his family, bringing a wealth of agricultural knowledge to his work. After college, he briefly worked at K-State Agricultural Research Center — Hays, helping to develop new wheat varieties before transitioning to the banking industry. Andy is an active member of the Kinsley/Offerle community and serves on the Edwards County Economic Development Board, St. Joseph Church Property Council and Knights of Columbus. He also recently completed an eight-year term on the USD 347 School board and coaches his two young boys in all their sports activities. Andy is a graduate of Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, and currently lives in Offerle with his wife, Joni. Taylor Stos — Vice President/Senior Credit Analyst, First State Bank & Trust, Tonganoxie Taylor Stos has served as the head of the commercial underwriting department for almost three years. She has over eight years of experience in community banking, including several years serving as a state bank examiner for the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. Taylor is also a member of the KBA’s Young Bank Officers of Kansas Division and recently graduated with the 2023 Class of Leadership Southern Leavenworth County. Taylor is a graduate of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, and holds a certificate in business and commercial lending through the American Bankers Association. She resides in Topeka with her husband, their two sons and four fur babies. She is actively involved in the community through her sons’ activities, which include coaching youth basketball and assisting in activities for the local cub scout pack. Lance Tilton — Regional President, Astra Bank, Chapman Lance Tilton has over 15 years of experience in community banking and agricultural/commercial lending, with the past nine years at Astra Bank. He serves on Astra Bank’s Asset-Liability Committee, Special Assets Group, and is chair of the East Regional Loan Committee. Lance is perpetually active in his community, serving on boards of the Chapman Community Foundation, Irish Foundation for Educational Excellence, Chapman Lions Club, United Way of Geary County and Neighbor-To-Neighbor Abilene. Lance is a native of Quinter, Kansas and a 2008 graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. He is also a 2021 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking (GSB) KBA 0124 An independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association One-on-one health coaches at no additional cost. Get started today: bcbsks.com/BeHealthy “If I have a question, I have that support as I'm learning how to manage my life and my health.” Selene, BCBSKS member and program participant Registered nurses provide individualized support for: Asthma | COPD | Diabetes | Heart disease High blood pressure | High cholesterol | Maternity Stess management | Tobacco cessation | Weight loss 23
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