2025 YBOK Annual Conference Over 135 bankers and strategic partners gathered in Lawrence for the Annual Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Conference with KU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bill Self, Abrigo’s Elissa Brewer, Kansas State Treasurer Steven Johnson and more! Thank you, attendees and sponsors, for making this our biggest year yet! As part of their Corporate Citizenship initiative, YBOK donated $1,500 to Growing Food Growing Health to continue supporting the Lawrence community with food donations. Keynote speaker Harry Campbell motivated attendees to have a “get real” mindset. Kathy Taylor, EVP-General Counsel with KBA, highlighted the KBA’s agenda on federal issues for the next year and gave an update on the association. Lee Smith, Economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, gave attendees a look ahead at the economic state of the country. (L-R) Moderator Tyler Walden, Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC; Pat Gideon, Chairman, President, & CEO of Silver Lake Bank; and Julie Hower, KBA Chairman, President & CEO of Farmers & Drovers Bank. Leadership and building a successful career in banking were two highlights of the CEO Panel. KU Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Self spoke on building winning teams. Elissa Brewer with Abrigo shared insights on cybersecurity and fraud. State Treasurer Steven Johnson provided an update on his work as the state’s banker and his vision for the year ahead. 18
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