banking industry in the coming months. His presentation also explored broader economic indicators, sector performance forecasts and potential policy shifts on the horizon. KBA Proudly Welcomes New Board Chair In a time-honored tradition, outgoing Board Chair Gene Dikeman presented incoming Board Chair Julie Hower with the symbolic KBA watch, marking the official transition of leadership. Meet your 2025-2026 Officer Team Jim Maag Golf Scramble Winners A big thank you to Central States Capital Markets for sponsoring the traveling golf trophy. Your support makes this tradition truly special! Congratulations to This Year's 50-Year Club Award Recipients Century of Family Banking Award — The Butcher/ Fairbank Family Congratulations to the Butcher/Fairbank family for a century of dedication to serving their communities! Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation The Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation’s (KBEF) 5th Annual Auction & Raffle was a record-breaking success, raising $51,013, the highest total in the event’s history! Proceeds will directly support KBEF’s mission to provide scholarships for (L-R) KBA's Doug Wareham, Chair-Elect Kendal Kay, Stockgrowers State Bank in Ashland, Chairman Julie Hower, Farmers & Drovers Bank in Council Grove, Past-Chair Gene Dikeman, Bank of the Plains in Hutchinson, and Vice-Chair Kyle Campbell, Astra Bank in Abilene This year's winning team posing with Dan Stepp (far left) and Connor Stepp (far right) of Central States Capital Markets is Roger White, Charles Derby, Kenny Wilk and William Wilk (not pictured) from First State Bank & Trust in Tonganoxie with a score of 54! R.A. Edwards, Bank Director, First National Bank & Trust of Hutchinson (former Chairman/CEO) Barney Horton, Farmers Bank & Trust, Atwood, Chair Emeritus (former Chairman/CEO) Trenton Fairbank, First National Bank of Cimarron, receives the Century of Family Banking Award. 10
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