Pub. 8 2019 Issue 5

September/October 2019 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 The championship team at the Jim Maag Golf Classic pose with sponsor, Central States Capital Markets. Carston Cooper, Brad Oakes, Tyson Oakes, Scott Cooper, Jim Lewis and Jim McLaughlin. Sam Chandler (INTRUST Bank, Wichita), Charlie Chandler (INTRUST Bank, Wichita) and Frank Carson III (Carson Bank, Mulvane) enjoy a morning on the golf course. Green Beret Commander and Kansas native Mark Nutsch shares his story of commitment, purpose, heroism and hope. Continued on page 10 With 40+ years of experience working with banks, Jeffrey Gerrish addresses significant takeaways for community banks in today’s environment. is a native of Washington County, Kansas, and was the subject of the 2018 blockbuster movie, “12 Strong.” Immediately following his presentation, the evening concluded with a reception on the Mountain View Terrace. Friday morning dawned, full of sunshine and beautiful Colorado weather for the golfers who played the Broadmoor’s West Course! Meanwhile, those who chose not to play golf were treated to the annual banker/spouse/guest breakfast and program, which featured Doreen Welsh, a flight attendant on U.S. Airways Flight 1549 as she shared her experience of “Miracle on the Hudson – 90 Seconds to Impact.” The afternoon featured two breakout sessions for bankers to choose from, including “Ten Most Dominant Issues for Bank CEO’s,” led by Geri Forehand of the Forehand Strategy Group, as well as, “Breathing FAR (Fire) Into Our Jobs,” by Scot Loyd from Swindoll, Janzen, Hawk & Loyd, LLC. After the The 2019-2020 KBA Leadership Team (left to right): Doug Wareham, KBA President & CEO; Jonathon Johnson, Chairman-Elect (Home Savings Bank, Chanute); Kurt Knutson, Chairman (Freedom Bank, Overland Park); Chris Donnelly, Past Chairman (Bank of the Prairie, Olathe); and Mike Ewy, Vice Chairman (Community State Bank, Coffeyville). Peggy Meader and Janet and Kirk Lowell listen intently as Doreen Welsh shares additional details of the “Miracle on the Hudson.”