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Keep up with the latest news and happenings with Union State Bank!

Union State Bank Celebrates Anniversary of the Bank's Charter

Bill Docking, Union State Bank Board of Directors Chairman Emeritus, wrote in a message to staff, “Along with almost everything else, community banking has changed over the last 115 years. However, the mission to which all of us at USB are committed endures.”

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Local Contributions Recognized During Community Banking Month
Established in 2007 by Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA),  April is a time dedicated to celebrating the vital role community banks play in strengthening local economies. 
Photo of Bill Docking. Former CEO and Board Chair for Union State Bank.

Union State Bank Staff Mourn Passing of William "Bill" Docking

Bill Docking passed away on March 13, 2025, as a result of ongoing health issues. He held the position of Chief Executive Officer of Union State Bank (USB) from 1983 until 2014. 

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Kirk Hamilton Joins Union State Bank as SVP, Commercial Lender

Kirk Hamilton has joined USB as Senior Vice President / Commercial Lender.  Hamilton will office out of Union State Bank’s branch located at 4110 Nowata Road in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

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Juan Hernandez Joins Union State Bank as SVP, Commercial Lender
Juan Hernandez has joined the Wichita market as Senior Vice President / Commercial Lending. Hernandez offices out of USB’s Wichita West branch located at 2327 N. Ridge Road in Wichita, KS. 
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Zack Stoy Joins Union State Bank, Ark City Branch as VP, Loan Officer

With fifteen years of experience in the finance industry, Stoy will assist USB’s commercial and consumer customers with both deposit and loan needs.

Photo of USB Market President for Arkansas City, Bradley Bryant and his son Bennett in a wheat field with equipment in the background.

Ark City Market President Retires to Focus on Agri-Business Career

Union State Bank’s Market President for Arkansas City is trading his desk for the dirt. Bradley Bryant has made the decision to retire to focus full-time on his growing agri-business operation. 

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Mortgage Assistance Grants Make Home Ownership Possible

Union State Bank is offering qualifying home buyers mortgage assistance grants of up to $15,000.00 through a partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank Topeka. 

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Helmer Presents Vaught with 2024 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero Award

USB Market President for Winfield and Udall Cory Helmer, presented the 2024 Union State Bank Healthcare Hero Award to former William Newton Hospital administrator Dick Vaught on November 2nd. 

Bauer Financial five-star institution award

Union State Bank Receives Five-Star Rating from BauerFinancial 
Union State Bank, Arkansas City, Kansas is proud to be recognized as one of the strongest banks in the nation by BAUERFINANCIAL, Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. 
Read about our five-star rating
"A" Health and stability rating for 2024 from DepositAccounts.com by Lendingtree.

Union State Bank Receives "A" Rating for Bank Health From Depositaccounts.com
Union State Bank is proud to receive an A Rating in bank health. The rating is based upon Texas Ratio, Texas Ratio Trend, Deposit Growth and Capitalization.
Read About Our a+ Rating
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Union State Bank Staff Celebrate Bill Docking Day with Volunteer Service

USB Board of Directors and the City Commission of Arkansas City proclaimed March 23rd as William R. (Bill) Docking Day, which would have been Bill’s 74th birthday.

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