Banking Veteran Bill Ferguson Joins Bank Midwest, N.A. as Consumer Banking Leader

KANSAS CITY, Mo., June 3, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Midwest, N.A. today announced the appointment of Kansas City banking veteran, Bill Ferguson to the Bank Midwest and Hillcrest Bank management teams. Ferguson joins the two banks as executive vice president of consumer banking after serving as executive vice president, retail market manager at Commerce Bank. This crucial hire further strengthens the executive team as Bank Midwest continues building its market position in Kansas City.

"I'm very pleased to have Bill join Bank Midwest and our management team. His proven track record and wealth of experience in consumer banking will prove to be invaluable as we expand the products and services for our clients. Bill's outstanding leadership skills and expertise will be an excellent addition to our already talented team," said Tom Metzger, president and chief executive officer of Bank Midwest.

In his new role at Bank Midwest and Hillcrest Bank, Ferguson will be responsible for all facets of consumer banking, including consumer and retail product development, sales, consumer lending and distribution through Bank Midwest's 38 banking centers and 44 ATMs throughout Missouri and Kansas, as well as the 6 Hillcrest Bank banking centers in Kansas, and 19 retirement center locations. At Commerce Bank, Ferguson was responsible for directing the retail banking strategy and managing $3.3 billion in deposits across a 56 branch footprint. He also served in the role of regional manager, community banking president during his 9-year tenure there.

Prior to Commerce Bank, Ferguson was community banking president for Wells Fargo Bank - Nevada where he led 24 banking stores in 14 communities and integrated the branches acquired from Norwest Bank.  Ferguson served in several capacities at Norwest Bank in Texas and Minnesota, including managing officer and vice president.  He began his career at Union Bank and Trust Company in Nebraska.

Ferguson holds an executive MBA from the Bloch School of Business at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where he graduated with Beta Gamma Sigma honors, and a Bachelor of Science in Finance degree from the University of Nebraska.

"I'm excited to join Bank Midwest and an outstanding team of banking veterans who are focused on growing the consumer banking business. They are committed to building an exceptional community banking franchise and they place high value on relationship with their current and prospective clients.  I look forward to helping Bank Midwest ensure we are providing the right experience for clients and delivering on our client promise," said Ferguson.

Ferguson will be based at Bank Midwest's corporate headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. He resides in the Kansas City area with his wife and 3 children.

About Bank Midwest, N.A.

Bank Midwest is a leading community banking franchise headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. Providing a comprehensive portfolio of products and services to meet the needs of commercial, consumer and small business clients, Bank Midwest serves clients through its 38 banking centers in Missouri and Kansas.  Bank Midwest is owned by NBH Holdings Corp., a well capitalized bank holding company that can fully support Bank Midwest's future growth. For more information on Bank Midwest, go to www.bankmw.com.  

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