OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT BANKERS ASSOCIATION

Pub. 3 2023 Issue 1

Mid America Bank Promotes Kremer and Wolfe to Assistant Vice President

Mid America Bank announced the promotion of Mindy Kremer to AVP, Internal Auditor, and Kelli Wolfe to AVP, Operations Manager.

Mindy Kremer has over 10 years of experience in the auditing and financial industry. In her role, Kremer is responsible for the overall internal audit program. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Missouri State University and a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from William Woods University. Kremer is a Central Missouri native and attends Immaculate Conception in Loose Creek with her husband and two daughters. Kremer also serves on the board for the Rape and Abuse Crisis Services.

Kelli Wolfe has over 15 years of banking experience in operations and business services. She also owned her own small business for 10 years. In her role, Wolfe is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the bank’s deposit operations center. She is a graduate of Chamois High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Colorado. Wolfe and her family currently reside in Loose Creek.

Mid America Bank would like to extend its congratulations to Mindy & Kelli on their promotions.

Kempker Hired as Chief Financial Officer

Matt Sinnett, President/CEO of Midwest Independent Bancshares, Inc. (MIB, Inc.) announced the recent hiring of Vernon Kempker. Kempker has joined the holding company as Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.

Kempker leads the finance and accounting team across all organizations and is a member of the Executive Management Team. “Vernon brings over 30 years of financial management experience to this position, including his extensive knowledge of investments. He fits in well with our current management team,” stated Sinnett.

He began his professional career in 1992 with a local hospitality resort in Lake Ozark, MO. His well-established career includes many years of finance and accounting experience with large corporations, where he has held a variety of senior financial management roles with concentrations in cost accounting, general ledger, financial services, and compliance. He worked closely with management on strategic initiatives at all levels.

Kempker earned two undergraduate degrees from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri: a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He received a Master of Business Administration degree from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.

Community Bank of Pleasant Hill Announces the Promotion of Dean Mansur to Assistant Vice President

Chairman William McDaniel, Vice-Chairman Jack Hopkins, President/CEO Lisa Nichelson, and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce Dean Mansur as Assistant Vice President.

Dean begin developing his banking knowledge in 2011 while working as a teller and in the loan area for both Community Bank of Raymore and Community Bank of Pleasant Hill. After graduating from Raymore-Peculiar High School, Dean continued his education at the University of Missouri, graduating in 2018. He then joined Community of Pleasant Hill, where his primary responsibilities are as a consumer and commercial lender while providing additional support in many areas of the bank.

Dean continues to expand his banking knowledge by attending the Barrett School of Banking and the MIBA Young Leadership Program.

Since joining our staff, Dean has served our community, volunteering his time in several organizations and related committees, such as the Cass County Coalition of Chambers and the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves as the President.

We congratulate Dean on his promotion.