Pub. 5 2016 Issue 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 6 KBA BOARD ANNOUNCES SUCCESSION PLAN T HE BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) recently adopted a long- range succession plan naming Doug Wareham, KBA’s Executive Vice President of Government Relations as the successor to Chuck Stones the current President/CEO of the statewide organization that represents 272 banks and over 13,000 bank employees across Kansas. KBA President & CEO Chuck Stones has announced his retirement, effective September 1, 2019. The transition plan has been put into place and will be completed by Mr. Stones’ retirement date. The succession plan includes the immediate promotion of Mr. Wareham to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (EVP-COO). Executive leadership responsibilities will transition from Mr. Stones to Mr. Wareham over the course of the transition plan. Mr. Stones began his career at the KBA in August of 1986 and has served as President and CEO since 2004. “It has been my privilege to work and advocate for a great industry for over 30 years,” Stones stated. “Once this transition concludes, I look forward to the “next phase” of life and finding new opportunities to make a difference,” he continued. KBA Chairman Jim Hoskins, CEO of the Baxter State Bank, stated that, “The KBA has achieved a long list of accomplishments under the direction of Chuck Stones and we are very fortunate to have Chuck’s support with helping guide a seamless transition over the course of the next three years.” Mr. Wareham, who has led the KBA’s government relations efforts since joining the association staff in 2004, will become only the 7th chief staff officer since the organization was established in 1887. Hoskins adds, “KBA’s Board of Directors is completely confident that Doug Wareham will continue the strong tradition of leadership that has established the KBA as a trusted resource for Kansas bankers as well as state and federal policy makers serving in Kansas and in Washington, D.C.” Doug Wareham Chuck Stones Chuck Stones has announced his retirement, effective September 1, 2019 Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) recently adopted a long-range succession plan The transition plan has been put into place and will be completed by Mr. Stones' retirement date. Doug Wareham, as the successor to Chuck Stones Announcement of Succession Plan at the Kansas Bankers Association