Angie Eilrich began her banking career at First Bank Kansas in 1981.In the last 40 years, Eilrich has held various positions at the bank in the areas of teller operations, bookkeeping, compliance, audit, human resources, marketing, information technology, product development, project management, and training.
In January of 2011, Eilrich was named executive vice president and chief operations officer of First Bank Kansas. Most recently, Eilrich was elected to the board in January.
When asked what her fondest memory has been during her 40 years at First Bank Kansas, Eilrich said, “There is no one memory, but everyone I have come in contact with has made an impact on my life, and for that, I am grateful for.”
When not at First Bank Kansas, Angie enjoys spending time with her husband, Kevin, working on church projects, traveling, and spending time with their large and tight-knit extended family.
“I have worked with Angie for almost 30 years. I admire her dedication, work ethic, knowledge, and above all, her integrity,” said Curt Glaser, executive vice president and chief lending officer.
“Angie is an amazing team player, and we all have immense respect for her. Angie’s experience and knowledge in so many areas of our business are invaluable,” said Kent Buer, president and chief executive officer. “She is the glue that helps keep us focused as we formulate and execute our strategic plans. I appreciate Angie’s loyalty to First Bank Kansas. Most importantly, she cares about people, and I’m blessed to call her my friend.”
“First Bank Kansas has always been a place where hard work, loyalty, and creativity are recognized. Each person’s unique abilities are encouraged. In forty years, so much has changed in banking regarding how transactions are handled, but the underlying commitment to provide an exceptional experience to the people around us never changes!” Eilrich said.