New KBA Education Director

KBA Names New Director of Education

Expanding his role at the KBA, Deputy General Counsel Tim Schenk has been named the new Director of Education.

“The KBA’s Education department has a long-standing history of tremendous programs that serve the needs of banks and their bankers throughout the Commonwealth,” Schenk said. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve as Director of Education and look forward to implementing new programs addressing changes in our industry while continuing to deliver our core education services that serve as pillars of banker development. With over thirty-four years of KBA education experience, the KBA’s Education department will ensure Kentucky bankers remain leaders in our industry in all areas of banking.” Schenk replaces Natalie Kaelin, who joined the KBA staff 12 years ago. Kaelin said: “I never imagined the impact you would have on me and my life. I’ve learned so many things from all of you, both about banking and life. The most important thing I learned, and will take with me always, is how much each of you cares for your customers, staff and communities. I’ve never seen an industry so full of amazing people working every day to make our communities a better place to live. I thank each of you for showing me that and touching my life in the process. It was a joy to work with you and the KBA. The KBA is made up of an amazing staff, and I will miss working with my KBA family as well. I know my successor, Tim Schenk, will do an excellent job as the KBA’s new Director of Education.”

2022 KBA Foundations of Banking Class

Graduates included: Mindy Burns, Farmers State Bank; Brittany Cardwell, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Thomas Cofer, The Cecilian Bank; Tori Dwyer, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Rob Eddleman, Citizens Deposit Bank of Arlington; Brenn Embry, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Renee French, West Point Bank; James Garner, Jr., Magnolia Bancshares; Brooke E. Hager, The Cecilian Bank; Lauren Henderson, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Erin Jenkins, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Kristy R. Joiner, United Community Bank of West Kentucky; Thomas M. Loughran, The Cecilian Bank; Cy McCully, United Community Bank of West Kentucky; Jared Paschall, The Paducah Bank and Trust Company; Caitlin Phelps, Morgantown Bank & Trust Company; Hayden Price, The Citizens Bank of Morehead, Kelly Reid, The Citizens Bank of Morehead; Christopher T. Schiller, The Cecilian Bank; Samantha Thomas, Farmers and Traders Bank.