Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

Academy Bank COO Tom Kientz notes that the community bank was eager to expand its deposit and loan services. Today, the community bank has successful relationships with HOAs across the country. is a full-service commercial bank with 80 branch locations in Arizona, Colorado, Kansas and Missouri. 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. Charles and several other surrounding counties, our community bank’s success lies in the communities we serve.

Community Bank 70

Community Bank Community Missouri Lending 70

Banking 2020

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

As community banks, we must recognize and be responsive to what our clients are demanding of us. Services include business bookkeeping, operational and financial consulting as well as small business brokerage advice. Banks must innovate and be nimble to address emerging client needs in the neighborhoods they serve.

Innovation 40

Innovation Missouri Kansas City Kansas 40

Independent Banker

MARCH 31, 2022

We asked community banks how they’re dealing with the resulting shifts in their employment models. Before remote work was an emergency measure to keep employees safe from a devastating virus, it was a perk some community banks offered to retain and attract talent. is among the community banks carefully navigating the new landscape.

Missouri 142

Missouri Community Bank Community Management 142