First State Bank History

Larned Background up to July 5, 1896 ● Founders of the Bank - 1900 ● Larned Business - 1904 ● H. H. Reed - World War I ● John Wagner - 1933 ● 1933-1949 ● 1949-1959 ● 1959-1967 ● Reed Peters - 1975 ● New Building - 1989 ● 1986-1996 ● 100 years ● Begin the Next 100 Years ● 2000's

2003 - 2004 - New Employees and Promotions

Sarah A Johnson

Financial Consultant

Sarah joined the bank in February of 2003 as a loan processor.  Sarah is the daughter of Robert and Cynthia Cline of Garfield.  In 1999 Sarah graduated from Larned High School and from Fort Hays State University in 2003 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.  While attending FHSU, she won the National Championship at the American Express Financial Planning Competition.  Sarah is married to Marc Johnson.

Sarah was promoted by the board of directors to Financial Consultant in January 2004.  She has completed her Series 7 and Series 24 to become a Registered Principal of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc.

Travis Thompson

Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer

Travis joined the bank in January 2003 as a loan processor.  Travis graduated from Great Bend High School in 1998 and from Fort Hays State University in 2003 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration.  In July 2004, Travis graduated from the ABA National Trust School held at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. The Board of Directors promoted Travis to Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer in August 2004. 

Shannon Fischer

Business Development Coordinator

In January 2004 Shannon Fischer joined First State Bank as the banks first Business Development Coordinator.  Shannon is a graduate of Larned High School and Kansas State University.  As Business Development Coordinator, Shannon is responsible for Customer Service, Public Relations and Advertising for the Bank. 

Barbara Ramey

Asst. Head Teller

Barbara Ramey left the X-Ray Department at Dodge City Medical Center to join First State Bank in May 2004.  Barb Graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia Missouri.  We are happy to have Barb and her family in the community.

Candice Hall

Loan Processor

Candice was promoted by the Board of Directors to Loan Processor in January 2004.  You might recognize her as she was a teller for 4 years before moving to the loan department.  Candice is another Larned High School Graduate

Jan Alford

Loan Processor

Jan Alford rejoined the bank as a full time Loan Processor in August 2004.  Jan was a loan processor previously and left the bank in 2001.  She continued to work at the bank part time as needed as a teller.  Jan graduated from Larned High School and Kansas State University.  Jan and her husband Bob have three children.  We are glad to have her back

Michelle Gordon

Personal Banker

Michelle Gordon is our newest employee.  She began working at the bank in December of 2004.  Michelle is another Larned High School Graduate.  Previously, Michelle was an Administrative Assistant for a real estate company in Panama City, FL.  Michelle has two children.   We are happy to have them back in the community.

Larry Carr

Farm Management Director

Larry Carr was appointed Farm Management Director for the bank in March, 2004.  Larry has been on the Board of Directors and Loan Committee since January of 1990.  Larry is the founder of Carr Auction and Real Estate.  Larry brings vast knowledge and experience in real estate, equipment, and farming and is quite an asset to the bank.

Rick Lile

Building and Ground Maintenance

Rick Lile left Dillons to join First State Bank as the man in charge of Building and Ground Maintenance.  Rick is originally from the Wichita area. Rick and his wife Carla have 4 children.  The Bank looks great and we are glad to have Rick taking care of it.

Retirements

Sharon Arnold (left) began working at First State Bank & Trust in December of 1993.  She worked as a Personal Banker and retired at the end of 2004. 

Marilyn Minson (right) began working at the Bank in June of 1992.  She worked as a Teller and retired at the end of 2004 but still helps out once and a while.  We are sad to see them go but are thankful for the many years we worked with them.

President Resignation

D. Gene Dikeman II  joined First State Bank on December 2, 1985 as Senior Vice President and was named the 11th president of First State Bank on January 10, 1990.  Gene left the bank at the end of 2004 to pursue other opportunities.  Gene has done a lot for the bank and the community over the years and we are sorry to see him leave.

2005

Reed A. Peters

President and Chairman of the Board

In December 2004, The Board of Directors named Reed A. Peters as acting President of First State Bank & Trust. Reed was president of the bank from the summer of 1968 to January of 1990. Reed has been Chairman of the Board since 1977 and continues to be today.

2005 - reelected Board of Directors; C.R. Bert, Larry L. Carr, W.M. Crawford, Jack G. Galle, Jean B. Martin, D. Ray Reep, Glee S. Smith Jr, and James L. VonFeldt

New Director Elected

Douglas M. Briggs

Douglas M. Briggs currently is Chairman and CEO of Charter Formation (De/NOVO) for UMB Bank, Arizona.  His past experience includes Executive Vice President and Chief of Sales Officer, UMB Financial Corporation, where he was responsible for management of the Kansas City area regional Community Bank Presidents, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Metropolitan Divisions and has served as Senior Vice President and Manager of State Line Banks UMB Bank, N.A.  Mr. Briggs has been employed with UMB Bank since 1983.  Doug is married to Leigh (Peters) Briggs and they have three children.  Doug is the son-in-law of Reed A. Peters.

Employee Promotions

Donita Clawson

Vice President

Donita Clawson was promoted by the Board of Directors to Vice President.  Donita is responsible for Bank operations, supervises the Loan Department, is the Bank Secrecy Officer and is involved in staff training.  Donita has been with the First State Bank & Trust Co. since 1995.  She is a 1991 graduate of Larned High School and a 1995 Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  Donita Clawson, the former Donita Gleason, is married to Darin Clawson and they have a daughter.

Peter J. Schartz

Senior Vice President

Peter Schartz was promoted by the Board of Directors to Senior Vice President.  Pete is the bank's Senior Lending Officer specializing in Agricultural loans including Livestock, Ag Real Estate and Equipment.  Pete is also a graduate of Larned High School (1981) and a 1985 Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Economics.  Pete brings to his position a vast amount of experience in Agriculture.  He was raised on a farm in Pawnee County, continues to be involved in the family operation and was a County Executive Director for Farm Service Agency (FSA) for 15 years prior to his position with First State Bank & Trust Co., which began in 2001.  Pete is married to Lisa Schartz, who is a Real Estate Agent with Reep Real Estate.  They have four children.

Douglas M. Briggs announced as next President/CEO and Chairman of the Board of First State Bank

Douglas M. Briggs

Reed Peters, President/CEO and Chairman of the Board of First State Bank & Trust Co. is pleased to report that the Board of Directors has elected current board member Doug Briggs as the next President/CEO and Chairman of the Board. This appointment will be effective August 21. Reed said, “Doug has twenty-two years of banking experience in the Kansas City and Phoenix areas and is highly qualified to take on this responsibility.” Doug’s most recent experience was as Chairman and CEO of UMB Bank, Arizona. Prior to that, he served as Executive vice President and Chief Sales Officer for UMB Bank, Kansas City, and UMB Financial Corporation. His responsibilities have included management of the Kansas City area regional Community Bank Presidents, as well as oversight of the National Accounts Division, the Metropolitan Accounts Division, and bank wide Treasury Management Services.

Doug says, “I have been visiting Larned regularly for the last twenty-two years and really enjoy the people here. First State Bank is a well run, strong financial institution and has wonderfully talented people. I am looking forward to following up on Reed’s success and joining this team.”

Doug’s plan is to spend about half of his time in Larned and Pratt and half of his time in Kansas City. Reed said, “The goal is to continue providing the best banking services to our customers in Larned and Pratt while establishing a presence in Kansas City. We would hope to have a full branch operating in Kansas City within a very few years.” Briggs is married to Leigh (Peters) Briggs and is the son-in-law of Reed A. Peters.

“Doug and I work well together and I expect to be around the Bank quite a bit of the time. I will continue to look after the business of the holding company, First State Financial Corp. and help where I am needed. I could not be happier about how this was worked out. Our customers, our staff and our stockholders should all benefits from Doug’s leadership”, Reed said.
 

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