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Joe Houlehan

Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking

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Joe Houlehan

About Joe

Joe Houlehan brings over 20 years of banking experience to his role as Senior Vice President - Commercial Banking, with a focus on C&I lending, business development, and relationship management. His extensive background spans community banks and large financial institutions, equipping him with a comprehensive understanding of diverse businesses' needs across various industries. Joe's experience and his approach as a trusted advisor help him provide tailored guidance to clients on all their banking needs, from daily cash flow management to growth initiatives, expansion projects, and acquisitions. His expertise in banking was recognized when he was selected for the Kansas City Business Journal's "20 To Know" list in Banking. 

A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer and Family Economics, Joe combines his academic foundation with hands-on industry experience that began during his college years as a teller and personal banker. He is actively involved in the community, serving as a board member at Horizon Academy, Blue Hills Country Club, and volunteering for the First Tee of Kansas City. Joe has also held board positions with several non-profit organizations, including Friends of Infant Toddler Services of Johnson County and Carondelet Health.

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