By The Missouri Independent Bankers Association
Pony Express Bank Announces New Hires
Crissy Mcafee
Pony Express Bank
Dave Hinck
Pony Express Bank
(Liberty, Missouri)
January 1, 2021 – Scott Page, President/CEO of Pony Express Bank, welcomes Dave Hinck as Senior Vice President of Lending. “We are pleased to have Dave in this role for our bank,” said Page. “With 3 local banks recently selling to large conglomerates, we felt it was the perfect time to have Dave join our team and let businesses in our community know that we are ready and willing to help them with their financial needs.”
Dave has nearly 30 years of banking experience in the Northland. He most recently served as Executive Vice President for KCB Bank (Academy Bank) in Kearney. Dave graduated from Central Missouri in 1990 with a B.S in Finance and also completed the Graduate School of Banking program in Madison, Wisconsin. Dave and his wife, Anita, have resided in Kearney with their two children, Austin and Logan for 16 years.
Scott Page also announced the addition of Crissy McAfee to the position of Vice President of Operations. Crissy is a lifelong resident of Orrick, having graduated from Orrick High School before beginning her 20+ year career in community banking here in the Northland. She lives with her husband of 20 years, Jeff, who works at Ford Motors and their 3 children, Brock, Blake and Keely.
Pony Express Bank is a locally owned and operated, 130-year-old community bank with one of the most extensive records of achievement in the area; with assets exceeding 220 million; and branches in both Liberty and Braymer. ■
Scott Page, President/CEO
816-781-9200 or
spage@ponyexpressbank.com
1st Advantage Bank Hires Jeff Gilbert and promotes Joe Armour
Jeff Gilbert
1st Advantage Bank
Joe Armour
1st Advantage Bank
Joe Armour has been promoted to executive vice president and chief credit officer of the bank after serving as senior vice president/senior lender for the last 10 years. During his tenure, Joe has helped grow and shape the bank’s lending portfolio and process. The new position will allow him to focus on more strategic issues going forward while maintaining the overall credit culture of the bank. His previous banking experience has been with Premier Bank, First State Bank and Enterprise Bank.
Jeff Gilbert was recently hired as senior vice president/senior lender. Jeff will be a key member of the bank’s staff in developing new business and maintaining existing relationships while overseeing the lending/support staff and daily lending functions. Jeff will also be involved in future strategic planning for the bank and engaging with other senior level staff members. Jeff was previously with Royal Bank and Frontenac Bank.
1st Advantage Bank is a full service community bank located in St. Peters, Missouri. We are dedicated to maximizing positive customer experiences through personal interaction with our staff, enhanced by efficient technology. ■
In Memoriam
Charles E. Butler II, 1947 – 2020
Charles E. Butler
Charles Edward Butler II, known to most as Charlie, 73, chairman of the board for Farmers & Merchants Bank, passed away Dec. 8, 2020 after a two-week battle with Covid. Mr. Butler had been with FMB for 44 years, and served as president and CEO until his retirement, at which time he took on the role as chairman of the board. He was also a member and past president of the Missouri Independent Bankers Association. Mr. Butler leaves behind his wife, Connie, three children, seven grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.
