Jay Luerman, assistant vice president for First Kansas Bank in Great Bend, graduated from the 2018 Agricultural Lending School in Grand Island, Neb. The Agricultural Lending School is sponsored jointly by the Kansas and Nebraska Bankers Associations.  

The course is designed and led by national level instructors teaching students agricultural lending concepts and practices to enhance their effectiveness as agricultural loan officers. Completion of this intense course assists students in developing skills that allow them to better serve their customers financial needs.  

Jay grew up in Ashland and holds a bachelor’s degree in agri-business from Fort Hays State University. Jay and his wife Joanna make their home in Great Bend.  

First Kansas Bank has offices in Hoisington, Claflin, Great Bend and Hays.