Pub. 5 2016 Issue 1

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 18 KU Banking Career Panel November 13th The University of Kansas Edwards Campus in Overland Park, was host to a panel for KU students interested in banking as a career. Dr. Bruce Morgan moderated the panel of 5 bankers who discussed their entry into the banking industry, opportunities available for students with varied interests, and the challenges and rewards of being a banker. Students in attendance were then given an opportunity to ask questions and network with the panelists. There was no shortage of questions, nor dialogue during the pizza lunch that was provided by the KU Business School. The moderator and panelists did a terrific job of providing an accurate picture of life as a banker, and of providing encouragement to students to enter the field. Thanks to the KU Business School for providing the opportunity to showcase our industry! Tom Wilbur, President & CEO of Bank VI, Salina, Jay Reardon, Vice Chairman, Commerce Bank, Kansas City, Chad Rock, Director & Head of Commercial Banking, KC BMO Harris, Michael Viazzoli, President & CEO, BOK/Bank of Kansas City, Rekha Patnaik, UMB Corporate Strategy & Development, Kansas City, Dr. Bruce Morgan, Owner, Professional Bank Consultants, Leawood AG Schmidt appoints Wichita banker to Ethics Commission Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt announced on November 19, 2015 the appointment of Jane Deterding of Colwich to the Kansas Governmental Ethics Commission. Deterding is chairman of the board and general counsel for Citizens Bank of Kansas in Wichita. “Jane is an accomplished attorney and businesswoman who will bring a valuable perspective to the work of the Ethics Commission,” Schmidt said. “I am grateful for her willingness to serve.” Deterding joined the bank full-time in 2001 as general counsel and executive vice president after a decade in private practice in business and commercial law. In 2013, she was named chairman of the bank’s board of directors. Deterding is a graduate of Wichita State University Business School and received her law degree from the University of Kansas. She and her husband, Brent Lehner, live in western Sedgwick County. First National Bank of Hutchinson Announces New Employees Keith Hughes, CEO, is pleased to announce Gregory Woodyard and Robby Gray were recently hired by The First Gregory W. Woodyard joins The First as Vice President and Assistant Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining The First, he served as the Financial Controller for a community bank in Chanute, Kansas. Greg earned a B.S. in Business with a Major in Accounting and a Minor in Computer Information Systems from Emporia State University. He was active in the Chanute community and served a term as city commissioner and mayor and as President of the Chanute Rotary Club. Greg was a board member of Chanute Regional Development Authority, Chanute Area Chamber of Commerce, and Chanute Office of Tourism. Robby K. Gray joins The First as Officer and Farm Manager in the Farm Management division of First Wealth Management. Prior to joining The First, he was a Vocational Agriculture Instructor with the Buhler (USD 313) School District. Robby earned an A.A. from Hutchinson Community College Briefly... In Kansas Banking