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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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Is Your Bank’s Risk & Compliance Talent Focusing on the Right Things: A Conversation with Coastal Financial Corporation’s Curt Queyrouze & Andrew Stines
In this Travillian Next discussion, Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech at Travillian, sits down with Curt Queyrouze, President of Coastal Financial Corporation, and Andrew Stines, the bank’s Chief Risk Officer. As a national leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with more than 30 fintech partnerships, Coastal is navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Curt…
