Pub 1 2012 Issue 2

March 2012 19 Leading advocate for the banking industry in Kansas. Sharon Iverson KBA Hires VP of Communications The KBA is pleased to announce the hir- ing of Sharon Iverson to the newly formed position of Vice President of Communica- tions. Sharon comes to the KBA with an extensive background in communica- tions and also in association work. Most recently Sharon worked for the Kansas Pharmacists Association as their Director of Operations. Sharon’s duties will include being the content manager for The Kansas Banker magazine, working with the Young BankOfficers of Kansas (YBOK), reporting onKBA confer - ences and seminars, working with the media, and working with Associate Members and endorsed vendors. “We are really excited to have Sharon joining our team,” said KBA President Chuck Stones. “This is a position that I have en- visioned for a long time and it will help the KBA position itself and our member banks in a positive light throughout the state. Sharon brings some great knowledge to the KBA andwe are eager to learn from her experiences as well. You can reach Sharon at (785) 232-3444 or email siverson@ksbankers.com