OFFICE OF THE GOV.
TOPEKA –Kansas Governor Sam Brownback today announced the appointment of Miki Bowman, Council Grove, as State Bank Commissioner.
Bowman is currently a Vice President of Farmers & Drovers Bank and has an extensive background in both the banking industry and the public sector. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas and a juris doctorate from Washburn University School of Law. In her current position, Bowman served as a director, compliance officer, and trust officer for Farmers & Drovers Bank. Bowman has also served on committees for both Kansas Bankers Association (KBA) and the American Bankers Association, and she is a graduate of the KBA’s Bank Leaders of Kansas.
Following her time in the office of U.S. Senator Bob Dole, Bowman worked for the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight as an investigative attorney and for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure as subcommittee counsel. Bowman was appointed to serve in President George W. Bush’s Administration to create the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) department of Congressional Affairs. She also served as policy advisor to DHS Secretary Tom Ridge.
“Miki brings a wealth of banking experience and knowledge from the public sector,” said Governor Brownback. “She will serve the industry with high professionalism and grace, and I am confident that her service will benefit our state.”
The State Bank Commissioner regulates all state-chartered banks and trust companies, savings and loan companies, mortgage businesses, supervised lenders, and money transmitters. With the Banking Board as an advisor, the Bank Commissioner ensures the safety and soundness of state-chartered financial institutions.
“It is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to serve the great State of Kansas as the State Bank Commissioner,” said Bowman. “I look forward to working closely with the financial services industry, Governor, and Legislature and to continuing the commitment of the Commission to ensure the integrity of our financial services providers.”
Bowman’s appointment requires confirmation by the Kansas Senate.