May 16, 2006

Governor: Accountability in banking industry important
Sebelius reappoints three to State Banking Board

To ensure accountability and stability within the state’s banking industry, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has reappointed three members to the State Banking Board.

“It’s important to trust the people who hold our money, and this board works to protect Kansas consumers by ensuring safe and sound banking practices throughout the industry,” Sebelius said.

The State Banking Board promotes competitiveness, financial stability, safe and sound banking practices, protection of Kansas consumers, and public confidence in the state chartered banking industry.

The following three members were reappointed to the State Banking Board to serve three-year terms:

• Mark Parman, Overland Park
• Jane Schnellbacher, Topeka
• Joseph Smith, Erie