Amy Barber
Amy Barber is Trust Fiduciary and Compliance Manager with Central National Bank in Topeka, where she has served for nearly 30 years. Amy has been active on the Trust Acceptance & Account Review Committee and the KBA Trust Division Board, where she currently serves as President.
Amy is a 1996 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a concentration in accounting. She is also a 1997 graduate of the School of Trust & Financial Services. Amy has two children: Zane and Jazmyn. Aside from her work, Amy enjoys gardening, being active and singing with her church.
Frank Carson IV
Frank Carson IV has more than two decades of banking experience and is currently President & CEO of Carson Bank. Frank is an active member of KBA, having previously served on the KBA Board of Directors and as President of the Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Division. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business management from Kansas State University and is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Frank and his wife Kourtney have four children: Frank V, Henry, Kit and Greta. Outside of the bank, Frank can be found enjoying KSU sports, hunting, fishing or spending time outdoors with family and friends.
John Dicus
John Dicus is Chairman and CEO of Capitol Federal Savings Bank in Topeka. John brings more than 40 years of banking experience to the KBA Board, having been with Capitol Federal since February 1985.
John earned his bachelor’s degree in business and his MBA from the University of Kansas. He and his wife Brenda have three grown daughters: Ellen, Emily and Laura. In his spare time, John can be found on the golf course.
Stephen Hendrickson
Stephen Hendrickson is with Citizens State Bank of Marysville, where he is Branch President of the Hanover location. Stephen has been with the bank since 1991. He has been active with the KBA, having previously served on the Lending Committee, State Affairs Committee and the Kansas Ag Bankers Division, where he currently serves as the division’s President. Stephen is a graduate of the 2018 Bank Leaders of Kansas class. He is also an active community member serving on various foundations and as a volunteer fire department member.
Stephen is a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in agronomy and soil and water conservation. He is also a 1996 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Stephen and his wife Brenda have three grown children. Aside from banking, Stephen enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time with his grandkids.
Brian Hoban
Brian Hoban has been with Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, since 2020, where his current role is Managing Director, Corporate Banking. Brian has served on multiple committees aside from KBA, including the Supporting Kids Foundation where he is a Past Board President, and Boys Hope Girls Hope. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Rockhurst University and is also a graduate of the Executive Development Institute, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado.
Brian and his wife Megan have three children: Ally, Carly and Brock. Aside from banking, Brian’s hobbies include golf and youth sports. He enjoys leading a training process that grows franchise value and market share through the development of talent.
Troy Hutton
Troy Hutton is President, CEO & Chairman of the Board with First National Bank of Hutchinson, where he has served since 2013. Prior to his current position, Troy was President & CEO of Heritage Bank Arizona. Troy has also served on KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee and the KBSI Board. He is also the 2026 Chair of the Reno County Chamber.
Troy received his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary of the Plains College. Troy and his wife Nikki have a daughter, Alexis. When he isn’t working, Troy likes spending time with his family, traveling or golfing.
Beth Masterson
Beth Masterson is Commercial Loan Officer — Vice President with Legacy Bank in Wichita. Prior to her current role, Beth managed the bank’s loan operations team for 12 years. Beth also currently serves as the Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Division Board President. Beth received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wichita State University. She is also a 2025 graduate of the Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) program.
Beth is passionate about advocating for the future of community in Kansas by building strong relationships, supporting local businesses and strengthening the communities we serve. Beth and her husband Kyle have two children. They enjoy supporting their kids’ numerous activities and traveling with friends and family.
Vance Ruggels
Vance Ruggels has been in banking since 1988 and is currently President of Southwind Bank in Natoma. Vance has been an active KBA member, having previously served on the KBA Education Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Fort Hays State University.
Vance and his wife Stephani reside in Russell and have three children. Outside of the office, Vance can be found spending time with his grandchildren, traveling with family or playing on the golf course.
Justin Sparks
Justin Sparks is President & CEO of Bankers’ Bank of Kansas and brings more than 20 years of banking experience to the KBA Board. Justin has also served on KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business marketing and management from New Mexico State University, as well as an associate degree from Cowley Community College.
Justin and his three children, Jade, Peyton and Cale, reside in Wichita. Outside of the office, you can find Justin spending time with his kids and friends or working on his fitness and yard. Having grown up in a small Kansas town, Justin believes in community banks and the value they bring to their customers and communities served.
