New Banking Board Members
Three new members were appointed to the State Banking Board on October 18, 2005. They will join existing board members Andy Bias, James O'Sullivan, Mark C. Parman, R.D. Rucker, Jane Schnellbacher and Joseph A. Smith.
Michael Downing, who will represent the 1st District, is President of the Ellis State Bank, Ellis, Kansas. He attended Fort Hays State University and received a Bachelor of Science (emphasis in Finance) Degree. Mr. Downing is a former financial examiner for the Office of the State Bank Commissioner and has been instrumental in promoting growth and economic development in the Ellis community as the General Contractor for the Ellis Industrial Corporation.
Melvin Minor, who represents the public, is from Stafford, Kansas. A former American Government, Economics and American history teacher and Kansas State Representative, Mr. Minor earned a Degree from Kansas State Teachers College (now Emporia State University). He currently has a farming operation and serves on the Kansas Geological Survey Advisory Council.
Wint Winter, Jr., joined the Board as the State-at-Large representative. Mr. Winter is a fifth generation resident of Douglas County and serves as the President and CEO of Peoples Bank, Lawrence, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law and is the managing partner of Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., as well as a former Kansas State Senator.
Board members are appointed for a three-year term. Mr. Downing, Mr. Minor and Mr. Winter will serve until March, 2008.
