In this episode of Banker Breakdown with the KBA, host Lew Walton speaks with Mark Bisbing, Vice President of Strategic Advancement at Jobs for America's Graduates–Kansas (JAG-K). Together, they explore how the partnership between Kansas banks and JAG-K is helping students build financial literacy and prepare for meaningful careers. Learn how bankers across the state are making an impact—one classroom at a time.

Jake and host Lew covered the latest trends in financial scams, the critical role Jake's division plays in collaborating with banks, what the Kansas Consumer Protection Act is and how it impacts banks, and much more.

Host Lew sits down with Brenda L. Unruh, Senior Vice President of Education & Conferences and Strategic Partnerships, to talk shop on what is coming up for KBA educational events, including the 2024 CEO Summit & Annual Meeting in August and fall events.

Host Lew Walton interviews The Girl Banker, Natalie Bartholomew, about her mission to provide more conversations that are important to women (and supporters of women) in the banking industry. The Girl Banker has grown to include a blog, podcast, and speaking engagements at professional conferences nationwide. She is a career banker with over twenty years of industry experience in roles across lending, retail, culture building, strategic planning, human resources, and marketing.

Host Lew Walton sits down with OSBC Commissioner David Herndon to discuss trends in Kansas banking including issues like fraud.

Bonus Podcast! Lew sits down with Jeff Narron (AVP-Compliance Specialist/Auditor) and Jamie Cosgrove (VP- Manager, Legal Dept) to talk about some of the issues and trends the KBA sees in Bank Fraud.

Our host Lew Walton sits down with JAG-K President & CEO Chuck Knapp to discuss the ins and outs of the Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas program. April is Financial Literacy Month, where KBA teams up with JAG-K to promote financial literacy.