My event started at 1:00 am on April 27^th at the Nelson Atkins Art Museum.  There were 19 people in my class total and I knew only one person in the class.  We pushed, worked and rucked for 10.5 to 11 hours straight 8 to 9 hours of that in the cold wet rain and covered between 15-20 miles.  Everyone carried with them a ruck(backpack) containing six bricks, a three litter hydration bladder and whatever else we deemed necessary to keep ourselves going.  Most of our packs weighed between 35 to 50 pounds and they stayed on our backs the entire time.  In addition to our packs we, had to carry two empty beer keg, a dozen eggs(which we could not break) and an American flag.  Our course was unknown to us but took us all over the Plaza and downtown Kansas City.  The focus was on turning 19 strangers into one complete team striving for the same goal.  If one person failed everyone failed.  Weather we were doing flutter kicks in the JC Nichols fountain on the plaza or doing pushups along Broadway Blvd everything had to be done together and as a team.  Out of all the physical events I have done in my life this is arguably one of the if not the hardest event I have done in my life.  It pushes you mentally and physically.  That being said I can’t wait to do the next one! I encourage you to visit the GORUCK Challenge website to learn more and see a list of events throughout the country.

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BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (April 11, 2013) – Adams Dairy Bank today announced that Steven W. Giles has joined the bank as Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. Giles comes to Adams Dairy Bank from Overland Park-based Freedom Bank where he was one of the founders of the bank in 2006, and most recently served as its Chief Lending Officer.

“Steve joins our bank at a critical juncture in our bank’s development and growth,” said David Chinnery, President and CEO. “His experience and leadership will greatly expand our capacity to serve our growing customer base in Blue Springs, Lee’s Summit and Eastern Jackson County.”

In his role as Adams Dairy Bank’s Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer, Giles becomes a member of the bank’s senior leadership team with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the lending function and loan portfolio. In addition Giles will have responsibility for other ongoing business operations, community relationships and new growth initiatives.

Giles was one of the principal players in the formation and growth of Freedom Bank in 2006, including helping to secure its bank charter and raise $9 million in initial equity capital. As Chief Lending Officer, Giles was responsible for Freedom’s loan portfolio during its growth from de novo to $150 million in assets. As a member of Freedom’s executive management team, Giles led profitable growth initiatives over his tenure assisting in the bank’s overall success during that period.

Prior to joining Freedom Bank, Giles served as Senior Vice President for Enterprise Bank & Trust, Country Club Plaza location from 2003-2005 where he managed the commercial loan portfolio and was instrumental in the Plaza bank’s growth to profitability. Prior to that, Giles was Vice President, Commercial Banking for Wells Fargo Bank in Kansas City. He also served as Vice President, Capital Markets / Corporate Finance Group for UMB Bank from 1999 to 2002, and Senior Client Manager, Financial Strategies Group for Bank of America from 1992 to 1999.

A graduate of William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Giles received his MBA from Avila University with an emphasis in Finance.

Giles returns home to his roots in Lee’s Summit where he went to high school and currently lives with his wife Kim and their three children.

“Our bank takes tremendous pride in the fact that we are homegrown, from our many local customers to our stockholders and associates,” added Chinnery. “Steve joining our bank not only gives us tremendous skill, experience and leadership, it adds another homegrown element that our customers appreciate and value.”

 About Adams Dairy Bank

Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank associates, board members and nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (February 25, 2013)– Adams Dairy Bank today announced the return of associate Matt Clark. A Blue Springs native, Clark began working at Adams Dairy Bank shortly after it opened in 2008. Clark left the bank last October to follow another endeavor, and has returned to service customers with expanded responsibilities in his Client Services Representative (CSR) role.

“We couldn’t be happier that Matt has come home to Adams Dairy Bank; the timing was perfect,” said David Chinnery, president and CEO. “We had just created a new position to focus on both the oversight of our teller area and the specialized needs of our business customers. In addition to being well-liked by the customers, his banking experience combined with his knowledge of our operations makes him a perfect fit for this position.”

Adams Dairy Bank has redefined local banking in the community. Associates work very hard to know the customers not just by name, but to understand their family, their business and their financial or banking needs. Clark will focus on how the bank delivers service to its customers, and carefully examine operating procedures from the bottom up to ensure service is being delivered efficiently and effectively in all customer engagements.

Clark attended Barstow High School, and pursued a professional pilot degree from University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. Flying remains his passion, and he works part-time as a flight instructor. His many talents are not exclusive to aviation however; he is also a fourth degree black belt in Kenpo Karate, an achievement that took Clark 20 years of studying the art – another testament to his steadfast dedication.

About Adams Dairy Bank

Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Bank Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (January 3, 2013) – Adams Dairy Bank today announced the promotion of Kevin Vogt to assistant vice president and cashier. A Blue Springs native, Vogt first began working with Adams Dairy Bank as a credit analyst in 2008 and has since held the positions of accounting officer, and controller.

“Kevin’s career with our bank has paralleled our own growth, development and maturity,” said David Chinnery, president and CEO. “From his first role as a credit analyst to today, Kevin has taken on new challenges as our bank has developed and grown.”

As the bank rapidly approaches their five-year anniversary, Vogt reflects on the bank’s success, “It’s very exciting to have played a part in much of what the bank has accomplished,” said Vogt. “We have made our mark as a truly local, community oriented bank in every way, and are very proud of the relationships we have formed, and continue to form with the customers every day.”

Vogt attended Blue Springs South High School, and continued on to graduate from the University of Missouri with a BS Business Administration with an emphasis in finance and economics. He is also active in the Blue Springs Community, serving as the current treasurer of the Blue Springs Rotary Club.

About Adams Dairy Bank

Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Bank Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (October 22, 2012) – What do a mechanical engineer and a credit analyst have in common? They’re one-in-the-same, in the form of David Barry, the newest member of the Adams Dairy Bank staff. Today the bank announced the addition of Barry as a credit analyst.

Prior to joining Adams Dairy Bank, Barry held mechanical designer roles of progressive responsibility at several local engineering firms. A graduate of Pittsburg State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Barry had always seen himself as a very focused individual with tremendous attention to detail; both necessary traits in the field of engineering.

After 13 years as a mechanical designer and eventually as a project manager on many significant mechanical and plumbing engineering projects, Barry chose to make a career change to the accounting field. He began his career change journey by graduating Magna Cum Laude from Park University with a Bachelor of Science in Management and Accounting.

“The transition from being a successful mechanical engineer to being a successful credit analyst and banking professional isn’t as distant as some might think,” said David Chinnery, president and CEO. “Often times in banking, as in engineering, there is no room for error. David’s discipline and focus on the details will be a tremendous asset to the bank and our customers.”

About Adams Dairy Bank
Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Bank Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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Earlier this year the treasurer conducted a small business roundtable with bank customers from the Blue Springs and Eastern Jackson County area. Business owners shared their concerns about the economy, while the Treasurer answered questions about the State’s programs and initiatives.

In addition to the Treasurer’s small business initiatives, Adams Dairy Bank has worked closely with the Treasurer’s office on the Linked Deposit Program as a Preferred Partner. The program creates a partnership between the State and lending institutions to provide low-interest loans to help create and retain jobs, expand the economy and strengthen communities statewide.

We are proud of our close relationship with the Missouri State Treasurer’s office and happy to help provide education and capital to area businesses. We look forward to more visits from Treasurer Zweifel in the future.

Treasurer Zweifel and associate Cheyanne Reed	Treasurer Zweifel and associate Duston Weisenborn	Small Business Roundtable

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“I am honored to be appointed to The Investment Advisory Committee and am looking forward to the opportunity to work with other investment professionals from the area,” said David Chinnery, President and CEO. “The banking and investment community benefits greatly from working closely with the Treasurer’s office and I appreciate the chance to be a part of that process.”

State Treasurer Clint Zweifel’s Investment Advisory Committee is made up of investment professionals and bankers from around the state. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to allow these professionals to lend their expertise to the State Treasurer’s investment team.

About Adams Dairy Bank
Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Bank Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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Treasurer Zweifel’s announcement follows the Federal Declaration today from Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack.

The emergency process is known as the Harmed-area Emergency Loan Priority system, or HELP. Individuals applying for agriculture loans are now eligible in every county of the state and the City of St. Louis. A complete and up-to-date list of eligible counties can always be found at www.treasurer.mo.gov/LinkedDeposit.aspx.

HELP eligible counties are determined by Treasurer Zweifel using executive orders, disaster requests, State Emergency Management Agency and Federal Emergency Management Agency information and Agricultural Disaster Designations and Declarations. Normal loan approval time is 10 days.

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Phyllis Wahn has worked in the banking industry for close to ten years. She has extensive experience in finance working most recently as a loan documentation specialist at Bank Midwest, N.A. Wahn has also worked for Western Auto Supply Company in the credit division and is a graduate of Odessa High School.

Kristen Dodson is pursuing a degree in finance. She has two years of experience in banking, and is advancing her career while finishing her education at University of Phoenix. Dodson received her associates degree at Metropolitan Community College.

Andrew Escher is a graduate of Rockhurst High School and is attending Southern Methodist University studying finance and economics. He has worked at John Ward Economics preparing life care plans and value projections, as well as with Symphony Financial Group handling bookkeeping.

We are very pleased to bring all three new associates on board. We are proud of the hometown bank we have grown, and the people who work here are a key part of that.” said David Chinnery, president and CEO. “These individuals are all originally from, or currently reside in Blue Springs or surrounding communities and they all understand the importance of building a truly local bank.”

About Adams Dairy Bank

Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Bank Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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BLUE SPRINGS, MO. (April 17, 2012) – On the heels of three consecutive months of significant account growth, Adams Dairy Bank today announced new staff additions including: Christina Obenshain, Loan Processor; Ife Opakunle, Staff Accountant; and Tanner Griffin, Intern.

According to Adams Dairy Bank President & CEO David Chinnery, the unprecedented growth in the first quarter of 2012 is a good sign of growing economic conditions in and around the Blue Springs area. “Our new customers are local residents and business owners who understand the importance of banking with a locally owned institution. Buy local is now becoming bank local and the result has been the need for more staff,” added Chinnery.

Chinnery noted that all three additions to the bank staff come from the surrounding communities served by the bank. “Buy local, bank local translates to hiring local,” said Chinnery.

Christina Obenshain brings over twenty years of project management experience from a wide range of industries to her new position as Loan Processor. She has served in a variety of roles with locally-based companies such as H&R Block, Starlight Theatre and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City.  Obenshain is a graduate of Central Missouri University in Warrensburg.

Ife Opakunle, a Blue Springs graduate at the top of her class, joins Adams Dairy Bank graduating this May from William Jewell College with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. She completed an accounting internship, and additional voluntary educational opportunities to prepare her well for joining the team at Adams Dairy Bank.

Tanner Griffin is fulfilling an internship that will end when he graduates from Grain Valley High School next month. He is staying on through the summer to gain further insight to the financial services field. Griffin focused on advanced math, accounting and personal finance classes while at Grain Valley. A letterman in basketball and soccer, Griffin was a volunteer youth basketball coach as well.

About Adams Dairy Bank

Adams Dairy Bank, located near the intersection of I-70 and Adams Dairy Parkway, is a full-service community bank serving the greater eastern Jackson County community. Based in Blue Springs, Mo., the Adams Dairy Bank staff, board members and their nearly 190 local shareholders are creating a banking-family environment by serving individuals, small- to mid-size business owners, and professional corporations in the region. In addition to their convenient location in Coronado Place, Adams Dairy Bank customers have access to 555 ATMs through the UltraSF network. For more information, visit www.AdamsDairyBank.com.

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