Pictured is Jason Kennedy, Hays Market President
Astra Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Jason Kennedy as Hays Market President. Kennedy comes to Astra Bank from his previous position as Ellis County Health Services Director in Hays, KS. As Director, Kennedy oversaw over 50 co-workers and his leadership, team-building, and strategic planning skills allowed Ellis County to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in a pro-active and orderly manner. Kennedy’s leadership during this time earned him the Citizen of the Year Award for Ellis County in 2020.
In his new role, Kennedy will be focused on enabling Astra Bank to provide dependable financial advice and service to our Hays community. “I am pleased Jason is joining Astra Bank,” stated Kyle Campbell, President and CEO of Astra Bank. “He is an outstanding person and an effective leader, and he will be a great part of our team in Hays as we continue to serve our customers and the Hays community.”
“I am excited to chart a new course in my career,” said Kennedy. “I have had the opportunity to serve Ellis County through some of the most unprecedented times. I look forward to working with the Astra Bank team to support the financial well-being of our community.”
Kennedy will join the Astra Bank team on January 3rd, 2022, where he will begin providing leadership to the Hays Market. Astra Bank’s current Hays Market President, Bryan Vonfeldt, will continue his role at Astra Bank as Chief Financial Officer, and continue helping Astra Bank grow in all of our communities.