Pub. 7 2018 Issue 6

August 2018 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 D id you know that over 100 businesses choose to become associate members of the Kansas Bankers Association each year? These associate members range from accounting firms, correspondent banks, consulting services, insurance services, investment services, legal services, title companies, technology firms, trust affiliates, and wealth management/ executive compensation companies. Several of our associate members value their relationships with Kansas banks so much that they have been members for over twenty years! Each of these companies brings their own special expertise to the table and stands ready to assist Kansas banks with solutions to help resolve any number of issues affecting our industry. Not only are they bringing top-of-the-line products and services, but associate members also provide non-dues revenue to your association by paying annual fees, sponsoring KBA events, conferences and seminars. Without their generous support, we would be limited in the scope of what we could offer you, our members. Should you choose to engage one of our associate members, please take a moment to thank them for the support they offer to the KBA and our banks! Each year, we publish an annual Associate Member Directory that is mailed out in the spring to all banks. If you’ve misplaced your copy, we are more than happy to email you a digital version that you may save to your computer. However, when searching for a solution, the best place to start is always the KBA website. We update our online Associate Member Directory constantly as we do get new members throughout the year. Lastly, we are always looking for new associate members! Does your bank work with a company that you feel is outstanding? Could their services be used by other banks in our state and is the company looking for more exposure to attract new clients? If the answer is yes, please consider sending their contact information my way. I’m more than happy to reach out to see if partnering together could benefit both them and the KBA. Feel free to contact me by email at bunruh@ ksbankers.com or at 785-232-3444 should you have any questions about our associate member or endorsed vendor programs. KBA LEADERS LEDGER – AUGUST 2018 Brenda L. Unruh, AAP Senior Vice President – Administration and Member Services