Pub. 5 2016 Issue 6

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 16 Briefly... In Kansas Banking Cuy Mauck To Be Next President Of Rose Hill Bank Cuy D. Mauck has been chosen to succeed Roger Kepley as President and CEO of Rose Hill Bank, executive January 21, 2017. Mr. Kepley, who recently announced his intention to retire, will continue to serve in the interim. The announcement was made by Donald R. LacKamp, President and CEO of American State Bancshares, Rose Hill Bank’s parent company. Mr. Mauck has served as Executive Vice President, Director of Commercial Lending at Rose Hill Bank for the past four years. A graduate of Wichita State University and the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin, he has spent nearly 30 years in banking, holding key positions at several area financial institutions prior to joining Rose Hill Bank in 2012. As head of the commercial lending division, he has vastly expanded Rose Hill Bank’s role as a commercial lender in the Wichita market, transitioning it from a primarily consumer-focused institution to a viable resource for businesses and consumers alike. In addition to his career in banking, Mr. Mauck and his wife Kerri have owned numerous businesses and commercial properties in Wichita. His community activities include Past Chairman of the Board for Mennonite Housing, and member of the Allocations Committee of United Way. “Cuy has done an outstanding job developing our commercial banking capabilities,” explains outgoing President Roger Kepley. “I have no doubt that come January, I’ll be leaving our customers as well our staff in very capable hands.” Mr. Kepley’s forthcoming retirement will follow nearly 40 years in banking. He has served as President and CEO of Rose Hill Bank since 2011 when the Bank was purchased by American State Bancshares. Rose Hill Bank is celebrating its 110th year as a Kansas-owned community bank. In addition to headquarters in Rose Hill, the Bank maintains branches in Augusta, Wichita and Salina. Rose Hill Bank is a subsidiary of American State Bancshares which also owns American State Bank & Trust with branches in nine other Kansas communities. The Company holds combined assets of more than $750 million. American State Bancshares Names Merrily Guyer As New Head Of Mortgage Lending American State Bancshares has appointed Merrily M. Guyer as the new Director of its residential mortgage subsidiary, American Community Mortgage. She replaces Alan H. Schmidt who is retiring after a long and successful career in mortgage lending. The recent announcement was made by American State Bancshares President and CEO Donald R. LacKamp. Ms. Guyer, who joined the Company’s Rose Hill Bank subsidiary in March, is a seasoned veteran of the mortgage industry. In her 20+ year career she has been directly involved in virtually every aspect of the mortgage loan process, working with realtors and helping prospective home buyers secure the necessary financing. In her new role she will oversee and coordinate the residential lending operations for the holding company’s three Kansas community banks as well as its subsidiary loan operation in Manhattan, Kansas. “In her relatively short time with our organization Merrily has demonstrated excellent management skills as well as a deep understanding and appreciation of the needs of customers wishing to buy a home,” said Mr. LacKamp. “She will be an excellent successor to Alan.” Rose Hill Bank Names Chad J. Stafford To Advisory Board Of Directors Wichita businessmen Chad Stafford has been selected as the newest member of the Rose Hill Bank Advisory Board. The announcement was made recently by Rose Hill Bank President and CEO Roger Kepley. Mr. Stafford is President of Occidental Management, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate development, brokerage and property management firm based in Wichita. In addition to representing more than a dozen local properties including several high-end retail centers, Wichita’s Union Station, and the Historic Delano Shopping District, Mr. Stafford’s Occidental team is currently converting the massive Overland Park Xchange facility near Kansas City into high-tech office space. Mr. Stafford’s