Russ Wright Director


Independent Farmers Bank, Maysville Russ Wright worked at three different banks for five different owners — but he never actually changed employers. He started as a teller at Security Bank of Auxvasse, working through the ranks to vice president. Ten years later, the bank was purchased by the owner of


Security Bank of Rich Hill, and Wright was transferred to that bank to serve as executive vice president/CEO. Within a few months, he was transferred to Te Farmers Bank of Maysville as president/CEO. Te regional bank failed, and a bank in New York City became the new owner. A local group obtained regulatory approval to purchase the Maysville bank, returning it to local ownership. Wright then began a new journey with Independent Farmers Bank. Two branches were added, and the bank grew from $14 million to $150 million.


He and his wife, Dianna, enjoy spending time with their eight grandchildren.


Clarence Zugelter Chairman of the Board First Federal Bank of Kansas City


Clarence Zugelter started his career with First Federal Bank of Kansas City in November 1971. He completed more than 43 years of service in management with First Federal before his retirement as CEO and president in April 2014, a position he held for 16 years. Since January 1999, Zugelter has served as chairman of the board of directors. He is proud of the bank’s mutual form of ownership, its long-term commitment to residential lending and its strong focus on helping the bank’s customers become more financially successful.


Zugelter has served in many various roles, including chairman of the Missouri League of Savings Institutions and advisor to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., as a member of the Triſt Institution Advisory Council.


A U.S. Army veteran, he and his wife of 47 years, Margo, are the proud parents of two sons.


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