CrossFirst Bank Expands Banking Team in Phoenix Market with Key Hires
September 29 2021 - 9:58AM
Business Wire
CrossFirst Bank, the subsidiary bank of CrossFirst Bankshares,
Inc. (Nasdaq: CFB), announced the addition of two key hires in
Phoenix, Arizona. The Bank recently welcomed Jay Ganske, Managing
Director, Real Estate Banking, and Mike Theile, Managing Director,
Commercial Banking, to the Phoenix Banking Team.
“Hiring experienced and successful bankers, like Jay and Mike,
is key to our growth in Phoenix,” said Market President, Kevin
Halloran. “These individuals bring expertise and insight to our
banking team and will play a significant role to our growth in the
coming years.”
Jay Ganske is a seasoned Banker with over 32 years of experience
in the Phoenix market. Ganske will specialize in serving the
banking and financing needs of Phoenix’s commercial real estate
community. Prior to joining CrossFirst Bank, Ganske served as the
Senior Vice President at Sunrise Mortgage and Investment Company
and Director, Manager Commercial Real Estate Banking at CIT Bank.
He also held roles as Senior Vice President at Mutual of Omaha Bank
and MidFirst Bank. Ganske holds a B.A. in Accounting and Finance
from Luther College.
Mike Theile brings over 20 years of commercial banking
experience. He will be responsible for new business originations by
building trusted relationships within the community. Before joining
CrossFirst Bank, Theile held positions as Senior Vice President at
UMB Bank and Alliance Bank of Arizona. Theile is a graduate of
Northern Arizona University and holds an M.B.A. from Grand Canyon
University.
“Both Jay and Mike are extraordinary bankers who bring decades
of banking and financial service experience as well as deep Arizona
connections to our team,” Halloran said. “As an entrepreneurial
bank, we are excited to support the region’s rapid growth and for
the opportunity to work with businesses and professionals in
Phoenix and Maricopa County.”
CrossFirst Bank opened a temporary office in July 2021 at 2801
East Camelback Road, Suite 200. Later this year, CrossFirst has
plans to relocate into a permanent branch location at 3237 E.
Camelback Road.
About CrossFirst Bank
CrossFirst Bank, headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, is a
subsidiary of CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. (Nasdaq: CFB), a Kansas
corporation and a registered bank holding company. CrossFirst Bank
has nine full-service banking offices in Kansas, Missouri,
Oklahoma, Arizona, and Texas. For more information on CrossFirst
Bank, visit www.crossfirstbank.com.
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Media Contact Meggin Nilssen | CrossFirst Bank
816.895.4604 | meggin.nilssen@crossfirstbank.com
Investor Relations Heather Worley | CrossFirst
Bankshares, Inc. 214.442.5898 | heather@crossfirst.com
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