50-YEAR CLUB Awards Bruce Trimble, Citizens State Bank Congratulations to Bruce Trimble on an incredible achievement: 50 years of service in Kansas banking. Bruce began his banking career while attending college, working at what is now Kaw Valley Bank (formerly First Motor Bank) in Topeka, Kansas. He officially joined The Citizens State Bank on June 1, 1974, starting as a Teller, marking the beginning of a career defined by steady leadership, growth and commitment to community banking. When Bruce first started at Citizens State Bank, assets were modest, and operations reflected a much different era of banking. As the industry evolved, Bruce advanced through the organization, serving as Cashier by the mid-1980s, later taking on the role of Board Secretary and ultimately being named President/CEO in January 1995. Under his leadership, the bank experienced significant growth in both assets and geographic reach. Bruce played an integral role in the expansion of Citizens State Bank over the decades. In 1982, the bank constructed a new main office building in Gridley, relocating to its current site on East Main Street. As community needs grew, additional branches were established in New Strawn, Hamilton, Madison, Lyndon and Burlington, followed by the acquisition of First National Bank of LeRoy, further strengthening the bank’s presence across multiple Kansas communities. Beyond physical expansion, Bruce oversaw major milestones in the bank’s history, including Citizens State Bank’s 100th anniversary in 2011, celebrated with community-focused events across all locations. Growth continued into the Flint Hills region in 2012 and later with the merger of Olpe State Bank in 2021, bringing Citizens State Bank to 10 locations and reinforcing its long-standing commitment to serving rural Kansas. Throughout his 50-year career, Bruce has witnessed — and guided — tremendous changes in banking, from manual processes to modern financial systems. His leadership, vision and dedication have had a lasting impact on Citizens State Bank and the communities it serves. Congratulations to Bruce Trimble on this remarkable achievement and for five decades of service that exemplify the very best of Kansas community banking. Charlie Chandler, INTRUST Bank Congratulations to Charles Q. “Charlie” Chandler IV on an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of service to the banking industry and the Kansas banking community. After earning a business degree from Kansas State University and an MBA in finance from Northwestern University, Charlie began his banking career in 1976 through the management training program at First National Bank in Wichita, now INTRUST Bank. From the start, he demonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to relationship banking that would define a distinguished career spanning five decades. In 1996, Charlie was elected Chairman, President and CEO of INTRUST Bank, becoming the fourth generation of the Chandler family to lead the organization. He later assumed the role of Chairman, President and CEO of INTRUST Financial Corporation in 2009. Under his leadership, INTRUST has remained one of Kansas’ premier financial institutions, known for its strong values, community focus and commitment to serving customers and employees alike. 20
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