Evie Lazzarino
THE CHAMBER WELCOMES EVIE LAZZARINO
The Chamber announces the appointment of Evie Lazzarino to Vice President of External Affairs, effective immediately.
We are thrilled to have Evie back in Lawrence and joining our team,” said Bonnie Lowe, Chamber President & CEO. “Her skill set will be a huge asset to our organization.”
Lazzarino, who grew up in Lawrence, joins The Chamber following extensive experience in the Los Angeles area, including communications leadership roles at the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, Claremont McKenna College, the Los Angeles Times, the Nixon Presidential Library, and communications agencies. Early in her career, she worked in corporate communications for Hallmark Cards, and as a section editor at the Lawrence Journal-World.
Ben Tenpenny
TENPENNY JOINS INTRUST TEAM
INTRUST Bank is pleased to welcome Ben Tenpenny as Senior Commercial Relationship Manager at its Topeka location at 1035 SW Topeka. Ben brings nearly 30 years of banking experience to his new role, with a focus on commercial banking and a deep understanding of the local business landscape.
A lifelong resident of Topeka, Ben is deeply rooted in the community and has dedicated years to understanding the needs of local businesses. His expertise in commercial banking combined with his commitment to the community make him a valuable asset to INTRUST Bank and its customers.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ben to the INTRUST bank team,” said Beth Easter, Market President, Lawrence. “His extensive experience and dedication to the Topeka community will clearly benefit both the community and the bank.”
Check Presentations
ENVISTA DONATES $25K TO LAWRENCE SCHOOLS
Envista Federal Credit Union proudly presented a check to the Lawrence Schools Foundation in the amount of $25,000 through their “KU Wins, Envista Gives” program. The presentation was held at the monthly school board meeting, where they helped recognize 13 CharacterStrong student leaders for showcasing positive character traits.
As part of a collaborative partnership between Envista, Kansas Athletics and the Lawrence Schools Foundation, Envista has pledged to give $125 for every Kansas Athletics win, no matter the sport. With 171 wins during the school year, a total of $21,375 was raised to help impact teachers and students from kindergarten to college.
Kent Fisher
RCB BANK ANNOUNCES KENT FISHER AS MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATOR IN LAWRENCE
Kent Fisher, a Mortgage Loan Originator at RCB Bank, brings over 25 years of financial services experience to his role. With a diverse background spanning across sales, finance and financial planning, Kent is well-equipped to assist clients in navigating the complexities of the mortgage market.
Starting his career in the automotive industry, Kent honed his skills in sales and finance before transitioning to financial planning, where he earned Series 7 & Series 63 securities licenses. This foundational knowledge laid the groundwork for his eventual transition into lending and financial analysis roles.
Joining RCB Bank in February 2024, Kent was attracted by the organization’s positive culture and the leadership demonstrated at the local branch. He saw an opportunity that could leverage his expertise to serve the Lawrence community effectively in the banking industry.
