Executive Team Mark Knackendoffel, J.D. Mark began his career in trust and investment management in 1983 after earning his bachelor’s degree in Public Administration & Economics from Emporia State… Read More... Katie Seay, CFP®, CTFA, CRC® Katie Seay (pronounced “See”) joined The Trust Company in 2012 as Director of Financial Planning. In her college days as a University of Georgia Bulldog, she “… Read More... Anne Lewis-Smith Wichita native Anne Lewis-Smith has been with the Manhattan office of The Trust Company since 1998, and is in charge of all internal operations, providing the advisors,… Read More... Toby Marks Toby joined The Trust Company’s Investment Management team in 2018, after long and successful associations with American Century Investments and online advisory… Read More... Todd Chyba, MBA, CPFA A friend in Manhattan told Scott City product Todd Chyba (“HIB-uh”) that The Trust Company was looking for someone just like him, which led him to join the company in… Read More... Michelle Duggan Michelle joined the Manhattan office of The Trust Company in 1992 and is the longest-serving employee, having worked with CEO Mark Knackendoffel since 1989 prior to The… Read More... Trust Officers & Wealth Advisors Katie Seay, CFP®, CTFA, CRC® Katie Seay (pronounced “See”) joined The Trust Company in 2012 as Director of Financial Planning. In her college days as a University of Georgia Bulldog, she “… Read More... J. Michael Davies, J.D. We suspect Mike may have missed his calling as a professional athlete, but we’re glad he decided to become a lawyer and trust officer more than 30 years ago. He joined… Read More... Kathy Weyer After beginning her career in banking, Kathy transitioned to the trust business in 1991, at what was then the Exchange Bank of Schmidt & Koester in Marysville, KS.… Read More... Tennille Lester, CFP® Tennille Lester is a seasoned CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNING professional with over 13 years of experience in banking. Her banking experience and Finance degree from… Read More... Preston Schotte, MBA, CTFA The Trust Company welcomed Preston to the Manhattan office in 2018. He works with individuals, businesses and institutional clients to establish and execute wealth… Read More... Cole Bachamp Cole joined the Trust Company team in 2019 to serve in an advisory role for personal trust, investment management for both individual and institutional clients. Read More... Garrett Jackson, CFP®, AFFP Garrett Jackson is a graduate of Kansas State University with a Personal Financial Planning degree with minors in Business and Agricultural Economics. Garrett spent two… Read More... Kale Terrill Kale joined The Trust Company in April 2021 as a Trust Officer & Wealth Advisor working primarily with individuals and families on financial planning, investment… Read More... Emily Dixon, CFP® Emily joined The Trust Company’s Manhattan office in March 2021. She is a graduate of Kansas State University, with a Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial… Read More... Heather Culwell, MS, CFP® Heather joined our team in 2020. A graduate of Kansas State University, Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with an emphasis in Production Management—a… Read More... Alex Bertz, J.D. Born and raised in the Lee’s Summit, MO area, Alex Bertz brings a rich tapestry of experiences and skills to his role as a Trust Officer and Wealth Advisor at The Trust… Read More... Andrew Leonard A native of Seneca, Kansas, Andrew joined The Trust Company in a part-time capacity in March 2024, as a Wealth Advisor in training. Andrew is set to graduate in… Read More... Drew Buhrman Drew Buhrman is a Wealth Advisor in our Manhattan office who brings a thoughtful, client-first approach to financial planning. He earned his degree in Business… Read More... Retirement Plan Services Todd Chyba, MBA, CPFA A friend in Manhattan told Scott City product Todd Chyba (“HIB-uh”) that The Trust Company was looking for someone just like him, which led him to join the company in… Read More... Jason Yoxall, CPFA As a Retirement Plan Specialist based in our Manhattan office, Jason is focused on growing and supporting clients for our retirement plan and employee benefits services… Read More... See our Staff by LocationIn all of our locations, we have assembled experienced specialists in financial planning, investment management, trusts & estate administration, and other financial services. Select a location to learn more about each member of our team and how they can help you meet your financial goals. Manhattan Office Get to know the staff at our Manhattan, Kansas office. Read More... Columbia Office Learn more about the staff at our Columbia, Missouri office. Read More... Lawrence Office Become acquainted with the staff at our Lawrence, Kansas office. Read More... Marysville Office Learn more about the staff at our Marysville, Kansas office. Read More...
