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We are pleased to announce that Sam Chandler will be the next president of INTRUST Bank. Sam represents the 5th generation of the Chandler family to lead INTRUST. His distinguished background, leadership experience, and tenure with INTRUST have prepared him to confidently lead the company into the future. In a recent Wichita Business Journal article, Sam shared, “I have tremendous respect for all the employees through the years who have made this place what it is. I know that we have an incredible team... We are really well positioned to succeed going forward, and I can't wait to see what we accomplish.” Sam succeeds Jay Smith, who will retire after 32 years. “We have benefited greatly from Jay’s intellect, work ethic and leadership,” said Charlie Chandler, INTRUST Chairman and CEO. “Looking forward, Sam is ready to embrace this role and lead INTRUST into the future. He has worked very hard to prepare himself for this responsibility.” Read more in the Wichita Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/gHGZCwcy
Congratulations to Cecilia Thibault, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist, for being selected by the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce to participate in the 40th anniversary of Leadership Wichita. Leadership Wichita is an immersive program offering community and business leaders valuable insight into local government, economic development, education, and media. We’re proud to have Cecilia represent INTRUST this year and look forward to hearing about her experience.
Congratulations to our marketing automation strategist, Travis Richardson, on being named an Outstanding Young Professional in Marketing by the Wichita Business Journal. Your dedication to producing quality work and willingness to help others makes us proud.
We welcomed summer with our annual employee and retiree picnic at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Wichita, Butler County, and Harvey County employees and their families enjoyed the beautiful weather, feeding the giraffe, petting stingrays, and more. Thank you to Sedgwick County Zoo for hosting us and to the many employees who volunteered their time to make sure the picnic was a success.
INTRUST employees Caitlin Sharp and Kristin Johnson recently presented at Wichita Public School’s College and Career Bootcamp for incoming seniors. Their session aimed to provide students with financial education that can ease the transition from high school to college and the workforce. Thank you, Wichita Public Schools - USD259, for the opportunity to help empower students through a deeper understanding of money management basics.
Ready, set, go Team INTRUST! This past Saturday, some INTRUST employees and their families participated in the Wichita Riverfest River Run. Great job, everyone!
Congrats to the 3 INTRUST employees who graduated from the W Group Mentoring program.
Congratulations to Megan Hoffman, deputy general counsel, on being named an Outstanding Young Legal Professional by the Wichita Business Journal. Thank you, Megan, for being an invaluable contributor to your department and to INTRUST.
Every spring, community members from around the Wichita area participate in the Ark River Clean-Up, helping collect tons of litter from the Arkansas River. Thank you to our INTRUST employees and all community members who took initiative to help prevent pollution and keep the river clean for recreational use and local wildlife.
An INTRUST team comprised of Mary Gerdes, Crissy Shumard, Spenser Gales, and Mike Dunn, recently participated in the SBDC Kansas at JCCC: A Kansas SBDC Lending Summit. During the event, Crissy played an integral role in leading roundtable discussions on accessing funds and served as a panelist for the “Ask a Banker” session. This was a great opportunity for business owners and startups to gain valuable insights into the SBA funding process and connect with lenders. We are honored to have been a part of this event and look forward to future opportunities to support Kansas entrepreneurs.
