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Many Kansas bankers who have led the association have also held prestigious state and national offices. Two KBA past chairmen have served as governor of Kansas (W.J. Bailey, 1913–1914, from 1903 to 1905; and Ben S. Paulen, 1924–1925, from 1925 to 1929).

Three have gone on to become chairman of the American Bankers Association (P.W. Goebel, 1909–1910, from 1916–1917; J. Rex Duwe, 1972–1973, from 1976 to 1977; and Earl McVicker, 2000–2001, from 2006 to 2007).And seven past chairmen have served as state bank commissioner (Roy A. Haines, 1939–1940; Emery E. Fager, 1980–1981; Deryl Schuster, 1985-1986; W. Newton Male, 1993–1994; Clancy Norris, 1997–1998; Ed Splichal, 1999-2000; and David Herndon, 2008-2009).

Established in 1887 by 56 charter members, the Kansas Bankers Association was one of the first five state banking associations formed in the United States. These early banking leaders came together to forge a unified voice for Kansas banks—laying the foundation for a legacy of advocacy, education, and service that continues to this day.

Throughout the association’s 138-year history, thousands of Kansas bankers have given unselfishly their time and talents to maintain the viability of the KBA and the banking industry in Kansas.

The KBA’s three divisions focus on supporting, providing education, and advocating for professionals within the banking industry, at a more concentrated level. Membership to a division allows your team to network with others across the state facing similar scenarios every day. Learn more below about the KBA Divisions.