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Our History

CoreFirst Bank & Trust is headquartered in Topeka, KS and is a secure, regional, community bank built on a foundation of strong ethics and standards.

We began our rich history as Commerce Bank & Trust, and when our most loyal customers showed a need for further geographic expansion into regions with a “like” name, the CoreFirst Bank & Trust brand was born in 2007.

With roots that stretch deep through Kansas, it was only natural to begin our expansion focus on states bordering Kansas. Currently our efforts are focused on the Kansas City and Denver areas. CoreFirst has six locations in the South Denver area. These locations are in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, Highlands Ranch and Parker.

The philosophy of CoreFirst is to provide customers with innovative, cutting edge products & services and unbeatable customer service. This is evident by an impressive list of customer service “firsts” including being the first in the region to implement automated checking in the 60s, 24-hour ATMs in the 70s and grocery store banks with extended banking hours in the 80s. These advances catapulted CoreFirst to the top spot, and the bank was awarded the title of “Best Bank in Kansas” by Money Magazine in the late 90s.

All of these trademarks are the principles that CoreFirst were founded on and continue to guide us today. We are elated about the progress of our expansion plans that will make banking even more convenient for our customers. In particular we are excited about our progression into the Kansas City and Denver areas. We look forward to many years of being a strong, respected, trusted community bank by offering consumers and businesses superior customer service and a multitude of pioneering products and services.

History Timeline

· 1960s – Implementation of automated checking, savings, installment and commercial accounts. Trust powers granted by regulators.

· 1970s – Construction began on headquarters building. The first Telly/ATM in the region was installed at the headquarters building. Visa and MasterCards were introduced. Duane Fager was named President and Emery Fager Chairman of the Board.

· 1980s – The bank introduced extended banking hours in the evening, telephone billpayer, debit cards and 24-hour online ATMs. Commerce Bank & Trust opened grocery store branches that were the first in the region offering weekend hours and extended banking hours until 7 p.m.

· 1990s – The bank began expansion efforts and established a branch presence outside the Topeka area in Emporia, Kansas. The bank was named "Best Bank in Kansas" by Money Magazine.

· 2000s – In 2007 with more than 24 locations, Commerce announces major expansion plans allowing movement into new territories to the east and west. The expansion efforts required a new brand and CoreFirst Bank & Trust was introduced which allowed the bank to grow to over 25 locations in Kansas and Colorado.