Kate Whitenight

Kate Whitenight joined The Trust Company of Kansas (TCK)

Katie Whitenight joined The Trust Company of Kansas (TCK) in January 2020 with a background in nonprofit fund development. She’ll be working closely with Christopher M. English, Senior Vice President & Trust Officer and Daniel P. Brogren, Vice President & Trust Officer. Katie is excited to be part of the TCK team and is looking forward to serving our clients as a Receptionist/Office Assistant in our Lawrence market.
About The Trust Company of Kansas
The Trust Company of Kansas, headquartered in Wichita, with staffed offices in Arkansas City, Hutchinson, Lawrence, Leavenworth, and McPherson, and services offered to many community banks throughout the state of Kansas, is comprised of 10 certified trust and financial advisors, as well as many other experienced financial professionals. Key services include retirement and trust planning, risk assessment, investment management, gift planning, business succession planning, and more.
A wide range of individuals seek the advice and services of The Trust Company of Kansas team and rely on their expertise to navigate the often-burdensome waters of wealth management. Advisors at The Trust Company of Kansas collaborate with these individuals, families, and foundations to discuss their goals, assess unique financial circumstances, and establish and implement forward-looking action plans that minimize those burdens, bestowing the freedom to enjoy everything else.

Michelle Fales

Michelle Fales joins RCB Bank in Lawrence

RCB Bank welcomes Michelle Fales as a mortgage loan originator to our Lawrence community.
A lifelong Kansan, Michelle grew up on a farm outside Nortonville, Kansas, and moved to the Lawrence community 34 years ago. She has worked in the banking industry for more than 20 years, including experience with the Kansas State Bank Commissioner. Her industry accolades include 2008 Consumer Lender of the Year and 2010 Commercial Lender of the Year. She has also won multiple awards for her volunteer service to her local community.
Outside of work, Michelle serves on the boards of the following organizations: Junior Achievement of Kansas; Cottonwood, Inc. Foundation; Sister Cities Lawrence; and the State of Kansas Real Estate Appraisers Board. She also volunteers on The Children’s Shelter Festival of Trees, Cottonwood’s Salute Events, and Leadership Lawrence Social Service Day planning committees. She enjoys reading, volunteering and spending time with her husband and two dogs. She also enjoys traveling to Chicago to see their son, Adam, who is pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago.

Malcolm Proudfit

Good Energy Solutions Welcomes Malcolm Proudfit, CFO/COO

Good Energy Solutions is pleased to announce that Malcolm Proudfit of Lawrence, KS will join the Good Energy Solutions team as Chief Financial and Operations Officer. Malcolm will help the organization with strategic business decisions and planning to help the company continue on its current path of business growth.
Education plus experience in Economics, Finance, and a Masters Degree in Business Administration all contribute to Malcolm’s ability to help grow Good Energy Solutions. Kevin Good, Owner, said: “Malcolm comes from a family of entrepreneurs, has solar experience, and is well connected in the solar industry. He already has intimate knowledge of solar financials, solar sales, PV systems, solar modeling tools, and financing products., I’m very enthusiastic about the positive influence he will bring to our organization.”
Good Energy Solutions has seen continued growth in the last few years by expanding the residential solar market into Missouri and focusing more on Commercial projects both in solar and electrical. “Together we are helping to change our region of the country, leading the charge to reduce fossil fuel use and helping customers to make their own clean energy and have their electrical needs satisfied with stellar service and care. And as we grow, we can help even more customers by leveraging our expertise and commitment to integrity as an organization,” said Good.

SOLAR GIVEAWAY

Sunrise Project Has Been Awarded a Solar Energy System from Good Energy Solution’s 2020 Solar Giveaway Program

Good Energy Solutions, in partnership with the sun, is pleased to announce that Sunrise Project, a non-profit organization in Douglas County, KS, will be the recipient of a solar photovoltaic system. Good Energy Solutions, Inc., a Lawrence-based solar energy and electrical services company, will donate and install the solar electric system as part of the Good Energy Solutions’ “Solar Giveaway” program.
“We are excited to install a 3-kilowatt solar electric system on the property of the Sunrise Project to help the organization reduce their energy costs. The system can also be used as an educational experience for their learning community to understand the benefits of solar and its contribution to a cleaner/healthier environment,” says Shana Good of Good Energy Solutions. “The organization’s building/property is suited well for solar, and this gift will assist Sunrise Project to lower their electric use by more than 4,000-kilowatt hours per year,” says Kevin Good, Owner of Good Energy Solutions. “This is a gift that keeps on giving!”