, 1961, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Helenann and Dr. Robert Cox. Graduating from Norfolk High School

Gwen Hill, JD, VP-Staff Attorney (BCS), is celebrating 20 years with the KBA. Thank you, Gwen, for your hard work, commitment and passion. Your contributions have been essential to the KBA’s success and in supporting Kansas bankers statewide. We’re so grateful to have you on the team!

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

For over five decades, Tena Gleason and Kevin Stein have shared more than a zip code. Growing up in Spearville, Kansas, these two lifelong friends have not only witnessed their hometown evolve, but they have also helped to shape it through parallel careers in community banking.

When it comes to fraud, it is nearly impossible to find a bank that does not have a story to share. The Federal Trade Commission reported $12.5 billion in consumer losses to fraud in 2024, an all-time high in reported losses.

KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham, KBA Insurance President Alex Greig and AVP of KBA Insurance Cole Thompson hit the road in style for this year’s “No Ties Tour,” connecting face-to-face with many of our valued bankers across the state.

We are halfway through 2025, and while there have been several significant developments — from the escalation of geopolitical tensions abroad to economic uncertainty at home — there’s a positive message I want to send to bankers: Our agenda is moving forward.