Regent Bank is expanding into Kansas City and St. Louis with two new commercial lending offices, bringing its regional presence to 10 markets across Oklahoma, Texas and Missouri.
The offices will initially operate as loan production offices (LPOs) while Regent works to secure permanent branch locations in both cities.
Jason Ramthun will serve as market president for both Kansas City and St. Louis. The commercial lending team includes John Lamping, Chris Knopp and Tony Maher, each a senior vice president and senior commercial lender; Bryce Berry, senior credit analyst; and Joni Porter, commercial loan assistant. Zach Fischer, senior vice president and senior commercial lender, will lead commercial lending efforts in Kansas City.
“People bank with people, and this expansion is a unique opportunity for Regent Bank to partner with amazing people in two great markets we love,” Sean Kouplen, CEO of Regent Bank, said. “Regent Bank is a relationship bank, and our goal is to make banking as effortless and enjoyable as possible for busy businesspeople. Jason and his talented team have deep relationships in St. Louis and Kansas City. They are the local bankers, and our job is to provide them with resources and remove obstacles to allow them to serve their valued clients.”
Ramthun added, “We’re not trying to be the biggest bank in Kansas City or St. Louis. We’re trying to be the one you call first when a deal is moving fast and you need a real answer.”
