32 BRIEFLY IN KANSAS BANKING CSB&T In Ellsworth Announces Promotions of Muchow and Frazier Megan Muchow, who joined Citizens State Bank and Trust Co. in 2007, has been promoted to vice president/cashier. The advancement follows the recent retirement of long- time cashier and vice president, Diane Buchholz. The Board of Directors of CSB&T approved Muchow’s promotion at its March meeting. Muchow is originally from Ellsworth and graduated from Kansas State University in 2003. Since her time at CSB&T, she has also completed the Schools of Banking Fundamentals and is now attending the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado, where she is expected to graduate in July. As cashier, Muchow is responsible for managing operational activities, overseeing customer relationships and implementing annual goals and objectives. “We are honored to have Megan on staff at CSB&T, and her collaboration at the executive level now will be a great benefit to the bank,” said David Brownback, president and chief executive officer. The Board of Directors of Citizens State Bank & Trust Co. recently promoted Payton Frazier to operations officer. “We are thrilled to promote Payton from within our bank,” said David Brownback. “She is a valuable employee and will excel in her leadership role. We are proud of her involvement in our community as well.” Frazier started working for CSB&T in Ellsworth in May 2021. In her short time with the bank, she has been in the role of Teller/Customer Service Representative as well as Operations Assistant. In her new position of Operations Officer, Frazier will continue to be able to serve customers, as well as assist with operational/ deposit functions of the bank. She will be attending the School of Banking Fundamentals this year, and is a 2018 graduate of Fort Hays State University. Frazier is involved in the community by coaching girls’ softball and youth girls’ basketball. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy going on adventures in their side-by-side and attending concerts. Brownback concluded by saying, “Payton is committed to serving our customers and we greatly appreciate her contributions to CSB&T.” McDowell Earns CTFA Designation Shannon McDowell, JD, CTFA, Vice President and Trust Officer, Trust Department of Guaranty State Bank & Trust Company in Beloit was recently awarded the Certified Trust & Fiduciary Advisor (CTFA)* designation from the American Bankers Association in Washington, D.C. In order to be certified, McDowell completed Wealth & Trust Schools Level 1 & 2 and the Advanced Wealth & Trust Schools curriculum of the American Bankers Association, then passed the CTFA certified test. McDowell graduated summa cum laude from Fort Hays State University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in Pre-Law and Political Science. He then graduated with his Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law in 1993. He has practiced law for 28 years in the areas of estate and real estate law in north-central Kansas. McDowell joined Guaranty in 2020. *The CTFA designation is a distinguished professional credential offered by the American Bankers Association. It is awarded to individuals possessing certain levels of experience and education in the trust profession; they must pass a rigorous exam, maintain continuing education and agree to abide by a code of ethics. The CTFA exam covers many areas including fiduciary planning, tax law and planning, investment management and ethics. Farmers Bank and Trust Announces New Senior VP, COO Bobbi LaViolette has recently been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Operations Officer at Farmers Bank and Trust. LaViolette began her career with Farmers Bank and Trust in Great Bend as a teller in 2007 after receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Fort Hays State University in 2006. Prior to her promotion, she has held a variety of positions with the bank, including New Accounts, Operations Supervisor, Assistant Cashier, Head Cashier, Director of Operations & BSA Officer.
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