Meet Our Team

Meet the Heritage Bank Team

Real People. Real Topeka Roots.

Our team is proud to call Topeka home. Every Heritage Bank employee is dedicated to building lasting relationships and providing exceptional service — the kind you only get from local people who truly care.

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Leadership You Can Trust

Our leadership team combines decades of banking experience with a passion for community growth.
They’re approachable, transparent, and always ready to listen.

Meet Our Team

Tony Konrade Portrait Tony Konrade - President / CEO
Phone: (785) 440-2255
Email: tonyk@heritagemail.com
NMLS: 1229670

Tony is a lifelong Topekan and graduate of Washburn University with a BA in Business and Finance. He is also a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He cares deeply about our community and is involved in many volunteer capacities in the community. He is married and the father of three busy boys. When he’s not attending their sporting events, he can be found outdoors, hunting, fishing or boating with his German Shorthair, Rudy, or inside playing with his couch-potato Chocolate Labrador, Louie.

Derrell Schooley - Chief financial Officer
Phone: (785) 430-4460
Email: derrells@heritagemail.com
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Brian Brian Roth - Senior Vice President / Chief Credit Officer
Phone: (785) 440-2201
Email: brianr@heritagemail.com
NMLS: 657447

Brian is a graduate of Washburn with a Bachelors degree in Finance along with attending the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado graduating in 2010. Brian is active in the Topeka community and serves on various councils at his church. He enjoys working with small businesses and real estate investors and developers. When Brian is not in the office or busy driving his 3 active kids to sports activities, he enjoys spending time with his wife at the lake.

Mark Kossler - EVP / Commercial Banking
Phone: (785) 290-2060
Email: markk@heritagemail.com
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Nicole Cabral Portrait Nicole Cabral - Vice President / Cashier
Phone: (785) 440-2270
Email: nicolec@heritagemail.com

A Hutchinson, Kansas native, Nicole began her banking career in 1999 . Nicole is passionate about delivering high-level customer service as well as building relationships with her clients. She is dedicated to training and mentoring her team members to achieve their professional goals. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and is an avid fan of KU basketball and KC Royals baseball. Nicole resides in Lawrence with her family.

Katie Scott Portrait Katie Scott - Vice President / Marketing Director & Retail Banking
Phone: (785) 440-2220
Email: katies@heritagemail.com

Katie was born in Washington State, but was raised in Osage City, Kansas. She began her career in banking in 2009 as a Teller and has worked to become a Retail Banker who enjoys providing top-notch service to her customers. Outside of the bank, Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, Josh, and son, Jaxon, on the beautiful lakes and rivers of Kansas, Disc Golfing and being outdoors as much as possible.

Barbara Montgomery portrait Barbara Montgomery - Vice President / Business Development
Phone: (785) 440-2283
Email: barbm@heritagemail.com

Born and raised in Seneca, Kansas, Barb moved to Topeka in 1975 and has been in banking world ever since. Barb enjoys working with people and helping them with their banking needs. Barb has raised four boys in the Topeka community and is blessed with five grandchildren. Barb loves the outdoors, walking, working in the yard and playing with the grandchildren.

Kathy Kuker Portrait Kathy Kuker - Vice President / Information Technology
Phone: (785) 440-2280
Email: kathyk@heritagemail.com

Kathy started banking in 2007, and joined Heritage Bank in 2013. In her free time, Kathy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, spending time in her craft room and playing with her dogs.

Gina Gina Oller - Assistant Vice President / Loan Officer & Operations Specialist
Phone: (785) 440-2209
Email: ginao@heritagemail.com
NMLS: 1230508

Gina began her banking career in 2003. Gina strives to create a trustworthy financial relationship with all of her customers that they can rely on. She has two children who keep her busy in her down time with their activities as she cheers them on and enjoys spending any other time with her family and friends.

Joe Beasley - Assistant Vice President / Loan Officer & Operations Specialist
Phone: (785) 290-2048
Email: joeb@heritagemail.com
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Kathyleen Wilson - Human Resources Manager
Phone: (785) 440-2215
Email: kathyleenw@heritagemail.com

Kathyleen has a true passion for Human Resources. She began her banking career in 2008 and enjoys building relationships, supporting employees and creating a positive workspace where everyone can thrive. Outside of work, Kathyleen enjoys spending time with husband, Travis who is a retired Fire Fighter, and 3 boys, Landon, Taylan and Santiago.

Carol Pecis

Carol Pecis

Carol worked in various banking positions for 21 years; Trust Investments, Correspondent Banking, Commercial Lending and Cash Management ending her working career as a Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking. She is one of the founding Board of Directors of Heritage Bank, 2004 to present. Carol was born in St. Louis and grew up in Emporia. She holds her undergraduate degree from Emporia State University majoring in Business (computer science) and Economics, She earned an MBA from University of Kansas. She is also currently the Recording Secretary of the Board of Directors, Topeka Country Club. Her husband, Ken, retired from ownership of a commercial general construction company and a masonry company. They belong to Christ the King Church. The Pecis’ have two grown children.

Margaret S. LaRue

Margaret S. La Rue

Margaret is a community volunteer and a Director of her family's business, Salisbury Supply Co. Inc., a distributor of construction and industrial supplies. Previously, she was a Vice President with Capitol Federal Savings in Topeka. During her tenure she served in the areas of Retail Banking and Residential Mortgage Lending. Margaret holds a B. S. degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas. A life-long resident of the Topeka area, Margaret has volunteered for over 15 years for the Kansas Children’s Service League currently serving as Vice Chairman, she’s a Kansas Children’s Service League Foundation Trustee and the Fund Development Chairman, also an Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Trustee and the Finance Committee Chairman, while serving the Topeka West High School PTO/Booster Club as Treasurer. Margaret is a founding member of The Women’s Fund and a sustaining member of The Junior League of Topeka. She and her husband, Tighe, have two children.

Brett Klausman

Brett Klausman

Brett is the Vice President of Operations at Midwest Health in Topeka. He graduated from the University of Kansas. He has been a Topeka resident his entire life. Brett is involved in many community organizations including Chamber of Commerce, Topeka Community Foundation, 20/30 Club and Visit Topeka.

Lee Eaton

Lee Eaton

Lee is the Vice President of Senior Living at Midwest Health in Topeka. He graduated from Washburn University. He has lived in and around Topeka for his entire life. Lee is involved in many community organizations including Junior Achievement, Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation, Kidney Foundation, 20/30 Club and local hospital charities.

Tony Konrade

Tony Konrade

Tony currently serves as Heritage Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He brings an accomplished history of community banking experience, as well as years of regulatory experience as a bank examiner with the Office of the State Bank Commissioner. Tony's past banking experience includes serving most recently as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer at Kaw Valley Bank. Tony graduated from Washburn University with a BA in Business and Finance. He also is a graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado. He cares deeply about our community and is involved in many volunteer capacities including the Greater Topeka Partnership, Jayhawk Area Council of Boy Scouts of America, Topeka Home Builders Association, Kaw Valley Quail and Upland Wildlife Federation Board and Hayden Catholic High School Blue & Gold Gala and Golf committees. Tony resides in Topeka with his wife, their 3 sons and 2 dogs.

Dave Sandir

Dave Sandir

Dave Sandir grew up in Kansas, having attended Shawnee Mission West schools and furthering his education at KU, graduating with a BSB in Business Management and minors in Marketing and International Management. At an early age Dave developed a passion for business, joining Commercial Group in 1999. He rose quickly to senior executive staff, eventually purchasing the Company. In his role as President and CEO, Dave supervises all new development and acquisition projects as well as overseeing over 50 properties and assets of over $150 million dollars in Commercial Management’s current portfolio. He collaborates with partnerships that require him to work directly with government officials, attorneys and syndicators. Dave is often sought out for his strategic planning and entrepreneurial expertise. Dave & his wife, Panna, reside in Topeka and stay very busy keeping up with their two boys and their many activities.

Mark Kossler

Mark Kossler

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Greg Scwerdt

Greg Scwerdt

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Kevin Holland

Kevin Holland

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Why Topeka Chooses Heritage

It’s simple — we treat every customer like family.
Whether you’re opening a new account, applying for a loan, or growing your business, our team is here to make banking personal and easy.

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