Pub. 3 2014 Issue 2

March 2014 9 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 Kent Schwerdt and Susan Otterstein participate in the ice breaker activity in the KBA office. The BLOK Class participated in a discussion with State Treasurer Ron Estes in the Treasurer’s office. Pictured are left to right David King, Chris Bualle, Chris Baker, Jamie Smith, Alan Campbell, Chris Gilbert, and Ryan Liess. Senator Tom Arpke and Chris Baker took some time to discuss key issues affecting the banking industry this legislative session. Jamie Smith and Bobbi LaViolette participate in a get to know you activity at the KBA offices Doug Wareham leads a discussion about the committee hearing process during the Statehouse tour. Pictured left to right are Ryan Liess, Chris Gilbert, Chris Bualle, Jamie Smith, Alan Campbell. Senator Jeff Melcher (left) and Alan Campbell engage in a discussion regarding the Mortgage Registration Tax while the BLOK Class toured the Kansas Statehouse. The 2014 BLOK Class listened to a presentation by Acting Bank Commissioner Judy Stork. Susan Otterstein, Brenda Unruh and Kristy Umscheid gather for the discussion at the State Treasurer’s office.