Company History

United Bank of Kansas, insured and regulated by the FDIC, is a locally owned and managed community bank. With the bank's charter dating back to 1902, one of our strengths is the depth of banking experience of our owners and management. Long time banking professionals J. Thomas Burcham and John J. Geiger have lived and worked in the Kansas City area most of their lives. Their substantial experience in banking has allowed them to assist numerous families and businesses reach their financial goals. These individuals, along with all of our directors and staff, are committed to providing superior service to the bank's customers.

United Bank of Kansas prides itself in delivering personalized banking services to small businesses, professionals as well as area residents. We strive to develop strong relationships with our customers to understand their specific goals. And because we are locally owned and managed, we are more responsive to your financial service requests. We do not believe that customers should be transferred to other parts of the state or country for banking services. Personal service is delivered quickly and more complex financial services for our business customers are expeditiously handled. Loan decisions are made locally and approvals are done on a timely basis.

As a local bank, we know the services that are needed and provide a broad range of financial products. In addition to our enhanced internet banking product, our personal banking services include free checking, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, IRA products, and safe deposit boxes. Personal loans, home equity lines of credit, residential construction loans and home mortgages are all available from experienced bankers waiting to serve you.

Commercial services include working capital loans, equipment financing, business acquisition financing, agricultural lending, real estate construction and commercial real estate loans. Come in and discuss your individual needs so we can help your business grow.

Directors

J. Thomas Burcham
Douglas Firebaugh
John J. Geiger
Kurt W. Fischer
Kenneth Lawrence
Edward Schlagel
William Wilt