Media Releases

August 18, 2008
For Immediate Release

Bankers Graduate from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado

Peoples Bank is proud to announce two of their Bankers have graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). Peoples Bank Community President Charlie Wooten, Jr. and Financial Officer Chris Bornheimer completed the intensive 25-month banking school that provides senior management and leadership training for community banking professionals. The School is held each summer on the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colorado. Both Wooten and Bornheimer have been recognized by CEO Wint Winter, Jr. as rising stars within the organization. Graduation from the School is a significant accomplishment in the banking and financial services industry.

Students receive a diploma upon successfully completing six weeks of classroom training focusing on the areas of General Management, Lending, Leadership and Human Resource Management, and Financial Management. Requirements also include comprehensive examinations, intersession research projects, and participation in a bank management simulation course designed to provide the banker/student with experience in managing a bank.

Wooten and Bornheimer were among 138 graduates of the 58th Annual School Session which was held July 13 through July 25, 2008 at GSBC. Bornheimer received special recognition as a 2008 Honor Student.

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance services in16 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

August 11, 2008
For Immediate Release

Catherine Casey Joins the Peoples Bank Team

Peoples Bank in Ottawa is pleased to announce that Catherine Crockett Casey has joined its team as a Business Relationship Officer. She will be responsible for developing banking relationships including cultivating and managing commercial banking relationships and helping businesses reach their financial goals.

Prior to working at Peoples Bank Casey worked at Brotherhood Bank as a Vice President in Small Business Lending. She was born and raised in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School. She went on to earn her BA in Business and Management from Ottawa University. She is an active volunteer in the Franklin County community and served as an officer and a member of the Board of Trustees for City-Wide Development Company.

Peoples Bank has 16 locations in northeast Kansas & northern New Mexico, offering banking, wealth management and mortgage services.

July 29, 2008
For Immediate Release

Phil Hudson Named Chairman of the Board for Peoples Bank

Phillip F. “Phil” Hudson of Salt Lake City has been named Chairman of the Board of Peoples Bank. Hudson is President and CEO of Aspen Consulting Group, Inc., a Salt Lake City, Utah based consulting firm providing marketing and sales assistance to Community and Regional Banks in the United States. A graduate of Syracuse University, Hudson is well known in the financial community, Immediately prior to his current position, he served 16 years as Executive Vice President and Director of Retail Banking and Marketing for First Security Corporation, who operated 315 branches in Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, California and Utah prior to merging with Wells Fargo Bank in the fall of 2000.

Peoples Bank leader Wint Winter of Ottawa, Kansas continues to serve as Chairman Emeritus. The bank has been owned by the Winter family since 1974.

In making the announcement, Peoples Bank President & CEO Wint Winter, Jr. said, “We’re fortunate to have a broad base of leadership expertise at Peoples. Wint Winter remains the top of our pyramid. Phil has been a tremendous resource to Peoples Bank over the years. He brings a wide variety of experience and expertise to the bank and to our board. His credentials are impeccable. He understands banking and he shares our belief in great service. We’re pleased to have him as Chairman.”

Hudson has also held a variety of executive positions including Senior Vice President, Lincoln First Bank, Syracuse, New York; President and CEO, First Virginia Bank of Tidewater, Norfolk, Virginia; and Executive Vice President, Horizon Bancorp, Morristown, New Jersey. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors, Utah Winter Games, faculty member of the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking, past President of the Bank Marketing Association, Prevent Blindness Utah and the Utah Pilots Association. He is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of Interbank 1, an Information Technology Company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance services in locations in northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

July 10, 2008
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Announces Locations Update

Peoples Bank announces changes to their current roster of locations serving northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

The third Peoples Bank location in Lawrence, Kansas opened recently on the northwest corner of 31st and Iowa. The grand opening celebration was June 30 through July 3rd. “Lawrence is a growing, vibrant market and our newest location reflects our commitment to the entire area & in particular the consumers and businesses near the south Iowa Street corridor.” said Maley Wilkins, Peoples Bank-Lawrence President.

The Peoples Bank in Paola has been acquired by Patriots Bank of Garnett, Kansas. “We’re committed to serving the growing banking needs in Miami County far into the future. Jennifer Ferguson, Peoples Bank mortgage originator and long time Paola resident will have her new office at Peoples Bank in Louisburg. Our mission is to help our Guests reach their goals and we’re pleased to have Jennifer join us in Louisburg. We also want to thank our many consumer and business Guests in Paola for their past relationships with Peoples.” said Mike Windholz, Peoples Bank-Miami County.

The transaction is expected to finalize in early fall pending regulatory approval.

Peoples Bank provides banking, mortgage, wealth management and insurance services to communities in northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

For more information contact: Warner Lewis Director of Marketing
785-842-4004
wlewis@bankingunusual.com

July 7, 2008
For Immediate Release

Scott McAdams Graduates from Leadership New Mexico

Scott McAdams, President of Peoples Bank-Taos, is among the 41 statewide leaders who recently graduated from the Leadership New Mexico Core Program.

Leadership New Mexico is a program which identifies the issues, needs, challenges, trends and possible solutions in government, crime and justice, and leadership. It was founded in 1995 to identify current and emerging leaders throughout New Mexico, enhance their leadership skills, and deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our stat

“I am honored to be a part of this program which is truly making a difference in New Mexico.” Says McAdams, “Leadership New Mexico has provided me with knowledge to develop initiatives that address social and economic issues in the state. I am prepared to enhance my leadership position to make a positive difference for our community.”

Leadership New Mexico recognizes the need to educate existing and emerging leaders, such as McAdams. They seek to provide these leaders with the knowledge to develop initiatives that address social and economic issues in New Mexico. By engaging people in solution-seeking communication, Leadership New Mexico encourages program graduates to assume leadership roles on community and statewide issues, and develop networks for effective leadership. They believe every responsible, informed, and dedicated individual can have a great impact on the future of New Mexico.

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage and wealth management services in 15 locations across northern New Mexico and northeast Kansas.

June 11, 2008
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Shreds over 6 tons of Sensitive Documents

In the past month, Peoples Bank hosted three ‘Shredfest’ events across northeast Kansas. Shredfest allows the public to bring their sensitive documents, discs, papers, etc. to be shredded and ultimately recycled, all at no charge. These events were held in Lawrence, Ottawa and Louisburg, KS. All together, more than six tons of material was shredded and head to be recycled.

More than 300 people took advantage of their local Shredfest event to protect their identity while recycling to help save the environment.

“Banking Unusual is about helping others. Shredfest 2008 has been a lot of fun! We’re protecting our community while helping the environment so I think it’s great service to offer.”, explains Lawrence Peoples Banker Nicole Garber

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage and wealth management services in 15 locations across northern New Mexico and northeast Kansas.

June 11, 2008
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Voted Best Bank in Franklin County Once Again!

or the second year in a row, Peoples Bank located in Ottawa, KS has been voted ‘Best Bank” in Franklin County as determined by the annual readers poll known the Ottawa Herald’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

“At Peoples Bank the most important thing to us are our guests and we strive to help them reach their financial goals. It’s such an honor to be voted “Best Bank” by the readers of the Ottawa Herald for the second straight year. We thank all of you who contributed to our success” says Peoples Bank Community President Wayne Duderstadt.

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage and wealth management services in 15 locations across northern New Mexico and northeast Kansas.

June 11, 2008
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Voted Best Bank in Taos County Third Year in Row!

For the third year in a row, Peoples Bank has been voted ‘Best Bank” in Taos County. The Taos News Reader’s Choice Awards is an annual readers poll that lets Taoseno’s vote on their favorites in several categories of retail, service, food and entertainment businesses.

“At Peoples Bank the most important thing are our guests and we strive to help them reach their financial goals. It’s such an honor to be voted “Best Bank” by the Taos community for the third year in a row! We thank all of our Guests who bank with us and even those that don’t but gave us their vote!” says Scott McAdams, Community President of Peoples Bank.

Peoples Bank offers banking, mortgage and wealth management services in 15 locations across northern New Mexico and northeast Kansas.

January 28, 2008
For Immediate Release

Peoples Promise Awards 2008

Peoples Bank held its sixth annual Peoples Promise Awards on Saturday, January 26th at the Evergreen Events Building in Paola, KS. The ceremony recognizes excellence in performance and service within Peoples Bank throughout 2007. The evening consisted of dinner and social hour, followed by the awards presentation.

The awards and winners are listed as follows:

Mortgage Support Banker of the Year – Barbara Payne, Overland Park, KS
Consumer Lender of the Year – Derek Haverkamp, Overland Park, KS
Loan Support Banker of the Year – David Rogers, Overland Park, KS
External Banker of the Year – Aspen Consulting Group, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT
Most Improved Mortgage Originator/Increase – Jennifer Ferguson, Paola, KS
Store Manager of the Year -- Mary Friday, Taos, NM
Internal Support/Admin Banker of the Year – Sharon Stallings, Lawrence, KS
Wealth Management Banker of the Year -- Davin Schuler, Taos, NM
Peoples Newcomer of the Year – Marissa Hoppe, Overland Park, KS
Community President of the Year – Stan Sluder, Albuquerque, NM
Mortgage Originator of the Year -- Denise Phillippi, Overland Park, KS
Business Relationship Officer of the Year – Laurie Roach, Albuquerque, NM
Nancy Winter Community Service Award – Lawrence market
CEO’s Return on Quality “ROQ” Award – Albuquerque market
Chairman’s GAAP Performance Award – Miami County market
Stakeholders Market of the Year – Miami County
Personal Banker of the Year – Misty Ballantyne, Ottawa, KS

Peoples Bank has 15 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

For more information contact: Warner Lewis EVP-Director of Marketing
785-842-4004

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September 7, 2007
For Immediate Release

Marty Mosier Joins Peoples Bank as Business Relationship Officer

Peoples Bank in Lawrence has announced Marty Mosier has joined its team as a Business Relationship Officer. His primary responsibilities include cultivating and managing commercial banking relationships and helping businesses reach their financial goals. “We’re excited to have Marty join our team of business bankers.
His financial background, understanding of the issues and his focus on helping our Guests succeed make him a perfect fit.” said Maley Wilkins, Peoples Bank-Lawrence, President.

For the past four years Mosier has worked as Vice President/ Closing Manager at Kansas Secured Title. Prior to living in Lawrence, Mosier served as Vice President/ Lending at Bank of Kansas in his hometown of Hutchinson, KS.

Mosier attended Kansas State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Science with an emphasis in Accounting & Economics.

Peoples Bank has 15 locations in northeast Kansas & northern New Mexico, offering banking, wealth management and mortgage services.

For more information contact:

Warner Lewis
EVP-Director of Marketing
785-842-4004 x246

Member FDIC

August 14, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Raises over $2,000 to Benefit Victims of Recent Flooding

The bankers at Peoples Bank gathered resources from Guests and the general public during the month of July to benefit the victims of the recent flooding across Kansas. With a $1,000 lead-gift from Peoples Bank, the donations amounted to $2,169.42.

In addition to the monetary contributions, Peoples Bank dedicated numerous hours to assist in the physical clean up of Oswatamie County. Peoples Bank CEO/ President, Wint Winter, Jr. traveled to Miami County to clean up the distruction left in the wake of the flooding.

"At Peoples Bank we truly believe that banking is about helping others." Winter says, "This philosophy is evident by all the bankers that gave their time and energy to help those in need. Being personally involved in the clean up effort, we saw the destruction first-hand and feel very humbled to have been able to help the residents of Miami County."

Peoples Bank has 15 locations, with nine locations across northeast Kansas and six throughout northern New Mexico.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246. wlewis@bankingunusual.com

Member FDIC

July 8, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank: Red Cross Donation Point For Miami County, Kansas Relief

In response to flooding and weather related devastation in the Miami County, Kansas area, Peoples Bank locations in northeast Kansas will be collection point for donations to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The bank has nine locations in Douglas, Johnson, Miami and Franklin Counties and the public is encouraged to bring in cash donations of any amount now through Friday, July 27, 2007.

The bank will also contribute $1,000.00 towards the final donation total. "Banking Unusual is about helping others reach their dreams. The recent Kansas flooding hurt Kansas families and Peoples Bank wants to help them rebuild a bright future. We're proud to help the Red Cross in their mission." said Wint Winter, Jr., CEO/President of Peoples.

A complete listing of Peoples Bank locations in Kansas is below.

Douglas County
4831 W. 6th Street, Lawrence 66049 • 785-842-4300
2220 Harper Street, Suite A, Lawrence 66045 • 785-830-9300

Johnson County
13180 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park 66213 • 913-681-3030
7579 W. 151st Street, Overland Park 66223 • 913-897-2000
7404 W. 199th Street, Stilwell 66085 • 913-681-8070

Miami County
212 S. Broadway, Louisburg 66053 • 913-837-5321
29 West Wea, Paola 66071 • 913-537-3200

Franklin County
434 S. Main Street, Ottawa 66067 • 785-242-2900
1506 S. Main Street, Ottawa 66067 • 785-242-7900

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246. wlewis@bankingunusual.com

Member FDIC

June 18, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Donates $11,933.29 to American Red Cross for Greensburg, Kansas Disaster Relief

Peoples Bank announced it has raised a total of $11,933.29 in donations for the American Red Cross to help with the relief from the Greensburg, Kansas storm disaster. All nine Peoples Bank locations across Kansas accepted donations from Guests and the general public during the month of May. Included in the final total was a $2,500 contribution from Peoples Bank.

"Banking Unusual at Peoples has always been about helping our Guests and our communities. We're proud to help the Red Cross in their important mission in Greensburg." said Wint Winter, Jr. CEO/President of Peoples Bank.

"The American Red Cross is extremely grateful to Peoples Bank for the compassion shown to the residence of Greensburg because without their tremendous efforts, we could never have responded to this tragedy as efficiently as we have been able," said Jane Blocher, Executive Director of the Douglas County Red Cross. "Their generous financial support allowed more than 635 red cross disaster relief workers to ensure that survivors in Greensburg had shelter, food, comfort and the means to provide essential items for themselves and their families."

Peoples Bank has 15 locations, with nine locations across northeast Kansas and six throughout northern New Mexico.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

June 4, 2007
For Immediate Release

John Taylor Joins Peoples Bank

Peoples Bank in Overland Park has announced that John C. Taylor has joined its team as Senior Vice President, Business Relationship Officer. He will be responsible for developing banking relationships with middle market companies in the Kansas City area.

Taylor has 36 years of experience as a commercial banker with community banks and large national banking organizations in the Kansas City area. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in business from the University of Missouri. He is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking and of the MBA Fellows program at Rockhurst University.

Taylor has been active in community affairs and currently serves as a board member of the Spofford Foundation and Cornerstones of Care.

Peoples Bank has 14 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico, offering banking, wealth management and mortgage services.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

May 29, 2007
For Immediate Release

Kijowski Named One of Kansas City's Best Personal Wealth Managers

Michael Kijowski, Wealth Management Officer, for Peoples Bank Overland Park was named one of Kansas City's Five Star Wealth Managers in KC Magazine.

Surveys were sent to 31,000 high-net worth residents in the Kansas City area to evaluate their wealth management officer. The survey focused on nine areas: customer service, integrity, knowledge/expertise, communication, value for fee charged, meeting of financial objectives, post-sale service, quality of recommendations and overall satisfaction.

Kijowski was one of 228 to be named a Five Star Wealth Manager, representing less than three percent of Wealth Management officers in the Kansas City area.

Kijowski, an Abilene, Kan., native, has over a decade of financial services and banking experience. He joined Peoples Bank in February 2005.

Peoples Bank has 14 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

May 8, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank To Serve As Red Cross Donation Point For Greensburg Relief

In response to the weather related devastation in Greensburg, Kansas, Peoples Bank locations in northeast Kansas will be collection point for donations to the American Red Cross relief efforts. The bank has nine locations in Douglas, Johnson, Miami and Franklin Counties and the public is encouraged to bring in cash donations of any amount now through Friday, June 1, 2007.

The bank will also contribute $2,500.00 towards the final donation total. "Banking Unusual is about helping others reach their dreams. The Greensburg storm was a nightmare and Peoples Bank wants to help them rebuild a bright future. We were proud to serve as Red Cross collection points after September 11 as well as Hurricane Katrina and this is no different." said Wint Winter, Jr., CEO/President of Peoples.

A complete listing of Peoples Bank locations in Kansas is below.

Douglas County
4831 W. 6th Street, Lawrence 66049 • 785-842-4300
2220 Harper Street, Suite A, Lawrence 66045 • 785-830-9300

Johnson County
13180 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park 66213 • 913-681-3030
7579 W. 151st Street, Overland Park 66223 • 913-897-2000
7404 W. 199th Street, Stilwell 66085 • 913-681-8070

Miami County
212 S. Broadway, Louisburg 66053 • 913-837-5321
29 West Wea, Paola 66071 • 913-537-3200

Franklin County
434 S. Main Street, Ottawa 66067 • 785-242-2900
1506 S. Main Street, Ottawa 66067 • 785-242-7900


For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246. wlewis@bankingunusual.com

Member FDIC

April 10, 2007
For Immediate Release

Trish Johnston Joins Peoples Bank as Business Relationship Officer

Peoples Bank in Taos has announced Trish Johnston has joined its team as a Business Relationship Officer. Her primary responsibility includes cultivating and managing commercial banking relationships and helping businesses reach their financial goals.

Johnston has almost 18 years of banking experience, mostly in commercial lending. Prior to joining Peoples, she worked for Northern Trust in Belleair Bluffs, Fla., where she specialized in customized loans to high net-worth individuals. Johnston has also spent time with Peace Corps Chile, serving as a small business development volunteer.

She earned a bachelor's degree in business management from Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C.

Peoples Bank has 14 locations in northeast Kansas & northern New Mexico, offering banking, wealth management and mortgage services.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

March 20, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Promise Awards 2007

Peoples Bank held its fifth annual Peoples Promise Awards on Saturday, January 27th at the Camelot Ballroom in Overland Park, Kansas. The ceremony recognizes excellence in performance and service within Peoples Bank throughout 2006. The evening consisted of dinner and social hour, followed by the awards presentation.

The awards and winners are listed as followed:

Mortgage Support Banker of the Year – Denise Gossman, Overland Park

Consumer Lender of the Year – Donna Wilcox, Louisburg

Loan Support Banker of the Year – Kelly Robben, Overland Park

External Banker of the Year – Ben Tews, Stilwell

Most Improved Mortgage Originator/Increase – Dan Farmer, Stanley

Store Manager of the Year – Mary Friday, Taos

Internal Support/Admin Banker of the Year – Nathan Dixon, Overland Park (Operations)

Professional Services Producer of the Year – Michael Kijowski, Overland Park

Peoples Newcomer of the Year – Nathan Hutsell, Stanley

Community President of the Year – Scott McAdams, Taos

Mortgage Originator of the Year – Denise Phillippi, Overland Park

Commercial Lenders of the Year – Lisa Prosser, Overland Park and Mike Windholz, Louisburg

Nancy Winter Community Service Award – Ottawa, Kansas

CEO's Return on Quality "ROQ" Award – Ottawa, Kansas

Stakeholders Market of the Year – Miami County

Personal Banker of the Year – Carrie Drumeller, Overland Park

Chairman's Award – Roberta Compton, Ottawa

Peoples Bank has 14 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

March 6, 2007
For Immediate Release

Peoples Bank Donates To Sunflower House


In honor of the grand opening of a new building in Stanley, Peoples Bank of Overland Park recently donated $500 to Sunflower House. Sunflower House works to enhance the lives of at-risk children in Johnson and Wyandotte County. Peoples donated $10 for each new account opened during the week of Dec. 4, 2006. Peoples also matched individual donations made throughout the week.

"Peoples not only cares about our Guests, but we also care deeply for our community. It was an exciting week for the grand opening of our new location in Stanley. It gave us and our Guests the opportunity to give back to the community. We're proud to donate this gift to Sunflower House, to help enhance the lives of children in our community. That's what Banking Unusual is all about," said Charles Wooten, Jr., President of Peoples Bank in Overland Park.

Peoples offers banking, mortgage and wealth management services in 14 locations across northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

Peoples Bank Stanley:
7579 W. 151st Street, 913-897-2000

Peoples Bank Overland Park:
13180 Metcalf Avenue, 913-681-3030.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC

February 28, 2007
For Immediate Release

Nancy McElderry Joins Peoples Bank Mortgage Team

Peoples Bank has announced that Nancy McElderry has joined its mortgage team. McElderry, a mortgage specialist, will be located in Salina, Kansas.

With over 17 years in lending and 23 years in banking, McElderry has a wealth of experience. Prior to joining Peoples, she worked as manager to the loan officer of Salina's CitiFinancial for more than a decade.


McElderry can be reached at:
215 S. Santa Fe, Suite 204
Salina, KS 67401
785-825-2100

Peoples Bank has 14 locations in northeast Kansas and northern New Mexico.

For more information contact Warner Lewis, EVP-Director of Marketing at 785-842-4004 x246.

Member FDIC