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An Elevated Experience

We put people first

The relationship with our customers and employees are our most valuable assets. We will strive to always take care of each other and to operate our business so that we maintain our culture of appreciation, respect, and transparency.

We elevate people

This goes to the heart and true purpose of Elevate Bank. Our company serves as a platform to help our team members grow, achieve their personal goals, and positively impact the lives of others through all interactions. We are committed to enriching the lives of everyone we interact with.

We do the right thing every time

As we conduct our business, we will operate with the highest level of integrity and humility. We communicate honestly, clearly and maintain a sense of humanity in our company. We treat people with respect even when we disagree.

We take ownership of every situation

Every individual shall take ownership, be accountable, and take responsibility while avoiding blame, excuses, and denial. We will always strive to admit, learn and grow from failure and mistakes.

We care and give back

We are stewards of the future. With that we believe we have an obligation to give back to the community through charitable efforts and, as a token of our appreciation to those who have helped us succeed, we pay it forward.

Meet Our Team

Chris Ford

Chris Ford

President, Chief Executive Officer, and Vice Chairman
Kirk Rearden

Kirk Rearden

Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer
Stuart Tolson

Stuart Tolson

Senior Vice President Operations Manager | Pawhuska, OK
Megan Collom

Megan Collom

Vice President and Loan Officer | Sedan, KS
Charles "CL" Stallard

Charles "CL" Stallard

Community Bank Advisor
Matt Kane

Matt Kane

Director of Ag Lending | Pawhuska, OK
Casey Jo Wade

Casey Jo Wade

Loan Officer Assistant | Sedan, KS
Savannah Shipley

Savannah Shipley

Loan Officer Assistant | Sedan, KS
Paige Wilmoth

Paige Wilmoth

National Account Manager | Sedan, KS
Stephania Swan

Stephania Swan

AVP- Customer Success Manager | Pawhuska, OK
Trisha Roudybush

Trisha Roudybush

Assistant Vice President of IT and Security Officer | Sedan, KS
Tiffania Ballinger

Tiffania Ballinger

Customer Experience Specialist | Pawhuska, OK
Tomi Mertes

Tomi Mertes

Customer Success Specialist | Sedan, KS
Pam Koerner

Pam Koerner

AVP Compliance and BSA | Sedan, KS
Terry Jones

Terry Jones

Business Development Officer
Brandee Smith

Brandee Smith

Customer Success Specialist | Sedan, KS
Abby Myers

Abby Myers

Customer Success Specialist | Sedan, KS
Emily Box

Emily Box

Customer Success Specialist | Sedan, KS
Cambrie Wood

Cambrie Wood

Customer Success Specialist | Pawhuska, OK
Daniel Jones

Daniel Jones

Founder and Chairman of the Board Managing Principal, The Jones Group
Todd Hamby

Todd Hamby

Principal Carmody MacDonald
Tricia Wynegar Drake

Tricia Wynegar Drake

Retired FDIC Bank Regulator
Jeff Lefko

Jeff Lefko

Executive Vice President Hanley Investment Group
Cathi Stafford

Cathi Stafford

Staff Accountant

Our History

Since 1874, Elevate Bank has provided stability, direction, and financial growth to the communities it serves. Together with this community, we have withstood many challenges and have celebrated many successes.

Our love and dedication to our community truly sets us apart from other banks. We want our community to succeed, and in order to ensure that, we strive for success ourselves. This is why in 2017, we opened our Pawhuska branch in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It was our hope then, and it still is our hope now, that the same values that have kept us in business for 150 years in Sedan will allow us to serve Pawhuska and help that community as well.

Our bank is taking bold steps forward to modernize itself so that it will be able to serve both Sedan and Pawhuska and other communities for the next 150 years. 

1874

Bank founded as “The Private Bank of L.L. Turner”

1888

Name changed to “The First National Bank of Sedan”

2022

Under new ownership and name changed to “Elevate Bank”