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Apr 1, 2008

Pam Ryser has joined TCK as a Trust Officer.

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors (TCK) is pleased to announce the addition of Pam Ryser, Trust Officer. Pam, a lifelong resident of Wathena, Kansas, comes to TCK with over 13 years of trust experience. Pam earned her Associate of Science Degree from Missouri Western State College in 1981 and attended the 1999 School of Trust & Financial Services. Most recently, Pam was with The Trust Company (and successors thereof) of St. Joseph, Missouri, serving as a Flexible Spending Administrator for nearly 40 companies and an IRA Account Administrator. Her experience consists of accountadministration, including opening new accounts, monitoring daily activity, processing contributions and distributions, and various tax reporting and balancing functions. Pam will add to TCK’s Northeast Kansas presence. TCK currently maintains a Trust Service Office in Lawrence, Kansas and Trust Service Desks in Leavenworth, Everest, Atchison, and Kansas City, Kansas.


Pam’s new role with TCK positions the company for real growth opportunities. The retirement planning industry will be powered by extraordinary growth factors for the next 20 years as Baby Boomers plan for and enter their retirement years. “Just as we assist our clients with their financial planning needs, we also plan for the future as a company. We take pride in offering high quality trust and investment management services and we know that it takes good people, like Pam, to do so,” says Mike Goldak, TCK Senior Vice President & Trust Officer, Leavenworth, Kansas.

 

Jan 31, 2008

Linsner Promoted to EVP/Appointed to TCK Boards

The Boards of The Trust Company of Kansas (TCK) and TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, Inc. (TCK’s holding company) are pleased to announce the promotion of Martha L. Linsner to Executive Vice President.  “Martha has excelled at everything the Board has asked her to do”, said TCK President Steve English in his announcement of the promotion to TCK employees on Friday, January 25th, 2008.  English further credited the cooperativeness of all of TCK’s employees as a huge factor in Martha’s success stating, “She understands that and will continue to team with TCK’s employees to make TCK both a great place to work and a great place for our clients to prosper.”
Linsner was also appointed a Board Member on the following boards:

  • The Trust Company of Kansas

  • TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, Inc.

 

Aug 8, 2006

J.R. English has joined TCK as a Trust Officer.

J.R. is a 1994 graduate of the University of Kansas and has served in the U.S. Army for the past ten years, working in the intelligence field until June of 2006.  His job included assignments in Kentucky, South Korea, Kuwait, the United Kingdom and Afghanistan.

J.R. is excited about his return to Kansas and anxious to learn all he can about the trust industry. He is currently working in TCK’s unique asset department. Unique assets like farms, homes, oil & gas, closely-held businesses, limited partnerships, life insurance, annuities, and promissory notes have extensive documentation requirements. Gaining knowledge within this area of the trust industry will be invaluable over the coming years.


Jul 31, 2006 TCK Hires Two New Administrative Assistants

SHELLI NESTELROAD
Shelli Nestelroad joined TCK in March 2006 as an Administrative Assistant to Dianne Allison.  Shelli comes to TCK with 10 years of employee benefit experience and a career background that includes experience in the banking, legal and insurance fields.  Her current role includes opening new account and asset transfers, various trust administration duties, and the day-to-day operations of several different types of accounts. 

Shelli enjoys working with people and building personal relationships with clients.  She has the ability to relate well to others and make them feel comfortable.

 

Jul 20, 2006

Dianne Allison, a senior vice president of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, is beginning her term as president of the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) Trust Division. The office brings varied responsibilities with an organization that covers areas such as education, legislation, regulation, and public relations.

Allison's efforts will focus on leading the organization in its many functions: monitoring, advising, and educating Kansas bank trust departments and trust companies on regulatory changes and legislative issues, and conducting a fall trust conference in Wichita. She will serve on several banking committees including Federal Affairs, Retirement and Governing Council. Allison recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where she met with Kansas legislators, regulatory agencies and national banking associations. She will also preside over the KBA Trust Division board and co-chair the MOKAN regional trust conference (a nationally recognized trust conference) in 2007.

Allison has served as a senior vice president and trust officer for TCK Trust & Financial Advisors since 1991. She has earned the designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), and serves as a board member for the Wichita Children’s Home.


Jan 27, 2006

TCK Appoints New Trust Officers, Clarke and Huskin

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the promotion of two of their employees to the position of Trust Officer.  Carol Clarke and Lisa Huskin were approved by the Board of Directors during TCK’s quarterly meeting on January 27th, 2006.
   Clarke, a native of Medicine Lodge and graduate of Kansas State University, joined TCK in August of 2004. Her responsibilities have included opening new accounts, following up on account transfers, setting up securities and working with all aspects of qualified retirement plan accounts.  In her new role, she will be adding responsibilities with greater company-wide detail analysis, oversight and training.

Huskin, a native of Wichita and a member of the Wichita financial community for nearly 25 years, joined TCK in 2001. Her responsibilities have included security settlement accounting, income transaction posting, mutual fund reconciliation, serving as a resource for operational aspects of CDs, mutual funds and savings bonds, and maintain files. In her new role, she will be assisting with the day-to-day management of operations, facilitating cross-training, working with trust administrators on operations issues as well as taking over the responsibilities related to tax reporting.

 

Jul 29, 2004

CityArts Kids Supply Drive: TCK offers match for kiln donation

Wichita, Kan. - CityArts kids need a new $1,000 kiln. The Trust Company of Kansas (TCK) wants to help give them one.

"Wichitans and businesses have stepped forward to help CityArts kids, but we're nowhere near our goal. Hopefully this matching donation will get things revved up again," says Steve English, TCK president. TCK is the sponsor of the CityArts Kids Supply Drive that launched in early July.

The octagonal 110-plug kiln is estimated to cost $1,000 and will be used to fire various clay creations. It is a permanent investment topping the CityArts Kids Supply Drive Wish List located at www.supportingthearts.com. TCK will match the first $500 donation dollar-for-dollar towards the purchase of the kiln. Donations go directly to CityArts and are 100% tax-deductible.

The CityArts Kids Supply Drive provides needed supplies for programs such as art classes for U.S.D. 259 schools that have no arts budget, youth camps and classes, and specialty classes for mentally-challenged and physically-challenged youth.

The new campaign encourages businesses and citizens to choose from a CityArts Wish List at www.supportingthearts.com and make a corresponding donation. To have the list mailed to you contact Martha Linsner at (316) 264-6010. The needed supplies range from inexpensive paintbrushes to digital cameras and jewelry-making supplies.

The CityArts Kids Supply Drive is part of the Wichita: Supporting the Arts campaign, more information is available at www.supportingthearts.com. The campaign is underwritten by The Trust Company of Kansas. Sponsors include Credit Union of America, Fahnestock Heating AC and Electric, Koch Siedhoff Hand & Dunn LLP, Marketing Resources, Pen Publishing Interactive, Prairie Pines, Printing Inc., Wichita Clinic and Wilson Darnell Mann Architects.

 

Jul 28, 2004

TCK Welcomes New Vice President and Trust Officer

Jon M. King, J.D., Vice President and Trust Officer, is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law where his emphasis was on tax and estate planning. Jon also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Fort Hays State University. Jon has over eleven years of trust, estate, investment, financial and retirement planning and has managed the Trust Departments of two large commercial banks.

Jon is involved in a variety of professional organizations, including the Douglas County Bar Association, the Kansas Bar Association, the Douglas County Estate Planning Council (Past President) and the Judge Hugh Means Inns of Court. Jon is a member of the Kansas Bar Association’s Real Estate, Trust & Probate and Tax Sections as well as the Kansas Banker’s Association’s Trust Division. Jon currently serves on the Executive Committee, as Treasurer, of the Lawrence Schools Foundation and on the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce and City of Lawrence/Douglas County ECO2 Committee. He is past Chair of Leadership Lawrence and a 1998 graduate of the program; he is also past Chair of the Lawrence Presbyterian Manor Advisory Board and he serves on the Advisory Board of Lawrence Meals-On-Wheels, Inc. as General Counsel. He previously served on the Board of Directors of Brookcreek Learning Center; and served with Hannah’s House Finance Committee, United Way, Junior Achievement, Lawrence Business/Education Partnership and the Corporate Volunteer Development Council. He is an active member of the Lawrence Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus and Corpus Christi Church.

 

Jul 26, 2004

Janis Bunker, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK’s Lawrence office, has joined the Board of Directors for Lawrence Community Theatre.

 

Jul 23, 2004

Congratulations to Sheryl Hammond for being selected as one of Wichita's top women in business. Sheryl was among ninety-0ne women recognized at the Women Who Mean Business Awards Gala on August 7 for their exemplary achievement among women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders who continue to contribute significantly to the community as they bring their companies to greater levels of success. The theme for this year's gala was "Power 100-A Parade of Champions."

 

Jul 23, 2004

The Trust Company of Kansas Volunteer Helps Allocate Nearly $10 Million For United Way of the Plains Community Programs

Martha Linsner, Vice President & Trust Officer of The Trust Company of Kansas helped to ensure that nearly $10 million in United Way of the Plains donations will be invested for maximum community impact by serving on the United Way's Allocation Review Panel.
Each Allocation Review Panel volunteer served during April and May on one of the 10 panels that reviewed programs within the following areas: strengthening children and families, assisting the elderly, meeting basic needs, and fostering health and independence. Collectively the volunteers  reviewed 102 programs at 36 agencies. Each of the 160 volunteers attended a training session, three to six agency site visits and an evening wrap-up session. The volunteers reviewed program design, client outcomes and detailed agency budget information.

The volunteers recommended $9,962,107 in 2005 funding for 89 local programs. Eleven new program requests, two at agencies new United Way, were recommended for funding. The new agencies represent the beginning of a new community impact process at United Way of the Plains that invites all health and human service nonprofits to submit program proposals to meet needs within the community. The remaining amount raised during United Way's fund-raising campaign will go to support United Way InfoLine, United Way Volunteer Center, United Way Give Items of Value Program, community planning activities and overhead expenses.

 

Jul 23, 2004

Mike Goldak, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK’s Leavenworth office, has been selected to serve on the board of directors of the Patrons of the Leavenworth Library Foundation.

 

Jul 23, 2004

Mike Goldak, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK’s Leavenworth office, made a presentation to the Kansas City Chapter of Independent Fee Appraisers.

Jul 1, 2004

We are pleased to announce the newest addition to TCK Trust & Financial Advisors (TCK) operations staff. Zina Thompson joined TCK on June 1, 2004. Building on her 15+ years of banking and trust operations experience, Zina is responsible for the bulk of TCK’s security processing activity, including daily trade settlements and income collection.

A native of Wichita , Zina is a devoted wife and the mother of 2 children, ages 10 and 4. In her spare time she enjoys movies, cooking, and scrapbooking.


May 29, 2004

Local Trust Officers Attend Nationally Recognized Conference

Janis Bunker and Dan Brogren, both of the Lawrence branch of The Trust Company of Kansas, recently attended the 24th annual MoKan Midwest Trust and Financial Services conference in Kansas City, Kansas.  The conference was co-chaired by Bunker, who is also the outgoing president of the Kansas Bankers Association.

MoKan is the premier trust conference in the Midwest, drawing attendees from 26 states.  Bunker and Brogren attended the conference to learn about legal and regulatory changes from Washington, D.C., specialized care for an aging population, management of assets, the global economy and financial markets, and trends in estate planning.

Bunker is the Senior Vice President and Trust Officer for the Lawrence branch, and has served the Lawrence community since the branch opened in 1991.

Brogren is a Vice President and Trust Officer for the Lawrence branch.  Brogren has over 22 years of managing trust relationships and investments.

 

May 5, 2004

The following officers of The Trust Company of Kansas attended the  
MOKAN Midwest Trust & Financial Services Conference May 5 - May 7 in Overland Park, KS:
Lawrence: Dan Brogren & Janis Bunker
Leavenworth: Mike Goldak

Wichita: Dianne Allison, Vicki Broderick, Steve English, Martha Linsner, William Mills , Terry Richards

 

Feb 25, 2004

In January Paul Fowler, Vice President and Trust Officer of The Trust Company of Kansas, received the Chris Blackwell Award of Volunteer Excellence at the annual meeting of the Arthritis Foundation, Kansas Chapter. This award is the highest annual service award given by the Chapter. Fowler completed his two-year term as chairman of the board for the foundation and was elected to a one-year term as co-chairman of the board for 2004.

 

May 23, 2003

The following TCK trust officers attended the 24th Annual 2003 MOKAN Midwest Trust and Financial Services Conference May 14-16, 2003 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Lawrence: Dan Brogren & Janis Bunker
Leavenworth: Mike Goldak
Wichita: Dianne Allison, Vicki Broderick, Steve English, Martha Linsner, William Mills , Terry Richards

 

May 1, 2003

TCK Senior Vice President Attends American Bankers Association Conference

Janis C. Bunker, a Senior Vice President & Trust Officer with The Trust Company of Kansas, attended the American Bankers Association Trust, Wealth Management and Marketing Conference in Tampa, Florida.  The conference addressed issues affecting America's banking industry including the economic outlook, tax developments and investment developments.  The highlight of the conference was an industry update from Cynthis A. Glassman, a commissioner on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 

Bunker is the outgoing president of the Kansas Bankers Association, an office that brought varied responsibilities covering education, legislation, regulation, and public relations.  She is co-chairing the 2003 MOKAN regional trust conference (a nationally recognized conference) that begins May 14 in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Nov 1, 2002 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is please to announce the addition of Sheryl
Hammond
, Vice President and Trust Officer. Sheryl, who is a Wichita native
comes to TCK Trust & Financial Advisors with over 23 years
of fiduciary experience with the largest trust department in Kansas. Her
experience includes personal trust administration, estate and investment
planning and management, and retirement account administration.

A Wichita West High School graduate, Sheryl attended Wichita State
University.

"Sheryl will be a tremendous asset to TCK Trust & Financial Advisors because of
her previous experience in dealing with many of the issues our clients face
every day," said Steve English, president. "We are excited to have her as a
part of our team." Sheryl enjoys working with people and developing personal
relationships with her clients and their families.

 

Aug 19, 2002

Dianne Allison Promoted To Senior Vice President and Trust Officer

Dianne Allison has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Trust Officer of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors. She earned the promotion through consistent efforts in developing new business, while continuing to provide outstanding personal service to her existing clients.

Allison has worked in the banking industry since 1981, serving the trust area since 1988. She joined TCK Trust & Financial Advisors in 1991. Allison performs a variety of duties for TCK and administers all types of accounts. She particularly enjoys developing personal relationships with her clients as she works to meet their financial needs.

"The Board of Directors is grateful for Dianne's efforts, and confident that she'll continue to provide outstanding service to existing and future clients," said Steve English, President."

 

Aug 19, 2002

Dianne Allison, vice president and trust officer with TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, has recently been elected to the Kansas Bankers Association's Board of Directors. Allison will serve a three-year term.

As part of her duties Allison will provide insight into legislative and regulatory issues, help plan the Kansas Bankers Association Fall conference, and plan the MoKan Midwest Trust and Financial Services conference in 2003.

Allison has worked in the banking industry since 1981, serving the trust area since 1988. She joined TCK Trust & Financial Advisors in 1991. Allison performs a variety of duties for TCK and administers all types of accounts. She particularly enjoys developing personal relationships with her clients as she works to meet their financial needs.
"The staff at TCK is very proud of Dianne's new position, one that she is more than qualified for. We're confident that she'll help the Kansas Banker's Association achieve even more success, " said Steve English, TCK president.

 

May 15, 2002

Janis C. Bunker, a senior vice president of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, is beginning her term as president of the Kansas Bankers Association Trust Division. The office brings varied responsibilities with an organization that covers areas such as education, legislation, regulation, and public relations.

Bunker's efforts will focus on leading the organization in its many functions: monitoring, advising, and educating Kansas bank trust departments and trust companies on regulatory changes and legislative issues, and conducting a fall conference. She will serve on several banking committees including Federal Affairs, Retirement and Governing Council. Bunker will attend a trip to Washington, D.C., where she will meet with Kansas legislators, regulatory agencies and national banking associations. She will also preside over the KBA Trust Division board and co-chair the MOKAN regional trust conference (a nationally recognized conference) in 2003.

Bunker has served as a senior vice president and trust officer for TCK Trust & Financial Advisors since 1991. She has earned the designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA), and is also known for her service to the United Way, March of Dimes, and the American Heart Association.

 

May 6, 2002 Janis Bunker and Dan Brogren, both of the Lawrence trust office of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, recently attended the 23rd annual MoKan Midwest Trust and Financial Services conference in Kansas City, Kansas.

MoKan is the premier trust conference in the Midwest, drawing attendees from 26 states. Bunker and Brogren attended the conference to learn about legal and regulatory changes from Washington, D.C., specialized care for the aging population, management of assets, the economic environment, employee benefits developments and trends in estate planning.

Bunker is the senior vice president and trust officer for the Lawrence trust office, and has served the Lawrence community since the branch opened in 1991.

Brogren is a vice president and trust officer for the Lawrence trust office. Brogren has over 22 years of managing trust relationships and investments.

May 6, 2002 Nine members of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors' staff recently attended the 23rd annual MoKan Midwest Trust and Financial Services conference in Kansas City, Kansas. In attendance were TCK president Steve English, William (Bill) Mills, Terry Richards, Vicki Broderick, Dianne Allison, Mike Goldak, Dan Brogren
and Janis Bunker.

MoKan is the premier trust conference in the Midwest, drawing attendees from 26 states. TCK Trust & Financial Advisors' staff attended the conference to learn about legal and regulatory changes from Washington, D.C., specialized care for the aging population, management of assets, the economic environment, employee benefits developments and trends in estate planning.

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors was chartered in 1990 as the first independent trust company dedicated to providing high quality trust and investment management to individuals, businesses, and charitable clients within the state of Kansas. Since inception, their experienced staff has continued to provide careful asset management and personal service. The interests of their clients demand nothing less.

May 6, 2002 Mike Goldak, senior vice president and trust officer for the Leavenworth branch of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, recently attended the 23rd annual MoKan Midwest Trust and Financial Services conference in Kansas City, Kansas.

MoKan is the premier trust conference in the Midwest, drawing attendees from 26 states. Goldak attended the conference to learn about legal and regulatory changes from Washington, D.C., specialized care for the aging population, management of assets, the economic environment, employee benefits developments and trends in estate planning.

Mike has been providing financial planning and investment management services to individuals and companies in the Leavenworth area since 1976. In 1993, he joined TCK Trust & Financial Advisors where he saw an opportunity to practice a client-centered approach rather than one primarily concerned with operations.

Oct 25, 2001

We are pleased to announce that Daniel P. Brogren has joined TCK Trust & Financial Advisors as Vice President and Trust Officer in our Lawrence , Kansas office.  Dan comes to TCK with more than 20 years of experience in the trust business.   He will work with TCK clients as an investment and planning advisor.  Most recently, Dan was involved in fundraising work for a private foundation.  Prior to that, he worked in the trust and investment business, and has now returned because “I learned that working with families through trusts and estates is my vocation,” he said.  

With more than 20 years of experience, Dan surely has something special to offer to TCK clients. He has worked with clients to answer their questions, discern their needs, and address their fears.  According to Dan, “This ability to communicate helps me help clients meet their goals.” He looks forward to learning how everything is integrated at TCK Trust & Financial Advisors , and working to bring new relationships to the fold.  

Dan earned his BBA at the University of Michigan and his MBA at the Loyola University of Chicago. He attended the National Trust School at Northwestern University and completed a personal trust graduate course at Cannon Financial Institute. In addition, he has attended MOKAN's Midwest Trust & Financial Services Conferences, Kansas Trust Conferences and Franke & Associates' workshops. He has served a term on the Kansas Bankers Association Trust Division Board, and presently serves on Topeka 's Leave a Legacy Speakers Bureau.

Oct 25, 2001 Martha Linsner, Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors recently finished the American Bankers Association National Graduate Trust School and has successfully completed all of the requirements for the highest designation available in the trust industry, Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).  The Institute of Certified Bankers awards this certification to individuals demonstrating profi­ciency in 4 distinct areas: Fiduciary Law and Trust Activities, Per­sonal Finance and Insurance, Tax Law and Investment Management.  Steve English, President of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors commented, "TCK Trust & Financial Advisors congratulates Martha on this personal achievement. Quality people are the essence of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors.”

Sep 1, 2001 PaulFowler, a vice president and trust officer with TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, will be participating in the Leadership Wichita Class of 2001 program offered by the Wichita Area Chamber of Commerce.The Leadership Wichita program is focused on identifying 20 individuals that have demonstrated leadership in the Wichita community, developing their leadership principles and skills, and inspiring those individuals to increase their leadership in the community. Fowler will undergo eight days of training in a number of locations throughout Wichita. Fowler's experience in business and community has qualified him for the opportunity. Fowler has over 20 years of trust and financial experience in the Wichita area and serves on the board of directors of the Arthritis Foundation Kansas Chapter. Fowler has previously served as chairman of the Arthritis Foundation Kansas Chapter, chairman of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Presidents Club, president of the Wichita Youth Home board of directors, and president of the Sales and Marketing Executives of Wichita Club.

 

Sep 1, 2001 Terry Richards, Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors recently graduated from the American Bankers Association National Graduate Trust School and has earned the highest certification available in the trust industry, Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA).  The Institute of Certified Bankers awards this certification to individuals demonstrating profi­ciency in 4 distinct areas: Fiduciary Law and Trust Activities, Per­sonal Finance and Insurance, Tax Law and Investment Management.  Steve English, President of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors commented, "The Trust Company is proud to sponsor the continuing education of our experienced, knowledgeable trust officers. Quality people are the essence of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors.”

 

May 29, 2001

Kansas Bankers Association Elects New Trust Division President

Janis C. Bunker, head of the Lawrence, Kansas branch of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors, has been elected president-elect of the Kansas Bankers Association Trust Division.  The office brings varied responsibilities with an organization that cover areas such as education, legislation, regulation, and public relations.  Her term as president will begin May 2002.

Bunker's efforts will be focused on leading the organization in its many functions: monitoring, advising, and educating Kansas bank trust departments and trust companies on regulatory changes and legislative issues, and conducting a fall conference.  She will preside over the KBA Trust Division board, and co-chair the MOKAN regional trust conference (a nationally recognized conference) in May 2003.

Bunker started as a volunteer with the KBA Trust Division.  In 1997 she was appointed chair of the Manual and By-Laws committee.  She was elected treasurer in 2000.  While she is president-elect she will serve as the executive committee treasurer for the 2002 MOKAN conference.

Bunker started her banking career as a teller at the Lawrence National Bank and Trust Company and worked her way up the ladder to become a bank officer.  She began working for the trust department in 1985 where she gained experience in all aspects of trust administration: trust, estate, employee benefit, corporate/bond, and trust operations.

In 1991, TCK Trust & Financial Advisors took over the operation of the trust department of Lawrence National Bank and Trust Company. Eventually this became a separate operation, and Bunker supervised the opening of TCK’s independent service office in Lawrence in August 1992.

After completing the National Graduate Trust School at Northwestern University, Bunker earned the designation of Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (C.T.F.A.).  To obtain the certification, candidates are required to qualify in the areas of estate tax, fiduciary law, personal finance and investments.

"The entire staff at TCK is very proud of Janis.  The election is recognition of her hard work and we're sure she'll help the Kansas Banker's Association Trust Division achieve even more success.  We're confident that she'll continue to do an outstanding job for her clients at TCK, as well, " said Steve English, TCK president.

Bunker and her husband live in Lawrence where they are both active in community affairs. In the last few years, Bunker has worked with the United Way, March of Dimes, American Heart Association, Douglas County Senior Services, Douglas County Estate Planning Council, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association, Lawrence Rotary Club, Lawrence Women’s Network, and Leadership Lawrence.

"I've been very fortunate.  TCK has given me plenty of time to do all of these things for the community.  They've allowed me time off to attend conferences, KBA board meetings, as well as, time in the office to perform the duties that these positions require", said Bunker.
 

March 16, 2001

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors Brings In New Operations Employee
Lisa Huskin, a native of the Wichita banking community for over 18 years, joined TCK Trust & Financial Advisors as an Administration Assistant in Operations.  Huskin brings experience in operations and trust work; her new responsibilities will include security settlement accounting, serving as a resource for operational aspects of CDs, mutual funds and savings bonds, transaction posting, cross-training on other operational tasks, maintaining files, and data entry.  

Huskin is a valued member of the community, remaining actively involved in her church and Meals on Wheels.
 

June 10, 2000

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Janis Bunker, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer in the company’s Lawrence, Kansas office, was recently elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Kansas Banker Association’s Trust Division for a one year term.  Bunker has served the KBA Trust Division as a member of their Board of Directors for three years prior to her recent election to office.  The KBA Trust Division serves member trust departments and trust companies in Kansas with member conferences, legislative updates and other support services.

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is the first independent trust company chartered in the State of Kansas.  The company is dedicated to providing personalized trust and investment management services to individuals and businesses through its offices in Lawrence, Leavenworth and Wichita, Kansas.

For additional information call (316) 264-6010 or 1-800-530-5254 or access the company’s website at www.TCKansas.com.

May 10, 2000

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors marked its 10th anniversary earlier this month with an open house reception celebrating their 400 years of combined professional experience helping clients meet their financial goals.

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is the first independent trust company chartered in the State of Kansas.  The company manages over $250,000,000 in assets for its clients in the areas of personal trust accounts, investment management accounts, and retirement plans.

February 16, 2000

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce four staff promotions in its Wichita and Lawrence, Kansas offices. 

In the company’s home office in Wichita, Kansas, Martha Linsner was promoted to Vice President & Trust Officer and Vicki Broderick was promoted to Vice President & Trust Officer. 

In the company’s Lawrence, Kansas office Carole Scott was promoted to Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer and Kevin Pritchard was promoted to Assistant Vice President – Investments. 

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors provides clients with comprehensive financial solutions in the areas of trusts, estate planning and investment management from its offices in Wichita, Lawrence and Leavenworth, Kansas.   For more information, call (316) 264-6010 in Wichita, (785) 749-0904 in Lawrence or visit the company’s website at www.TCKansas.com.

 

November 17, 1999 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Sherry Turnetine to the company as Administrative Assistant.  Previously with Intrust Bank, Turnetine comes to the company with a total of 24 years experience in the financial services industry.

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is a full service independent trust company dedicated to providing clients with solutions in the areas of trusts, estate planning and investment management services.  In addition to the Wichita home office location, the company also has two full service offices in Lawrence and Leavenworth, Kansas. 

 

September 29, 1999 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce several educational achievements for three of its trust officers. 

Vicki Broderick, Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer, has successfully completed all of the requirements for the Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation.  The CTFA certification is a nationally recognized designation for personal trust professionals who meet high standards established for skills, experience, and ethics.  The CTFA certification process is administered by the Institute of Certified Bankers, a subsidiary of the American Bankers Association.  

Martha Linsner, Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer, and Terry Richards, Vice President & Trust Officer, recently received diplomas for successfully completing the National Trust School program through the American Bankers Association.  Linsner and Richards both plan to continue their professional development by enrolling in the National Graduate Trust School in the summer of 2000.

 

August 24, 1999 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Vicki Broderick, Assistant Vice President & Trust Officer, has recently completed her three year course of study at the Cannon Financial Institute  which consisted of advanced financial planning and investment issues.

   

March 6, 1999 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors (TCK) is moving its headquarters on March 6, 1999. TCK has signed a long-term lease to occupy Suite 1400 of the KSB&T Building at 125 N. Market in downtown Wichita. This is the building with the large time/temperature reader board visible throughout the business district.

Since its beginnings in 1990, TCK has been located at the IMA Plaza Building. Our facilities there offered us an opportunity to grow from a start-up company with no assets under management to a financial institution taking care of almost one-quarter of a billion dollars of our clients' assets.

Our growth in business, however, required a similar growth in personnel. We began our journey with three employees. We now have 18 employees, and as we begin the new millennium, we anticipate having 20 full-time employees. The family and staff of Murfin Companies were able to provide us expanding facilities

until our most recent employee hirings in December. We will be forever grateful to them for their encouragement and assistance in our initial growth phase.

So why are we moving to KSB&T? The new facility offers long-term solutions for an office to serve our clients. It will have two conference rooms and private offices for all current officers with room for future expansion. Within the building, other rooms are available for periodic seminars. We will be centrally located and can offer amenities such as free valet parking for clients.

Our pledge to our clients is continual communication. You will see our name prominently displayed on the building's reader board. The new physical plant was selected with customers' needs in mind. We anticipate clients will appreciate a comfortable atmosphere when planning their financial futures.

February 18, 1999 We are proud to announce that we are prepared for the year 2000.  TCK Trust & Financial Advisors has been actively involved in working with all of its technology vendors for the past year.  During the year, an internal review of all hardware and software used by our company and its major vendors was undertaken.  Necessary hardware and software has been upgraded or replaced as needed to reach compliance.  All hardware, software, and other support technologies are in full compliance or in the final stages of testing.

 

January 1, 1999 We're adding to our team.  A service company such as TCK is only as good as its people - whether that be officers, employees or board members.  I am very proud of the team we have assembled throughout the state of Kansas to provide our clients with a level of service unequaled by other area institutions.

In December, we were presented with a unique opportunity to add more trust professionals in the Wichita market.  Vicki Broderick, Paul Fowler, and Terry Richards accepted our offer of employment.  These are experienced trust professionals who want to remain in the Wichita area.

Our existing clients are the reason TCK is successful.  They will not be sacrificed as TCK continues to grow.  Our pledge is to communicate even more than now with you - our clients - to determine your needs and provide solutions.  We will have more administrators per client than our competitors, and we will have more experienced administrators than our competitors.

Vicki, Paul, and Terry collectively bring over 50 years of banking and trust experience to TCK.  They are all trust account administrators who will develop and administer new account relationships.  We welcome them to our team.  Their presence will allow TCK to expand its customer base while continuing to offer a high degree of personal service.  Please take time to meet them when you visit our Wichita office.

January 30, 1998 Michael S. Goldak was promoted to Senior Vice President & Trust Officer of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors. The announcement was made by the Board of Directors at TCK's annual organizational meeting and shareholder meeting held January 30, 1998. "Mike has attended the National Graduate Trust School, Evanston, Illinois the past three years and was awarded the designation of Certified Trust & Financial Advisor (CTFA) this past fall, all while heading our growing Leavenworth office," declared Stephen A. English, President & CEO. He further commented, "Mike's dedication to the community and citizens of Leavenworth and his high ethical standards make him deserving of this promotion.  Mike continues to
be an integral part of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors as both an owner and officer."

 

October 1, 1997 TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pleased to announce that Rick Warner of Overland Park has joined us as Vice President/TCK Consulting.   Rick grew up in Tulsa, and received his Bachelors degree from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, in 1976, and earned his graduate banking degree from the Southwestern School of Banking at SMU in 1986.

For the past 20 years, Rick has been directly involved in the operations and administration of community banks in Tulsa, Arkansas City, and the Kansas City area.  Before accepting the position with TCK, he was serving as Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of a Leavenworth bank.

Rick's expertise lies in the area of technology and strategic planning.  He has used his abilities to improve productivity and consumer service.  He is a welcome addition whose expertise and experience will allow TCK Trust & Financial Advisors to expand and continue to serve its clients' needs.

 

TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is a charter member of
The Association of Independent Trust Companies.