Kyle Russell was born and raised on a fourth-generation family farm near Winfield, Kansas. He graduated from Oklahoma State University and the Graduate School of Banking — later serving as Trustee, Chairman, and Executive Development Institute Mentor for that organization.
Kyle began his banking career in 1985 with The State Bank in Winfield. In 1993, he joined Verus Bank (then First National Bank) in Derby, Kansas, serving for 25 years as President, Chief Financial Officer, and a member of the Board of Directors. With the 2019 merger with Citizens Bank of Kansas, Kyle became President and a Director of CBK. Professional banking organizations include the Kansas Bankers Association, Kansas/Nebraska Schools of Banking Advisory Committee, and RMA. Community involvement includes Rotary, Derby Education Foundation, Derby Public Schools, United Way of the Plains, City of Derby Task Forces, Derby Chamber of Commerce, and First Presbyterian Church of Derby.
Kyle and his wife of more than 37 years, Debbie, have three children and five grandchildren. Kyle’s hobbies include boating and water sports, golf, and moonlighting as a local baseball PA announcer.
