Only One Month Left to Register for 2024 YBOK Annual Conference in Hays!

September 16, 2024

Only One Month Left to Register for the

2024 YBOK Annual Conference in Hays!

The 2024 Young Bank Officers of Kansas (YBOK) Annual Conference is now open for registration! The Division will celebrate its 16th year as a Division of the KBA with a packed agenda you or your colleagues do not want to miss! The conference will be held October 9-11 in Hays at the Robbins Center at Fort Hays State University and will provide excellent development and networking opportunities for those in attendance.

See the below links for the agenda, conference registration, and YBOK membership benefits. Hotel reservations can be made at the Towneplace Suites by Marriott at 4001 General Hays Road, Hays, KS 67601. Call the hotel at 785-261-9630 and request the Kansas Bankers Association – Young Bankers room block rate of $129 plus tax per night. Room block expires September 19, 2024 so secure your rooms early! We look forward to seeing you all in Hays in October, and thank you to our many sponsors who are helping put on this great event! If you have any questions regarding the YBOK Annual Conference or YBOK Membership, please contact Alex Orel,

Brianna Hull, or Natalie Wareham at the KBA.

YBOK Conference Agenda

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YBOK Conference Agenda

Wednesday, October 9

7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Welcome Reception at Thirsty's Brew Pub & Grill

2704 Vine St., #B, Hays, KS 67601

Thursday, October 10

Robbins Center

1 Tiger Place, Hays, KS 67601

8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. - Registration

8:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - Leading with Emotional Intelligence: The Heart of Effective Leadership - Dr. Emily Lehining, Roots and Legacies Consulting

SPONSORED BY:

Power up your IQ with your EQ! Next level leadership involves applying what we know and how we can connect with and bring out the best in others. This session will focus on practical strategies for leveraging our EQ, or emotional intelligence. Leaders who demonstrate high EQ tap into their full leadership potential, and help their teams navigate challenges, build resilience, and reach their goals. Don’t miss this chance to think about the role of EQ in reaching your personal and professional goals.

10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. - Training and Retaining the Next Generation - KBA/Fort Hays State University Robbins Banking Institute Workforce Development Panel

W.R. Robbins, Chairman & CEO, Farmers Bank & Trust, Great Bend, KS
Jason Williby, President & CEO, FHSU Foundation
Dosse Toulaboe, Chair and Professor, Robbins College of Business & Entrepreneurship
Emily Breit, Professor of Finance, FHSU
Moderated by: Alex Orel, SVP - Government Relations, KBA

10:50 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Break

11:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. - A View from Washington D.C. - U.S. Congressman Tracey Mann (Invited)

Tracey Mann has represented the "Big First" District of Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 2021 and is a tireless advocate for Kansas agriculture and conservative Kansas values.

11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - KBA & Government Relations Update - Alex Orel, KBA

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch and Young Bank Officers of Kansas Annual Meeting

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - CEO Panel -

Dale Winklepleck, Solutions North Bank, Stockton
Chris Wente, Golden Belt Bank, Hays
Moderated by: Tyler Walden, Allen Gibbs & Houlik LC, Wichita

SPONSORED BY:

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Economic Update - A. Lee Smith, Senior Vice President of Economic Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

Andrew Lee Smith is a Senior Vice President and Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. In this role, Lee has oversight of macroeconomic research and serves as an advisor on monetary policy matters.

Lee’s research has focused on the effects of expanding and unwinding the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, the impact of forward guidance on financial markets and the economy, and, more generally, how central bank communication can influence expectations and economic conditions.

Prior to joining the Bank in 2014, Lee received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Kansas. He also holds a B.A. in economics and mathematics from Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Creating Team Engagement and Connection: Transforming Organizational Culture with the L.E.A.D. Operating System - Neil Stevens, President & CEO, Oconee State Bank

Join Neil Stevens in this transformative session on boosting team engagement and forging deeper connections within your organization. With employee engagement at critical lows, as highlighted by recent Gallup findings, the need for effective, actionable solutions has never been greater. In this talk, Neil will introduce the L.E.A.D. Operating System—an approach designed to revolutionize your workplace culture. He will provide proven strategies to dramatically reduce turnover, increase retention, enhance sales, and boost profitability. Discover how elevating engagement levels can lead to stronger team bonds and outstanding financial outcomes. Don't miss the chance to turn the tide on disengagement and set your team on a path to success!

4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Closing Remarks

5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - Dinner and Conversation at The Fort

109 W. St., Hays, KS 67601