BRIAN HOBAN Brian Hoban has been with Country Club Bank, a division of FNBO, since 2020, where his current role is Managing Director, Corporate Banking. Brian has served on multiple committees aside from KBA, including the Supporting Kids Foundation where he is a Past Board President, and Boys Hope Girls Hope. He earned his Bachelor of Science in accounting from Rockhurst University and is also a graduate of the Executive Development Institute, Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. Brian and his wife Megan have three children: Ally, Carly and Brock. Aside from banking, Brian’s hobbies include golf and youth sports. He enjoys leading a training process that grows franchise value and market share through the development of talent. TROY HUTTON Troy Hutton is President, CEO & Chairman of the Board with First National Bank of Hutchinson, where he has served since 2013. Prior to his current position, Troy was President & CEO of Heritage Bank Arizona. Troy has also served on KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee and the KBSI Board. He is also the 2026 Chair of the Reno County Chamber. Troy received his bachelor’s degree from St. Mary of the Plains College. Troy and his wife Nikki have a daughter, Alexis. When he isn’t working, Troy likes spending time with his family, traveling or golfing. BETH MASTERSON Beth Masterson is Commercial Loan Officer — Vice President with Legacy Bank in Wichita. Prior to her current role, Beth managed the bank’s loan operations team for 12 years. Beth also currently serves as the Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Division Board President. Beth received her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Wichita State University. She is also a 2025 graduate of the Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) program. Beth is passionate about advocating for the future of community in Kansas by building strong relationships, supporting local businesses and strengthening the communities we serve. Beth and her husband Kyle have two children. They enjoy supporting their kids’ numerous activities and traveling with friends and family. VANCE RUGGELS Vance Ruggels has been in banking since 1988 and is currently President of Southwind Bank in Natoma. Vance has been an active KBA member, having previously served on the KBA Education Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from Fort Hays State University. Vance and his wife Stephani reside in Russell and have three children. Outside of the office, Vance can be found spending time with his grandchildren, traveling with family or playing on the golf course. JUSTIN SPARKS Justin Sparks is President & CEO of Bankers’ Bank of Kansas and brings more than 20 years of banking experience to the KBA Board. Justin has also served on KBA’s Federal Affairs Committee. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business marketing and management from New Mexico State University, as well as an associate degree from Cowley Community College. Justin and his three children, Jade, Peyton and Cale, reside in Wichita. Outside of the office, you can find Justin spending time with his kids and friends or working on his fitness and yard. Having grown up in a small Kansas town, Justin believes in community banks and the value they bring to their customers and communities served. 24
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