(L-R) KBA’s Rayanna Breshears, Brooke Renshaw, Nick Wolfe and Francis Scheuerman Caption: (L-R) Francis Scheuerman, Nick Wolfe Corporate Citizenship Recipient Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation/Robbins Banking Institute Every year, the YBOK Board and conference attendees select a Corporate Citizenship Recipient to receive $1,500 to help advance their organization’s mission. This year, through funds raised from conference attendees and the division, the Kansas Bankers Educational Foundation/Robbins Banking Institute partnership was selected to help fund a $500 scholarship for the next three semesters to the FHSU student who is working for the partnership as a liaison between the industry/KBA and university students. This student will help recruit current students to the banking program and be a representative of the industry/KBA at school-wide events. This year’s liaison is Brooke Renshaw, who is currently a senior at FHSU, double majoring in accounting and finance. 2025 YBOK President Announced Francis Scheuerman, UMB Bank Thank you to 2024 YBOK President Nick Wolfe, United Bank and Trust in Marysville, for your dedication and service to the Division. The Division is excited to announce Francis Scheuerman, UMB Bank in Kansas City, as the new 2025 YBOK President! In this role, Francis will not only lead the YBOK Division but will also be YBOK’s representative on the KBA Board of Directors for the next year, where he will be able to share valuable insight with the board on the developments and priorities of young bankers across the state. Economic Update Brent Bundick, Vice President & Senior Advisor, Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank Brent Bundick, Vice President & Senior Advisor at the Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank, provided an insightful economic update on inflation, the labor market, and the Fed’s recent action to lower interest rates. Brent talked about the likelihood of the continued rate decreases over the next year, the current strength of the industry in the Fed’s district, and how the ag economy is responding to continued low commodity prices and high input costs. Thank you, Brent, for your expertise! 21
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