DERBY, KS – Citizens Bank of Kansas extends congratulations to Stacy Gear, Chief Development Officer/SVP at CBK, who recently completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). A nationally recognized leadership development program for community bankers, the GSBC includes a rigorous 25-month curriculum designed to
prepare rising leaders and improve their financial institutions and communities. In addition, Gear successfully completed the Committed to Lead Micro-Credential program at GSBC. This program of additional coursework is offered exclusively to second- and third-year GSBC students; it is designed to build bold, future-oriented community bank leaders.

"We extend our sincere congratulations to Stacy on her GSBC graduation,” stated Kyle Russell, CBK President. “This significant achievement reflects her commitment to professional excellence, continuous learning, and leadership within the banking industry. We look forward to the continued impact Stacy will make in shaping the future of CBK." Gear joined CBK in 2014, and offices at the Derby-Buckner location.

GSBC’s Annual School Session each July immerses students in three consecutive years of classroom learning paired with six real-world intersession projects. Each student’s final project addresses a strategic opportunity or challenge unique to their organization, bringing immediate value back to the communities they serve.