Summer 2016
Vol. XIV
SALINA - OHIO
(785) 827-5522
SALINA - 9TH
(785) 827-1264
BENNINGTON
(785) 488-3344
MINNEAPOLIS
(785) 392-2136
WAMEGO
(785) 456-1806
LUCAS
(785) 525-6445
SYLVAN GROVE
(785) 526-7155
Ready, Set, BaZing!
BSB is excited to announce a new way to
save! This August, BSB launched exciting
new checking account programs, powered
by BaZing, designed to help you save money, as well as acquire peace of mind with
options such as road side assistance, cell
phone protection, travel accidental death
insurance and identity theft protection, all
while having the choice of receiving a great
interest rate on your checking account(s).
As part of our commitment to provide
the very best checking products & services
we have upgraded our checking account
programs that provide benefits never seen
before. These new programs provide our
customers with a whole new layer of value
and convenience.
Three new consumer checking account
options are now available: Gold, Silver &
Bronze. Each different option provides a
level of BaZing benefits for you and your
family. See your BSB representative to find
out more on how these programs can best
fit your needs.
Shazam Bolt$
Introducing our latest service for our
customers: Shazam Bolt$!
Shazam Bolt$ is a new feature by BSB’s
debit card provider that allows customers
to:
transaction control feature, which will allow
for immediate action if the customer loses
their card or suspects fraudulent activity on
their card. All of these features are completely FREE!
View balance information for a debit
card’s primary account
Receive a variety of transaction
alerts
Receive suspicious transaction alerts
Temporarily block future transactions on a card
ATM locator within the Shazam
Bolt$ mobile app
A user guide is available via BSB’s Online
Banking website, www.bsbks.com, under
the Consumer Banking menu.
With this, customers will be able to view
information pertaining to their BSB card if
they are not already signed up for Online
Banking, and if they already use Online
Banking, it will supplement their existing
BSB features.
If you have any questions, please contact
your local bank representative.
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In addition, you can use Shazam Bolt$
to block and unblock your card with the
The Bolt$ app is available for FREE on
the Google Play and Apple stores. You can
also register, and login through the app.
Otherwise you can register and login at https://bolts.shazam.net/ShazamWebPortal/
index.php
Dwayne Walls Retires After
45 Years with Bennington
State Bank
Dwayne Walls
announced earlier this Spring
his retirement at
The Bennington
State Bank on
April 1, 2016.
Dwayne and
Shari, his wife, are from Duncan, Oklahoma. They have two children, Jeff and
Brandi, who both live in Oklahoma City.
Dwayne graduated from Oklahoma State
University and the Graduate School of
Banking, University of Colorado. Dwayne
and Shari moved to Kansas after college
to accept a position teaching Vocational
Agriculture and FFA Advisor at Miltonvale,
Kansas. Two years later he accepted a loan
officer position with The Bennington State
Bank.
“I remember when I started at BSB, the
bank had total assets of approximately $6
Million with a lending limit of less than
$45,000.00.”
“I never thought I would see as many
changes in banking over my 45 year span
as there have been. It has been a rewarding experience to watch the bank grow and
expand to the different locations. I have had
the opportunity to work with the best customers anyone could hope for. BSB grew its
reputation as an agricultural lender, which
enabled us to grow the loans at Bennington.”
Dwayne was elected to the Board of Directors in 1977 and the Secretary of the Board
in 1992, having served in both capacities
until 2015. In addition, Dwayne served as
the Chairman of the KBA Ag Division and
served on teaching staff of Dr. David Kohl at
the Kansas-Nebraska Ag Lending School.
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BSB Minneapolis employees serve
breakfast at MinneK.
Dakota Rohleder, Bennington and Cassee Cole, Salina
supporting events in Salina
Downtown.
BSB delivered cookies to nurses in Salina in recognition of
Nurse’s Day to show our appreciation of their hard work.
BSB employees and family members
serve food at Bennington’s PRCA Rodeo.
BSB is a proud sponsor of the Sculpture Tour. We most recently purchased a rotating
sculpture for schools in USD 305 “Eggcited” (left). “Buckaroo & Buddy” (center) are
located at our Ohio location. “Header” (right) is located at the Salina Soccer Complex.
BSB President Burke Matthews talked to
first graders about saving their money.
BSB customer, Rod Seehafer (former
coach of Salina’s, Melanie Ohlson)
received recognition for his 600th win as
basketball coach on Jan 15th.
Mike Berkley makes a big splash at the bank’s employee swim night.
Salina 9th Street employees celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
While doing training at the Lucas branch, Beth Bunger (Salina) stopped
to check out the sights.
Salina employees strike a pose after the
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids’ Sake
event, where they won the Spirit Award.
Minneapolis High School seniors
learn about career options
through BSB at the Senior Fair.
Minneapolis High school and Junior High students spent the day “cleaning up” as a way
to pay back the community for the support
they receive.
Salina employees showing off their BSB shirts
and jeans. Employees could wear jeans for a
donation to CAPS.
Connie Bradley, Salina, was the winner of
the Valentine Basket that was put together
as a fund-raiser for the bowling team for Big
Brothers Big Sisters – Bowl for Kid’s Sake.
Sylvan Community Day prize winners with their bikes sponsored by BSB.
BSB employees helped serve food to Community Day attendees.
BSB Wamego employees with their float for the Wamego
4th of July parade.
Dwayne Walls Retires
cont.
He is a 45 year member of the Bennington
Lion’s Club, having held all officer positions.
Dwayne is currently the Chairman of the Bennington PRCA Rodeo, Director of Kansas Association of Rodeo Committees and Director of
the Ottawa County Community Foundation.
“I never thought of a career in banking, not
having a relationship with a bank growing up. I
think BSB is the only bank I would have worked
at, a bank that genuinely cares about its employees and customers.”
Lyn Leach Retires
Lyn Leach was
employed at the
Lucas branch
in March 2009
as a Teller/
Customer Service
Representative,
and continued
in her position when BSB acquired the Pony
Express Community Bank in March 2011. She
recently retired July 1, 2016. Says Lyn, “Math
was my worst subject in school and after a year
of college in accounting and a few other jobs
in Payroll and warranty for construction; the
weather girl on Smoky Hills Public Television
and for the Russell County Sheriff and County
Clerk Office; banking has been her lifelong
career since graduating in 1966!”
Born and raised in Hawaii, Lyn moved to
Lucas with her husband Trent after he retired
from the Air Force in 1996 to help his Dad
operate Leach & Naegele Hardware. They have
two grown sons, Chris who lives in Lucas and
now helps his Dad with the Leach & Naegele
operation and Kiano who lives in Colorado.
They have two beautiful grandchildren, A’ris (9)
and KeKoa (18 months).
Lyn says, “I will miss my customer’s a lot! You
are truly their confidant. Small communities
and rural areas allow you to really know your
customers; you know their needs, their likes
and dislikes, sometimes more than you want to
know, but it all comes down to great customer
service! What I loved about Bennington State
Bank, we were not just another BSB employee,
we were committed to serve our communities.
We were a strong financial team striving for the
same goals!”
Lyn continues to fill her time with church,
Lucas Chamber of Commerce, Lucas Theater
and as a youth group director, as well as filling
the needs of aging parents. She hopes to see
her “GOLD” at the end of the rainbow when
she enjoys more family time, grandma time,
trips back to Hawaii and truly enjoying her
FREEDOM and RETIREMENT!
New Employees
Featured Employees
Kurt Spachek joined BSB in
March 2016 as a Branch Manager
at the Sylvan Grove branch. He
grew up in northern Marion
County on the edge of the Flint
Hills, attending Centre High
School. Kurt attended K-State
and after graduating, worked for the State
Banking Department in Dodge City, KS, and most
recently managed a S&L in Sidney, NE. He has
a wife of 22 years, Linda, and four children. His
hobbies include chasing the kids, woodworking,
and boy scouting. Kurt is “looking forward to
getting to know everyone in the Sylvan Grove and
Lucas areas”.
Brett Mitchell joined BSB
in May 2016 as a Loan Officer,
Assistant Vice President at the
Salina Ohio branch. He was born
and raised in Salina, KS and has
seven years of banking experience with a focus in commercial
lending. Brett married his high school sweetheart,
Jenny, in 2013 and they recently welcomed their
first child, Collin, to the world in October, 2015.
He enjoys vacationing with his family and golfing
in his free time. Brett is “very excited to be a part
of the BSB family, and looks forward to developing lasting relationships with both current and
future customers alike”.
Natasha Hollis joined BSB
in May 2016 as a Compliance
Officer at the Salina Ohio branch.
She grew up in a small farming
community and participated
in 4H where she had her first
experience with banking when
she borrowed money to buy two
lambs and feed. She later began her compliance
career specializing in risk management and
auditing. Away from the office she enjoys cycling,
gardening, traveling, and seeking out locally
owned restaurants with family and friends.
Natasha is “excited to be a part of BSB where no
customer is too small and everyone is treated like
family”.
Erika Taylor joined BSB in
May 2016 as a Loan Document
Specialist at the Salina Ohio
branch. She grew up in Salina, KS
and graduated from South High
School. Before joining BSB she
worked four years for a bank in
Customer Service. She has three
children and enjoys spending her time volunteering at First Southern Baptist Church, being with
friends and family, reading, baking, cooking and
taking her black lab for walks. Erika is “excited
about my new adventure with BSB! I’m looking
forward to learning more about the loan side of
banking”.
Phyllis Vaupel joined BSB in
June 2016 as a Teller and Customer Service Representative at the
Lucas branch. She has worked for
two other local banks in the past
39 years. Her and her husband,
Rick, have lived in Lucas for 38
years and raised two boys, who are now married.
They have been blessed with two grandchildren
and a wonderful family. She enjoys antique tractor
pulls and tractor drives, fishing, gardening and
just anything to be outside in nature. Phyllis is
“looking forward to working with fellow employees as well as meeting and serving customers”.
Cody Silhan joined BSB in
July 2016 as a teller at the Salina
branches. He grew up in Solomon, KS and is currently enrolled
at K-State Salina pursuing Tech
Management and Political Science degrees. Aside from working
at BSB and school, Cody enjoys
riding and tinkering on his ironhead Harley,
playing guitar, politics and being involved in his
community. He looks forward to “more community service opportunities through BSB, in and out
of the office”.
Garrett Pounds joined BSB
in June 2016 and is currently
working in the training program
at the Salina Ohio branch. He
graduated from Fort Hays State
University with a degree in Agriculture Business. In his free time
he enjoys hunting and fishing.
Garrett looks forward to “meeting new people and
learning all about banking”.
Darren Nay joined BSB in May
2016 and is currently working
as a Compliance Analyst at the
Salina Ohio branch. He grew
up in Bennington, Kansas and
graduated from Fort Hays State
University with a B.S. in Business
Management. Darren enjoys spending time with
his friends and family, as well as going hunting
and watching sports. Darren looks forward to
“working for the bank I grew up with.”
Anna Braden joined BSB
in 2011 as a Teller at the
Wamego branch. She has
lived in Wamego for over 20
years, but is originally from
Iola. Before coming to BSB
Anna worked for Caterpillar
for 15 years, then was a Stayat-Home Mom. She and her husband of nine
years, Chris, have three daughters; Kristin
(22), Kimberly (19), and Kinsley (7). Together
they own a floor covering business - Complete
Flooring Experts. When she’s not working,
Anna enjoys auctions, home improvement
projects, reading books by James Patterson,
and being the troop leader for Girl Scout
Troop 3036. Anna loves her job at BSB and the
“nice people I’ve met here!” There’s a special
place in her heart for the car loads of daycare
kids that come through and yell “Hi, Anna!”
Whether or not they are excited to see her, or
to get suckers and stickers, she’s still unsure.
Bonnie Barrett-Fose
joined BSB in March 2013
and is currently working in
the Wealth Management/
Operations Department
at the Salina Ohio branch.
She grew up in Stockton,
KS, then moved to Salina in
1986 where she started working at the Salina
Family YMCA, where she is still employed.
Bonnie and her husband, Ron, have one son,
Blake, and two grandchildren. Bonnie is very
passionate about working out and helping
others learn to live a healthier lifestyle. In
her spare time she loves spending time with
her family, especially her grandchildren,
and having a girl’s weekend running half
marathons. Bonnie “enjoys working in the
wonderful family atmosphere and is proud to
say she works for a Hometown Bank.”
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