Abigail Wendel
joins from UMB Bank to lead growing
institution; Michael
Scheopner announces planned retirement
MANHATTAN, Kan., March 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Landmark Bancorp, Inc. (the
"Company") announced that it has appointed Abigail (Abby) Wendel to serve as president and
chief executive officer of the Company and Landmark National Bank,
its wholly-owned bank subsidiary (the "Bank"), effective
March 29, 2024. Wendel also will join
the respective boards of directors of the company and bank. She
succeeds current President and CEO, Michael
Scheopner, who will serve in a non-executive role until his
retirement at the end of the year.
Wendel comes to the Company from UMB Bank, N.A., a regional bank
headquartered in Kansas City,
Missouri, with more than $44.0
billion in assets. Wendel most recently served as president
of the consumer division. In that role, she oversaw more than 800
associates and was responsible for the retail, mortgage and private
banking functions as well as corresponding consumer banking
initiatives, focused on customer acquisition and experience. She
brings to the role extensive experience in the banking industry and
has proven performance for delivering positive results for teams
and customers. While at UMB, she also previously served as senior
vice president and director of corporate strategy, government &
investor relations and as executive vice president, chief strategy
officer. Prior to UMB, Wendel spent more than a decade at the
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas
City. She is also involved in numerous charitable causes and
civic initiatives in the Kansas
City metropolitan area.
"During my time at Landmark National Bank, we have grown a
diverse platform of banking services that meets the unique deposit
and credit needs of clients in the communities we serve," said
Michael Scheopner, outgoing chief
executive officer. "From small business loans to industrial product
offerings and numerous solutions in between, we have listened and
responded to our customers' needs. I am extremely proud of what our
team has achieved in partnership with our customers and look
forward to Landmark's continued growth and success under Abby's
leadership."
Scheopner joined one of Landmark National's predecessor banks,
Security National Bank in 1996, and in 2001 was named executive
vice president and credit risk manager. In May 2013, Scheopner was named president of
Landmark National Bank and chief executive officer in January 2014.
Wendel's appointment reflects the completion of a search process
led by Patrick Alexander, chair of the board of
directors. A special committee of the board, consisting of
independent directors assisted by a nationally recognized executive
recruiting firm, conducted the search.
"We are grateful for Michael's leadership and strategic
direction that has brought Landmark National Bank to this pivotal
moment in our organization's history," said Patrick Alexander, board chairman. "We are
extremely excited to welcome Abby to the bank. Her selection was a
unanimous decision by our board and for good reason. Abby's unique
skill set blends results and experience, positioning Landmark
National Bank for new growth and depth of relationships with our
valued current and future customers."
Wendel will be based in the Kansas
City metro, with frequent site visits across Kansas to Landmark National Bank
locations.
About Landmark Bancorp, Inc.
Landmark Bancorp, Inc. is a bank holding company
incorporated under the laws of the State
of Delaware and is engaged in the banking business through
its wholly owned subsidiary, Landmark National Bank. Landmark
Bancorp is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol
"LARK."
Landmark National Bank is a Kansas community banking organization
dedicated to providing quality financial and banking services to
its local communities. Landmark National Bank is headquartered in
Manhattan, Kansas and has 31
community banking locations in 24 communities across the state of
Kansas.
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