OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSOURI INDEPENDENT BANKERS ASSOCIATION

2025 Pub. 5 Issue 1

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Mid America Bank Hires Amber Cope

Mid America Bank is pleased to announce Amber Cope has been hired as branch manager of its Osage Beach Branch. In this role, Cope will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and sales function of the branch. She will lead the branch in making sales calls, conducting training, processing transactions and setting up new accounts.

Cope brings nine years of banking experience to the position. “I love serving and building meaningful relationships with the surrounding communities. I also truly enjoy working alongside a team of such dedicated individuals,” says Cope. “To me, and the Mid America team, you are so much more than just another client. I strive to provide exceptional customer service and create a meaningful relationship with each interaction.”

Cope and her family reside in Camdenton where they enjoy lake life. In her spare time, she enjoys teaching children about work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy. 

Mid America Bank would like to welcome Amber to the team!

Mid America Bank Hires Brandon Kalista

Mid America Bank has announced that Brandon Kalista has joined the team as AVP and loan officer. Kalista will reside at the Columbia branch, where he’ll be responsible for evaluating, authorizing, recommending approval of and closing loan applications for consumer, residential, commercial and agricultural loans. 

In this role, Kalista is looking forward to engaging with local investors and entrepreneurs as they invest in our community. He aims to help his clients navigate the process of securing a loan. Before joining Mid America Bank, Kalista was previously employed at a local community bank and has over 14 years of banking experience.

Kalista and his family reside in Columbia, where he is involved in his local church. In addition, he has a passion for his community and enjoys being a part of its growth and development.

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