2025 Pub. 14 Issue 4

The Kansas Bankers Association had the pleasure of visiting Julie Hower in the historic town of Council Grove — a place where Kansas heritage, community pride and visionary leadership all converge. As President and CEO of Farmers and Drovers Bank, Julie represents the fifth generation of her family to carry forward a proud legacy of service, both to customers and to community. Her warmth, humility and passion for Kansas banking shine through in every conversation.

The adoption of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) by Congress, which was subsequently signed into law by President Trump, cemented two significant tax policies strongly supported by the Kansas Bankers Association into federal law.