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J.R. Buckner

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President and CEO at First Federal Bank of Kansas City
📍 Lees Summit, Missouri, United States

J. R. Buckner is the President and CEO of First Federal Bank of Kansas City, where he focuses on strengthening the communitys financial wellbeing. With a career dedicated to community banking in the Kansas City area, he also serves on several banking association boards. He is a graduate of Park University.

Outside of his professional role, J. R. is a devoted husband, father, and follower of Jesus. He actively serves in leadership at The Summit Church and supports various local nonprofits, including the Veterans Community Project, demonstrating a strong commitment to giving back to the Kansas City community.

He identifies as an Enneagram Type 5, also known as "The Investigator, " which suggests a perceptive, innovative, and sometimes secretive nature.

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Experience
31 Years
Current Role
President and CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Lees Summit, Missouri, United States
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Priorities

Topics J.R. cares about

Community Banking
His entire career has been in community banking, and he is passionate about helping individuals and small businesses achieve their financial goals in the Kansas City area.
Financial Wellbeing
States his mission is improving the personal and financial wellbeing of his community, with a focus on helping families achieve home ownership.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
President and CEO
First Federal Bank of Kansas City
10-2013 - 3-2014
President
First Federal Bank of Kansas City
11-2012 - 9-2013
Executive Vice President
First Federal Bank of Kansas City
8-2005 - 11-2012
EVP, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Credit Officer
First Community Bank
8-1994 - 8-2005
CFO and COO
Bank of Lee's Summit
In the press

Media appearances

First Federal Bank of Kansas City joins Bank On movement to offer safe affordable account for unbanked and underbanked individuals. Featured in PR Newswire
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First Federal Bank of Kansas City Selects Jack Henry for Growth and .... Featured in Jack Henry (press release)
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Education
2002 - 2003
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Graduate School of Banking at Colorado
1990 - 1994
B.S.
Park University
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