Pub. 13 2024 Issue 5

Financial Institutions Take Note — AI Will Soon Transform Your Cybersecurity, Compliance and Customer Service
AI presents significant potential for community banks, with 68% already exploring or implementing AI solutions to improve customer experience and streamline operations, according to Accenture Consulting. These enhancements can lead to 20% higher customer satisfaction and up to 30% in cost reductions.

The 2024 KBA Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Class reconvened their executive-level leadership training with a successful third session in Wichita on July 17-19.

Kendal Kay, KBA Vice ChairmanKendal Kay is the President and CEO of Stockgrowers State Bank in Ashland. He serves on the KBA Federal Affairs Committee. During his time in Ashland, Kendal has been actively involved in various organizations, including previously serving as the Mayor of Ashland for 13 years. Prior to his mayoral tenure, he

At this year’s annual meeting, honorees who have dedicated 50 years to the banking industry were celebrated and awarded for reaching this remarkable milestone. Those who could not attend received their awards throughout the year.

This year, the Berkley family was honored with the prestigious Century of Family Banking award by the Kansas Bankers Association, marking 100 years of dedicated service in the banking industry. This recognition is not just a testament to the longevity of their involvement in banking but also to the values, commitment and community spirit that have defined the Berkley legacy over the past century.

The Peoples Bank and Trust Announces the Retirement of Tom PruittPeoples Bank and Trust, headquartered in McPherson, Kansas, recently announced the upcoming retirement of Tom Pruitt, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Pruitt started his career with the bank in 1987 and became President and CEO in 2015. He is the seventh person to hold

The Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) is proud to announce the graduation of 12 Kansas-based banking professionals from its state-of-the-art graduate school of banking program.

Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO, and Alex Greig, President of KBA Insurance Inc., are proud recipients of this year’s “No Ties Tour” award for visiting the most banks.