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Taking the Torch: New leadership at Kansas City powerhouse, nbkc, forges ahead with tech focus that’s reshaped its balance sheet
In the latest installment of Travillian’s Tech-Forward Bank Index Profile, nbkc bank President & CEO Michael Bartkoski and CFO Eric Garretson share how technology has transformed their Kansas City-based institution. Since 2018, nbkc’s cultural shift—marked by attending fintech conferences and building an internal engineering team—has driven operational efficiency, fintech partnerships, and low-cost deposit growth. Their…
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Back to Memphis: How BaaS Friendly-Evolve Bank Continues to Strengthen Its Fintech Footprint
Evolve Bank & Trust, a standout member of Travillian’s Tech-Forward Bank Index, has more than doubled its assets in just a few months—from $628 million to $1.3 billion—driven by smart capital deployment, a wave of fintech partnerships, and strategic hiring. Leadership updates, such as the promotion of Hank Word to President of Open Banking and…
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If You Build It, They Will Come: Iowa Bank Wins Over Fintech Rancher and Risk Maestro
Lincoln Savings Bank (LSB), a community bank rooted in agricultural lending, skyrocketed from 18,000 to over 3 million customers in just one year, fueled by the rapid growth of its banking-as-a-service (BaaS) arm, LSBX. To support this transformation, CEO Erik Skovgard partnered with Travillian to recruit fintech and risk management leaders from across the country,…
