Pub. 6 2017 Issue 1

January 2017 13 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 K BA’S BANK LEADERS OF KANSAS (BLOK) program is set to continue in 2017, and this year’s class will include a bevy of banking industry talent from across the Sunflower State. Nineteen Kansas bankers will participate in four BLOK training sessions that will arm them with the knowledge and information needed to be a credible and effective advocate for the Kansas banking industry. The first session is scheduled for February 7-9 and will center on the 2017 Harold A. Stones Public Affairs Conference in Topeka. Members of the 2017 BLOK Class are: Kyle Allen,Vice President, United Bank & Trust, Sabetha; Mike Brown, Senior Vice President, Security 1st Title, Wichita; Mandy Burton, Cashier/BSA Officer, First National Bank of Elkhart, Elkhart; Sam Chandler, Syndication Lender, INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita; Ryan Commerford, Chief Financial Officer, First Bank Kansas, Salina; Jeff Emmot, Business Development Relationship Manager; INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita; Jonathon Johnson, President/CEO, Home Savings Bank, Chanute; Vance Keller, Vice President, First National Bank, Syracuse; Mark Kennedy, Trust Officer Citizens State Bank & Trust Co., Ellsworth; Shellee Maginness, Vice President/ Branch Manager, Farmers State Bank, Manhattan; Ben Murphy, Assistant Vice President, Heritage Bank, Topeka; Cody Palen, Vice President, Astra Bank, Hays; Bryce Porter, Branch President, Citizens State Bank of Marysville, Waterville; Travis Ray, Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager, Guaranty State Bank & Trust Company, Smith Center; Scott Rock, Research & Development Manager, Central National Bank, Junction City; Greg Saville, Senior Vice President, First National Bank and Trust, Phillipsburg; Eric Stofer, Chief Financial Officer, Kansas Bankers Association, Topeka; Julie Voelker, President, Community National Bank & Trust, Independence; and Brett Wicker, Vice President/Ag Loan Officer/Appraiser, Bank of Commerce, Chanute. 2017 BLOK CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 2017 BLOK Sponsors are: • CalTech, Olathe • INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita • KBA Insurance, Inc., Topeka • Professional Bank Consultants, LLC, Shawnee • Bankers Bank of Kansas, Wichita • Central States Capital Market, LLC, Prairie Village traveling to bowl games and basketball tournaments. John also was a rancher and farmer. He grew up fixing fences, attempting to eradicate musk thistle, and locating stray cattle. One of his greatest pleasures came from driving through the pastures and checking cattle. For many years he was involved with C.H. White and Sons, a family agricultural operation. When visitors would be here, he took pride in taking them to the pastures and showing Santa Fe Trail ruts and sharing the rich history of the area. John and Marty were the hosts for the third Symphony in the Flint Hills where they welcomed thousands of visitors to their Lakeview Pasture south of Council Grove. Much as John loved Council Grove, the Flint Hills, the bank, and the National Guard, his greatest joy came from his children and grandchildren. His true legacy can be seen in daughter Julie Hower, her husband John, and their daughters Hailey andAlly; son Steve White, his wife Laura, and their children Evelyn and Leo. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol, and an infant daughter Susan. He is also survived by many cousins, nieces, and a host of friends and colleagues.