COMMUNITIES LEADING THE ECONOMIC PATH FORWARD THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND INTEGRITY Since its founding in 1887, the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) has remained a powerful voice for the state’s banking industry. At its core, KBA is dedicated to advocacy, education, and compliance—supporting the state’s 196 banks and the communities they serve. Led by President and CEO Doug Wareham and supported by a deeply engaged team, including Executive Vice President of Government Relations Alex Orel and Senior Vice President Kelly VanZwoll, the organization ensures Kansas banks are equipped to thrive in a competitive and ever-evolving financial landscape. “Our mission hasn’t changed in over a century,” says Wareham. “We are the lead advocacy 86 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 09
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