• Tina Jaramillo, Assistant Vice President, Commercial Banking • Lupita Orozco, Assistant Vice President, Treasury Management • Kamryn Armstrong, Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Capra Bank currently operates in Iowa and Texas. Venturing into the New Mexico market is a natural choice for Capra Bank due to the multi-decade connection between the Fuller and Leyendecker families. The father of Capra’s founder, Chairman and CEO Tut Fuller, partnered with the father of Capra’s president, Tyson Leyendecker, to enter the New Mexican banking landscape in 1998. “Recently, we’ve witnessed many bank mergers, acquisitions and closures in Albuquerque, all of which result in a negative impact on customers and our community. It’s a pleasure to be a part of a financial institution that will allow us to do what we do best, and that is to serve our customers and the community while creating a fantastic work environment for our team,” said Andres Garcia, president of Capra Bank in New Mexico. “We have assembled a team of the best bankers in Albuquerque with the goal of contributing to our community’s growth and helping our customers reach new heights in their business and personal lives.” Founded in 2022, Capra Bank was built upon two pillars: locally empowered, top-tier talent and industry-leading technology. Capra’s vision is to redefine what is possible in banking. Pacific Coast Banking School Names Joan Reukauf New President and CEO The board of directors of Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS) recently announced the selection of Joan Reukauf as its incoming president and CEO. Reukauf is succeeding PCBS President and CEO Gretchen Clafin, who plans to retire at the end of 2024 when Reukauf will assume the title of president and CEO. Reukauf comes to PCBS with deep connections to the school and a wealth of experience from her 20+ years in the banking industry. A PCBS graduate and current instructor, Reukauf most recently served as chief operating officer of People’s Bank of Commerce after a successful merger with Willamette Community Bank where she served as president and CEO. Reukauf also teaches for the American Banking Association and at Willamette University, where she received her MBA. “I am honored and excited to lead PCBS as the new president and CEO,” Reukauf said. “This institution has always had a very special place in my heart, and I am committed to building upon our very strong foundation to drive innovation, growth and success. I look forward to embarking on this journey and contributing to the ongoing legacy of excellence forged by those before me, along with the talented team at PCBS.” “Joan’s ties to PCBS and her experience as an instructor and leader in the banking industry make her uniquely qualified to lead PCBS into the future,” said Board Chairman Jack Heath. “Joan’s experience and energy will drive new initiatives that will benefit future generations of leaders in the banking and financial services industry.” IN MEMORIAM Sarah D’ion Johnson Former New Mexico banker Sarah D’ion Johnson passed away on May 12, 2024. The cherished daughter of former NMBA President and State Senator Don Kidd and his wife Sarrah Kidd, D’ion was born in San Angelo, Texas. She was raised in Carlsbad, where she excelled in school and became an accomplished equestrian. D’ion returned to school as a young adult, working hard to earn degrees from New Mexico State University, the University of Phoenix and Western State School of Banking — all while steadily advancing her career at Western Commerce Bank, first in Carlsbad and then at Western Bank in Alamogordo. Through her grit and perseverance, she ultimately earned the title of bank president, a trailblazing accomplishment that earned her the distinction of becoming the first female head of a financial services institution in New Mexico history. D’ion was a civic-minded and generous person; she served on various banking boards and gave her time freely to organizations such as the Rotary Club and Elks. As a banker in Alamogordo, she was particularly proud of the many opportunities she had to assist the men and women of our armed forces with their financial challenges, for which she was frequently recognized. She was even prouder to be a grandmother, which she became in 2012. D’ion was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, as well as her father, Don. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah; her son-in-law, Kevin; and their daughter, Darcy. She is also survived by her mother, Sarrah; her sisters, Vickye Faulk and Renai Kidd; her brother-in-law, David; her cherished nieces and nephews; and the many friends and loved ones she made during her journey, especially James Kelly. 26
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