Pub. 9 2020 Issue 4

Pub. 9 2020 Issue 4 19 financial performance.” Grace said, “As a fourth- generation owner, I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to carry on my family’s banking legacy. Our vision for the future matters to our employees, our customers and our shareholders. I believe in community banking. Putting people first has always been — and always will be — what makes us stand out.” Remembering Leo William “Bill” Stolzer Leo William “Bill” Stolzer passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2020. He was born October 14, 1934, in Kansas City, Missouri to Leo Joseph and Lucille Hopp Stolzer. The son of a banker, Bill attended Bishop Hogan High School and graduated from Kansas State University in 1957. During his junior year at KSU, he met Kappa Kappa Gamma member Eleanor Griffith of Manhattan while at Kite’s, a favorite college hangout. Bill and Eleanor were married on Aug. 17, 1957. Upon his officer commissioning, Bill became a B-66 Tactical Navigator/ Bombardier stationed in England, where he and Eleanor made their home. Following the Air Force, Bill followed his father and father-in-law into community banking, joining T.J. Griffith at Union National Bank of Manhattan, Kansas. Bill eventually succeeded T.J. Griffith and ran Union National Bank for over 50 years in various capacities, including president, CEO and chairman. In 1969, Bill was instrumental in overseeing the construction of Union National Bank’s modern six-story office building near downtown Manhattan. Bill was active in the Kansas Bankers and American Bankers Associations, was a member of the board of directors of the ABA and served as national treasurer in 1987. In addition to other business endeavors, Bill served over 50 years as chairman of the 100-year-old Griffith Lumber Company. Providing expert and cost effective compliance and legal services to Kansas banks. Contact Allison Kernin, J.D., AAP or Meridith DeForest for more information. Ph: (785) 232-3444 | kbcs@ksbankers.com www.ksbankers.com What services does KBCS provide? • Compliance and legal assistance for bank transactions and human resources issues • Preparation and review of policies and agreements • Loan and account documentation review • Assistance drafting basic transactional forms and agreements • Advertising and website review • Regulatory compliance and employment law auditing services * • On-site training and consulting * * Additional fees apply. Contact KBCS for a proposal. AUDITING SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL KBA MEMBER BANKS