Securing Tomorrow’s Banking Workforce Following golf, attendees enjoyed the “Securing Tomorrow’s Banking Workforce” panel, where Kansas State University President Dr. Richard Linton and University of Kansas Chancellor Dr. Doug Girod shared how their institutions are preparing the next generation of banking and business leaders. Facilitated by John Dicus, President and CEO of Capitol Federal Savings, Topeka, and Julie Hower, President and CEO of Farmers & Drovers Bank, Council Grove, the discussion explored workforce trends, talent development and how the universities are harnessing the power of AI. Congressional Panel Kansas bankers then welcomed Congressman Ron Estes, Congressman Tracey Mann, and Congressman Derek Schmidt for a federal policy update focused on issues shaping the banking industry and the communities it serves. Facilitated by Chairman Kendal Kay, Stockgrowers State Bank, Ashland, and Doug Wareham, the conversation covered topics including the SCAM Act and efforts to fight financial fraud, the CLARITY Act, prospects for a tax reconciliation package, and progress toward a new Farm Bill. 2026 Jim Maag Golf Classic Golfers were welcomed to the annual Jim Maag Golf Classic on Friday. Thank you to Central States Capital Markets for sponsoring the time-honored tradition of the traveling trophy! The winning team was Carston Cooper and Scott Cooper with Patriots Bank, Garnett, and Tyson Oakes and Brad Oakes with FirstOak Bank, Independence, who ended the day with a score of 59. (L-R) John Dicus, President & CEO, Capitol Federal Savings, Topeka; Dr. Doug Girod, University of Kansas Chancellor; Dr. Richard Linton, Kansas State University President; Julie Hower, President & CEO, Farmers & Drovers Bank, Council Grove (L-R) KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham; Congressman Tracey Mann; Congressman Ron Estes; Congressman Derek Schmidt; Kendal Kay, President & CEO, Stockgrowers State Bank, Ashland
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