SERVING THE COMMUNITY
SINCE 1876
Our History
Since 1876, Bank of the Flint Hills has had a rock-solid history of reliability, credibility, and community involvement. They are proud of their long heritage in this community. The owners of the bank live here, play here, and raise their families here. As an independent, locally owned and locally controlled bank, Bank of the Flint Hills also strives to stay on the leading edge of banking technology.
The bank was chartered in 1876 as First National Bank, the same year as Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone. In 1972, the bank outgrew its location at the corner of 5th and Lincoln, its home for over 60 years, and moved west one-half block to a new, larger, more modern building.
As the bank continued to grow, its footprint expanded. The data processing and bookkeeping departments moved to the building directly north of the bank in the early 1990's. In 1991, a bank was added in eastern Manhattan, and in 1999, a bank was opened in Alma. In 2005, the East Branch of Manhattan was replaced with a larger two-story building which you see in operation today. More recently, in 2017, the bank expanded by two. They opened Grand Mere, an open-concept branch with an in-house coffee shop in West Manhattan. This one-of-a-kind branch blends technology, open-concept office space with a shiftable use lobby for various uses. About a month later, they expanded 40 miles south and acquired a bank in White City, Kansas, a small rural town. That acquisition was a natural fit for this small town, homegrown bank.
To better represent who the bank is and the communities they serve, First National Bank changed its name to Bank of the Flint Hills in 2014. When customers walk through bank doors, they continue to see the same ownership, staff, service, locations, and phone numbers. With time, comes change and the promise of hard work and roots that run deep in the Flint Hills. With the new name, logo, and look, the bank's ideals and passion for the communities they cherish remain steadfast.
Today the bank offers a full menu of checking and savings accounts, loan programs, online banking, mobile banking, and ATM’s located in Alma, Manhattan, Rossville, St. Marys, Wamego, and White City. As technology changes, the bank continually reviews its products to ensure they are meeting the evolving needs of today's customers.
As they honor their heritage with great pride, they continue to adopt new ways for customers to access bank services, Bank of the Flint Hills strives to be the provider of choice for the region they serve.
Current Bank of the Flint Hills locations and ATMs
History Photos
| 1876 | Bank founded by J.C. Rogers at 511 Lincoln |
| 1886 | First National Bank becomes a National Bank (charter #3434) |
| 1905 | First National Bank moves to 501 Lincoln, where it stays for many years |
| 1947 | First National Bank starts photographing all checks |
| 1972 | The bank on 806 W. 5th Street is completed |
| 1976 | First National Bank celebrates its 100th anniversary |
| 1991 | Manhattan bank opens in Manhattan East |
| 1999 | Alma bank opens |
| 2003 | Opens branch in the WTC building on Lincoln Avenue |
| 2003 | First National Bank offers Internet Banking |
| 2014 | First National Bank changes its name to Bank of the Flint Hills |
| 2015 | Bank of the Flint Hills launches its new website |
| 2017 | Grand Mere bank opens in West Manhattan |
| 2017 | Acquires White City branch in White City, KS |
| 2018 | Acquires St. Marys State Bank and Rossville State Bank |
Leadership
Lance White
President & CEO
With more than twenty years in the banking industry and ten as the President & CEO, Lance strives to bring his customers and employees the best experience possible, daily. His passion is supporting businesses and communities. He regularly attends sporting events, school functions, and is active in the Wamego Chamber &... read more
785-456-2221
Brenda Meseke
Senior Vice President
Brenda discovered a penchant for banking more than 20 years ago and ties her love of banking to early childhood. From behind the scenes to the front lines, her passion of banking aligns with the ability to help others. In her spare time, she can be found cheering her children at athletic events, 4H events and enjoying... read more
785-456-2221
Joe Fanning
Senior Vice President - Retail - NMLS 509063
Joe has more than 16 years of financial retail experience, which started in Manhattan, Kansas as a part-time teller while attending K-State. As VP of Retail he enjoys spending time with our retail staff, supervising and coaching them to better serve the needs of our clients. Joe holds a Bachelors’ degree from Kansas... read more
785-458-3134 (Direct)
785-477-3291 (Cell)
Dwight D Faulkner
Senior Vice President - Senior Lender - NMLS 1486300
With more than 20 years in the Agriculture Industry, Dwight feels most at home serving his ag customers and helping them grow and succeed. Growing up in rural Dickinson County, he followed his passion to KSU for a degree in Agribusiness and later with an MBA from Baker University. On top of coaching his daughters and... read more
Phone: 785-456-2221
Matt Bulk
Market President-Manhattan and Commercial Lending - NMLS 1042307
In the 20 years Matt has worked at Bank of the Flint Hills as a commercial lender, his favorite aspect of the job is to get into the nuts and bolts of a business. Spending time with his clients, poring over their financials and helping them make sound decisions is what drives him day after day. In his spare time, Matt... read more
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