Pub. 2 2013 Issue 8

l e a d i n g a d v o c a t e f o r t h e b a n k i n g i n d u s t r y i n k a n s a s 22 Ed Splichal, Kansas Bank Commissioner Kansas Bank Commissioner Ed Splichal sent a letter of resignation to Governor Brownback to be effective on November 1, 2013. In an e-mail to all Kansas state-chartered banks Splichal sited his wife’s health issue for this decision and noted that he wants to demonstrate the same level of support for her that she has offered him. No an - nouncement has been made for plans for naming Splichal’s replace- ment. Julie Huber, Equity Bank Branch, Wichita The Wichita Business Journal recognized 20 women who are leading Wichita businesses in a variety of sectors, from banking to real estate to manufacturing to education. Julie Huber, Equity Bank, 2012 graduate of BLOK (Bank Leaders of Kansas), was recognized in this elite group of women. According to The Wichita Business Journal, Huber stated that a secret to success is learning “and always be willing to learn some- thing hard.” She says she’s always wanted to know all about the banks at which she works, not just about her particular job. From her start as a drive-through teller for a bank in McPherson in 1992, she’s risen through the ranks to executive vice president and chief credit officer at Equity Bank, which she joined in 2003. Rick Chochon, American State Bank and Trust Com- pany, Great Bend Rick Chochon has been named the new President and CEO of American State Bank and Trust Company. Cho- chon succeeds Don LacKamp who will remain with the organization in a dual role as its Executive Vice-Chairman and as President and CEO of American State Bancshares, the parent company of American State Bank. Since 1992, Chochon managed Pinnacle Banks in Shelby and Arnold, Nebraska and in 1999 became market president of the Columbus branch. Tonya Barta, Farmers State Bank, Holton The Farmers State Bank in Holton, KS is pleased to announce Tonya Barta as their new President and CEO. Barta will also serve on the Bank’s Board of Directors. Tonya is a graduate of Kansas State University and has 25 years of banking experience. She and her husband, Brooks and two kids, live in Holton. Ora H. Reynolds, Metcalf Bank, Overland Park Tom Fitzsimmons, chairman of Metcalf Bank, announced the election of Ora H. Reynolds to the board of directors of Metcalf Bank. Ms. Reynolds is president of Hunt Midwest Real Estate Development, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. She directs the development, marketing, sales and leasing of more than 6,000 acres of industrial, commercial, retail and residential properties owned by the company. She is also focused on strategic planning and expansion within and outside the Kansas City metro area. Country Club Bank announces top executive promo- tions William “Bill” Teiwes has been promoted to chief risk officer. Formerly he was executive vice president/chief operating officer. He joined Country Club Bank in 1994, and will mark 50 years in banking in 2014. Douglas Axon has been promoted to chief administrative and operations officer. Most recently he was the CFO for the bank. A CPA, he has three decades of banking and au- diting experience, and joined Country Club Bank in 2004. Ashly C. Hanson has been promoted to CFO. Most re- cently she served as senior vice president/controller. She has 25 years of banking experience, and joined Country Club Bank in 1988. Jo Kinsey has been promoted to executive vice president/ director of retail banking. Most recently she was senior vice president /director of retail banking. She has 37 years of banking experience, and joined Country Club Bank in 2004. Robert W. “Bob” Healy has been promoted to executive vice president/chief credit risk officer after serving as se - nior vice president /chief credit risk assessment officer. He has 26 years of banking experience, and joined Country Club Bank in 2011. Sheri Cuda has been promoted to executive vice pres- ident/deposit operations. Most recently she was senior vice president/deposit operations. She has more than three decades of banking experience, and joined Country Club Bank in 1981. Jennifer Fenton has been promoted to controller after serving as assistant controller. Her banking experience includes two years as a teller at Commerce Bank & Trust in Topeka (now CoreFirst Bank) and nine years at Country Club Bank. James Stallbaumer, Stockgrowers State Bank, Maple Hill James Stallbaumer, Rossville, is being appointed to a three-year term on the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board. The Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board regulates real estate appraiser’s licenses, provides access to appraisers’ education resources and informs appraisers of industry news. Mr. Stallbaumer earned a bachelor degree from Kansas State University. He is currently the President of Stockgrowers State Bank in Maple Hill, Kansas. Julie Taylor Julie celebrated her 20 year anniversary with the KBA on September 20th. Julie started with KBA as a part-time office assistant with two young boys at home. After three years she went full-time and started taking on additional roles. She currently manages the BankPAC accounts and the association database as the BankPAC Treasurer/Information Systems Coordinator. Congratulations Julie! Briefly... In Kansas Banking