West Plains, Mo. – West Plains Bank and Trust Company announced Thursday (12/24) that Richard King, Vice President/Compliance Officer, has decided to retire after 16 years with the bank, effective January 4, 2021. David King will serve as compliance officer upon King’s retirement.
King began his role as compliance officer in 2006. Prior to that, he served for two years as senior loan officer, building a commercial and agriculture portfolio and assisting in the development of the credit administration department.
King has seen the evolution of banking first-hand over his 42 years in the industry. He said what he values most out of his 16 years of work at West Plains Bank and Trust Company is working with people, both co-workers and customers. King also particularly enjoyed events, such as the annual Go Club Picnic, attending bank conferences, and taking part in community fundraisers.
According to West Plains Bank and Trust Company President/CEO David M. Gohn, King’s contributions to the lending and compliance departments are appreciated. “Richard has a knack for never meeting a stranger,” Gohn said. “He has developed many relationships both in and outside the Bank. His efforts to ensure our business practices were compliant with banking regulations are appreciated. We wish him well in retirement and know that he’ll enjoy time on his farm and with his family.”
King’s retirement plans consist of traveling with his wife, Janie, spending time with his daughter, son-in-law, and four grandchildren, working on the farm, remaining an active member in the United Freewill Baptist Church, and continuing volunteer work for Habitat for Humanity.
The public is invited to share well-wishes with King from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at West Plains Bank and Trust Company Main Bank, 11 Court Square, West Plains, Mo.
West Plains Bank and Trust Company opened its doors to customers in 1883, making it the oldest continually operating business in Southern Missouri. With more than 137 years of service to the local region, West Plains Bank and Trust Company has grown to a $500 million bank with six locations and a loan production office.
