Kimberly and Grant worked alongside Joe for many years as he remained involved with the bank through his various roles as CEO, Chairman of the Board and later as an Honorary Director. When Kimberly stepped into his role of Chairman of the Board and CEO in January 2010, she continued the legacy set by her father and grandfather. While she continued to grow the bank, Kimberly remained committed to the core values demonstrated by each of them. She did this while contributing her own special blend of faith and compassion that continued to put the needs of the employees, customers and communities first. She selflessly served for almost 41 years at the bank. Just like her father and grandfather, Kimberly was also a strong supporter of the KBA. She was a BLOK Class of 2010 graduate and served on the Bank Management Committee from 2010-15. Also like them, she was deeply involved in her church and various organizations and nonprofits. In 2018, following a cancer diagnosis and ensuing treatments, Kimberly stepped down as CEO, but continued in her role as Chairman of the Board. She also continued to serve as an Executive Officer and Director of Centera Bank, as her father had. That same year, the fifth generation of the Butcher family took his place in the bank. Trenton Fairbank, the son of Kimberly, returned home to work in the bank after a career in engineering. He started as an entry-level employee, as did all the other family members before him. During his time at the bank, Trenton has had the opportunity to learn the family business while working alongside Joe and Kimberly. Trenton has held various roles, including Loan Officer, Security Officer, IT Systems Manager, Vice President, Director and Acting Chairman of the Board. On Jan. 1, 2025, Trenton was promoted to CEO. This was 105 years, to the day, that R.V. had started his first day of work at the bank. Recent years have been tough for the family with the passing of Donna in 2020, Joe in 2023 and Kimberly in 2025. Joe and Donna’s sons Robert and Grant are currently serving as Directors and Trenton assumed the role of Chairman of the Board in 2025. The Butcher and Fairbank legacy has been influenced and impacted by a countless number of people over the years. The family has been blessed with incredible employees whom they consider family and who deserve recognition and praise. The family and bank are honored to have been able to serve the communities over the past 105 years. The family members currently serving in the bank are excited to continue the legacy and values of those who came before them — and in the words of Joe, to always “just do what’s right.” (L-R) Grant Butcher, Kimberly (Butcher) Fairbank, Joe Butcher, Dea Ann (Butcher) Kreisman (standing), Donna Butcher (seated) and Robert Butcher. (L-R) KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham presented Trenton Fairbank, First National Bank in Cimarron, with the Century of Family Banking Award in honor of 100 years in the banking industry. Four generations of the Butcher/Fairbank family. (L-R) Trenton Fairbank, his mom, Kimberly (Butcher) Fairbank, and his grandpa, Joe Butcher, with Trenton’s two kids. Butcher/Fairbank family with the Century of Family Banking Award. Continued from page 16 18
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