Eric Kurtz, President and CEO of Union State Bank (“USB”), headquartered in Arkansas City, Kansas, announced that Kirk Hamilton has joined USB as Senior Vice President / Commercial Lender. In this position Hamilton will use his in-depth knowledge of commercial and agri-business banking to provide deposit and loan expertise to Union State Bank customers throughout Northeastern Oklahoma.
“Kirk is a veteran banker and I am glad that he brought his experience to Union State Bank. We are excited to have him join our commercial lending team and look forward to the opportunity that this presents within our Northern Oklahoma territory,” stated Kurtz. “Bringing Kirk into our Bartlesville market, allows us to continue to provide excellent customer service to our commercial customers, while expanding our calling efforts within the region.”
Hamilton will office out of Union State Bank’s branch located at 4110 Nowata Road in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Hamilton and his wife have lived in Bartlesville for the past 24 years.
“Kirk is well known and actively involved in the Bartlesville community. His focus will be in lending, and his ag and commercial lending expertise will bring great value to our customers,” said Brittany Welch, Executive Vice President for Union State Bank and Chief Credit Officer.
Hamilton is a graduate of Kansas State University with a BS in Agricultural Economics, with an Agri Business option. He has over 40-years of experience in the banking industry. Over that span, he has gained knowledge through a variety of bank roles.
“I have experienced all aspects of banking, from being a Teller to CEO and Chairman,” said Hamilton.
Hamilton’s interest in banking began at a very young age.
“I decided to become a banker when I was six years old,” said Hamilton. “My hometown banker was a close friend with my parents, and I idolized him. He made banking look fun, so I thought why not!”
Hamilton is excited to return to banking within the community which he has called home for so many years.
“It has been several years since I have actively been in the Bartlesville market. I will work hard to reacquaint myself with prior and new customers. It is a great challenge,” said Hamilton. “I truly appreciate this opportunity that I have been given and will work hard to earn everyone’s trust and business.”
About Union State Bank: Founded in 1908, Union State Bank has banking locations serving communities of Arkansas City, Newton, Udall, Winfield, and Wichita in Kansas and in Bartlesville and Edmond, Oklahoma. Union State Bank offers a full range of electronic, deposit and cash management services, as well as business and agriculture, commercial real estate, construction, mortgage, residential and consumer loans. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender, NMLS# 412388