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.

Prior to The Trust Company, Cole spent more than seven years at Briggs Auto Group in Manhattan as the Finance and General Sales Manager. Cole graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance. He was also a student-athlete on the football team where he played wide receiver and special teams. During his time as a student-athlete, he had several appearances on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll. 

“There were many valuable lessons that I learned during my time as a student-athlete.  However, the biggest takeaway has been the importance of building and maintaining relationships.”

Cole and his wife, Bailey, are both Manhattan natives and parents of twin boys. Bailey works for K-State Athletics as the Director of Basketball Operations for the Men’s Basketball team. During their free time, they enjoy traveling, cooking and attending sporting events. 

Cole is a graduate of the Leadership Manhattan class of 2021 and a member of the Konza Rotary Club. He is a stockholder of The Trust Company.