Independent Banker

APRIL 30, 2022

Independent Banker’s annual listing top-performing community banks of 2021 alongside interviews with some of the winners. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success. In true community bank fashion, each has its own story to tell and its own path to success.

Community Bank 172

Community Bank Community Montana Taxes 172

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

We let our actions speak for the bank.” Mark Zaback, Jonah Bank of Wyoming. Under the big Montana sky, Mark Zaback helps lead a community bank with a cowboy code. Western Region Award Recipient. Mark Zaback , Jonah Bank of Wyoming. Bank assets: $280 million. Casper, Wyo. Title: CEO.

Wyoming 94

Wyoming Kansas City Community Bank Community 94

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Jim Gowen, Merchants & Planters Bank. Central Region Award Recipient. Merchants & Planters Bank. Bank assets: $250 million. When Gowen first arrived at Merchants & Planters in 1983 to serve as its president and senior lending officer, the bank had two branches and $47 million in assets. Jim Gowen Sr.

St. Louis 105

St. Louis Community Bank Community Leadership 105

Independent Banker

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Early Air Force service prepared the way for community banking in California. military personnel in the region. After some protesting on my part, explaining repeatedly that I knew absolutely nothing about banking, Mom used the classic mothering tactic of reminding me, “You know son, ‘Nothing ventured, nothing gained.’ ”.

Community Bank 79

Community Bank Training Community Montana 79