Pub. 3 2014 Issue 8

November 2014 7 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 YBOK President Lucas Sawyer, Prairie Bank of Kansas Branch, Inman, gave a welcome statement and introduced the YBOK board of directors. Post conference dinner at The Cave. Pictured left to right are Grant LacKamp, Country Club Bank; Jason Weiler, UMB Bank, n.a., Vance Keller, First National Bank, Syracuse; and Eric Seifert, First Bankers’ Banc Securities Inc. Pictured left to right are Sheila Reimer, First National Bank in Pratt; Jason Weiler, UMB Bank, n.a.; Bobbi Shinn, FHLBank Topeka; and Ryan Owenby, UMB Bank, n.a. The much anticipated presentation from KU Mens Basketball Head Coach Bill Self included many personal stories and leadership advice. KBA Chairman Kelly Mason, First National Bank in Pratt gave opening remarks and spoke to the importance of young banker involvement in the industry. Scott Wedel, Career 1 Source, Beth Masterson, Legacy Bank Branch and Kristen Wesolowsky, Legacy Bank Branch, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere at The Cave following the conference on Saturday. The weather was perfect for a day of networking at the YBOK Fall Golf Scramble at Lawrence Country Club. Pictured left to right are Tyson Oakes, FirstOak Bank, Independence; Cameron Cooper, Patriots Bank; Garnett; John Kilroy, UMB Bank, n.a.; and Sam Blackard, Peoples State Bank, Cherryvale.