CrossFirst Bankshares Announces Leadership Succession - Seite 2

“George’s strategic thinking and leadership have strengthened our Company,” said Mr. Maddox. “I appreciate George for his service to CrossFirst over the last four years, and for staying on as a board member and advisor.  Our business has always been driven by an outstanding group of senior leaders and team members, and I look forward to working with all of them to create value for our shareholders.”

Additional Information About Mike Maddox

Maddox, 50, joined CrossFirst in 2008 as a Director of the Company and Bank and as the President and Chief Executive Officer of CrossFirst Bank.  Mr. Maddox has over 20 years of banking experience. Prior to joining CrossFirst, he was a Regional President for Intrust Bank. In that role, he managed the bank’s Northeast Kansas operations.  Mr. Maddox attended the University of Kansas from which he received a Business degree in 1991 and a law degree in 1994. While at KU, Mr. Maddox was a four-year basketball letterman and a member of the KU team that won the National Championship in 1988. Mr. Maddox completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2003.  

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