MCPHERSON, Kan. — A veteran banker has joined the staff at Home State Bank in McPherson as their market president.
Georgia Ballard has worked in banking since 1996, in a variety of positions including crop insurance specialist, loan officer and vice president of underwriting.
Most recently, she was a senior vice president at RCB Bank, in Hutchinson.
“I grew up on a farm south of Inman and was very involved in 4-H and FFA,” Ballard said. “I graduated from Hutchinson Community College and attended Kansas State University before graduating at Friends University with a degree in human resources and leadership.”
Ballard and her husband Brian live in Inman with their four children.
“The Citizens State Bank (and Home State Bank) are known for being a community bank, focused on strong relationships with a strong ag focus,” she said. “I was drawn to the overall culture of the bank and the desire to be the best bank in the community. I am excited for the opportunity to grow the ag portfolio in the McPherson market.”
Bank president Randy Tegethoff said that hiring Ballard was a great opportunity for the bank as it expands its agriculture focus.
“Georgia brings a wealth of experience to the market president position,” he said. “Growing up in agriculture and then focusing on it for the majority of her banking career provides her a unique skillset that will be incredibly valuable to our bank team.”
And for Ballard, the transition is one that she sees in its potential.
“I am very passionate about leadership and developing employees to grow in their careers,” she said. “I feel McPherson has a great team with a lot of opportunities.”
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