Pub 7 2018 Issue 5

July2018 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 ABA Vice President Matt Brown (right) is joined by (left to right) Ed Elfmann, Joan Saenz, and Larry Seyfried to provide the BLOK Class an overview of the ABA and their role in Washington. Senator Pat Roberts’ Chief of Staff Jackie Cottrell gives a behind-the-scenes look into the day-to-day operations of a congressional office. The rooftop reception of Promontory Interfinanial’s heaquarters provided an amazing view of DC. Pictured left to right are: Greg Easter, Beth Easter (INTRUST Bank, N.A., Lawrence), Laura Paitz, Grant Paitz (INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita), James Baker, Anna Banker (INTRUST Bank, N.A., Wichita), and Jared Hatesohl (United Bank & Trust, Linn). Rocky Anderson (Alliance Bank, Topeka) and his wife Leanna, enjoy the amazing view of the DC skyline. ABA staffers offer an informative overview of the organization to the 2018 BLOK class. Pictured left to right are VP-Voter Education Fund Elizabeth Coit, VP-Grassroots Advocacy Laura Lilly, VP-Political Engagement Cara Gavagan, and VP-ABA State Association Alliance Matt Brown. Tyler Bachman (First Heritage Bank, Overland Park), Ryan Gilliland (FHLBank Topeka), and Patrick Bolen (Bank of Prairie Village, Fairway) pause for a photo at the Promontory Interfinancial Rooftop Reception. BLOK class members had the opportunity to ask questions of ABA staffers. Pictured left to right are: Tanna Thompson (Astra Bank, Abilene), Tyler Bachman (First Heritage Bank, Overland Park), Tom Galbrecht (Bank of the Prairie, Olathe), and Nicole Burczyk (Country Club Bank, Prairie Village). BLOK class member Stephen Hendrickson (Citizens State Bank of Marysville, Hanover) paused for a picture in front of the White House with his wife Brenda and daughters Nicole and Emily.