"If you don't have Accountability, you are going to have a big mess on you hands." -Greg Kossover

Greg Kossover is a self-made Entrepreneur/Businessman and former CEO of multiple succesful companies.

Equity Bank's customers are fortunate to have access to his remarkable breath of knowledge and judgement.

The work he's done for the growth of Equity Bank--taking it public-- give him incredible insight on how to continue to grow Value for Customers' Businesses and the Financial health of Equity Bank.

"This is still an upward mobility story." -Jeremy Hill

Jeremy Hill, regional economist for the Kansas City Federal Reserve, breaks down Missouri and Kansas's economy, the drivers behind persistent inflation, and why high oil prices are keeping costs elevated across the board. He explains how energy costs ripple through everything we buy and what needs to happen for inflation to finally stabilize. Hill also shares how the Federal Reserve operates with districts across the country, how each one votes differently to maintain the integrity of the Federal Reserve, and its core role in stabilizing prices while aiming for maximum employment.

When you immigrate to the United States from a former communist country, your point of view about opportunity is different.

Kristof's first visit to the US was to New York and he thought it was all like that. As a Top high school decathlete in Poland, he had the chance to come to the United States and he chose Wichita USA.

As an outstanding athlete for the Wichita State Shockers, he soon wanted to apply his dedication and capabilities to the business world. Many of us in the US take for granted our opportunities. Chief Credit Officer of Equity Bank, Kristof Slupkowski shares in our conversation how difficult it is to legally immigrate so that you can take advantage of the wonderful opportunities in the land of the free. He is an outstanding disciplined human being, and I am grateful to share his story.