Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Looking for an avenue to increase its deposit base, Academy Bank tapped into a market it hadn’t explored before: homeowners associations. Academy Bank in Kansas City, Mo., Photo by Jason Tracy.

Kansas City 91

Kansas City Kansas FDIC Community Bank 91

Independent Banker

MAY 2, 2016

Although there have been many changes during the past 110 years, we believe our community bank’s founding families, of which many of those relationships still continue within our shareholder base, are proud of where we are today. Our community bank has kept up with technology. He has 25 years of banking experience.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Missouri Lending 70

Banking 2020

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Banks must innovate and be nimble to address emerging client needs in the neighborhoods they serve. As community banks, we must recognize and be responsive to what our clients are demanding of us. The perennial challenge in the industry is for banks to find ways to foster deeper and more satisfying relationships with clients.

Innovation 40

Innovation Missouri Kansas City Kansas 40