Citizens Bank of Kansas is pleased to announce that Jake Baird has joined the Bank as a new Loan Officer to serve the greater Wichita market.

Baird has more than 15 years of banking experience, including experience as a credit analyst, credit manager, private banking relationship manager, and most recently, a senior mortgage originator.

“The hiring of Jake Baird demonstrates our commitment to building an elite team of lenders that the Wichita community can rely upon to serve their lending needs -- personally and professionally,” stated CBK President, Kyle Russell. “Jake’s experience combined with that of our new Wichita Market President, Chris Macias, provides Wichita businesses a trusted resource for their banking and borrowing needs.”

Baird earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Wichita State University, majoring in Marketing and minoring in Management and Finance. Jake enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, coaching his son’s baseball and basketball teams, and finding time for golf outings.

Baird will be located at the CBK East Wichita branch, 4820 E. Douglas (Douglas & Oliver).