Pub 1 2021 Issue 4

August 2021 | 15 Laura Kamienski has joined Community Bank of Raymore as a Vice President in the Trust Department. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration, majoring in finance and economics, from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business. She then earned a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School in 2005. After 12 years of private practice in Chicago and Iowa, Laura joined the trust department of a community bank in Iowa, where she worked before coming to Community Bank of Raymore. Community Bank of Raymore has locations in Raymore, Peculiar and Harrisonville. It assists consumers and businesses in meeting their banking and wealth management needs. Its trust department associates work with families to help them understand what estate planning options they have and then to implement the plan the families establish. ■ To learn more about the Community Bank of Raymore, please visit cbronline.net, or call (816) 322-2100. Laura Kamienski Joins Community Bank of Raymore as Vice President in Trust Department Laura Kamienski Community Bank of Raymore Continued on page 16 Bank of Old Monroe BOOM Announces Leadership Transition The Bank of Old Monroe (BOOM) board of directors announced president and CEO Darrell Harke will retire effective Sept. 1, 2021. “Darrell has done an excellent job of leading the bank through a period of significant growth,” said Board Chair Dave Molitor. Harke’s successors will be Dale McDonald, CEO, and Casey Hopkins, president. Over the past 31 years, Harke has seen the bank grow from $40 million to over $500 million in assets and expand from a two-branch bank to five branches spanning Lincoln and St. Charles counties. Dale McDonald joined the bank in 2001. He began his career with BOOM as a compliance officer, and was promoted to EVP/CFO and joined the board of directors in 2005. Hopkins joined the bank as a loan officer in 2006 and grew his loan portfolio expeditiously. His ascent to leadership came in 2019 when he was promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president. “Our customers, employees and the communities we serve are what have allowed me to fulfill a successful banking career. I consider myself blessed to have had the opportunity to serve this great organization. I feel confident leaving the bank in the hands of two very talented and tenured individuals such as Dale and Casey,” said Harke. Harke will work through the end of August to facilitate a smooth transition. Upon retirement, he will remain on the board and serve as a bank and holding company director. “As CEO, I amexcited to continue leading the bank, building on our history of high performance while planning for future growth. I also look forward to working alongside Casey, who shares the same passion for our bank. His drive coupled with his vast skill set makes hima natural fit for president,” saidMcDonald. ■ Charla Whalen-Mueller AVP Marketing cmueller@bankofoldmonroe.com 636-462-0872 Darrell Harke Bank of Old Monroe