Lead Named to CNBC’s Disruptor 50

Jackie Reses has been named to the inaugural CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list

We’re thrilled to share that Lead Bank’s CEO Jackie Reses has been named to the inaugural CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list. 

Lead Bank lands on the Forbes Fintech 50 list for second year in a row

We’re honored to share that Lead Bank was added to the 2024 Forbes Fintech 50 list! The list showcases top-performing companies that continue to innovate, grow and adapt even as the industry continues to see layoffs, lower valuations and a collapse in venture capital funding. We were highlighted for our ability to move money, issue loans and process payments for other, more consumer-facing fintech and crypto startups. These innovative tech companies utilize Lead as a banking partner (Banking as a Service, BaaS) to provide the infrastructure they need to bring more value to consumers through cutting-edge and customer friendly products. 

Lead Bank named one of Fintech’s rising stars with GGV’s Fintech Innovation Awards

We are thrilled to be included on GGV Capital U.S.’s 2024 Embedded Fintechs 50, an annual list highlighting the most innovative emerging and established fintech companies!

Lead Bank Appoints Three New Board Members

Executives bring to Lead Bank’s board of directors deep and diverse expertise across finance, compliance, and technology.

Most Loved Workplace Certified

Lead has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace. Because at Lead, our commitment to creating a collaborative, performance driven and enjoyable work environment is unwavering. Thank you to our phenomenal team for making this possible. Your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication contribute to making Lead not just a workplace, but a place where skills are honed and success is a collective celebration. 

Lead Bank CEO, Jackie Reses, Featured on Forbes

Lead Bank's CEO, Jackie Reses, shares the thrilling journey of her career and transforming our 95-year-old institution into a fintech force with Forbes.

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2023 Best Places to Work: KCBJ reveals this year's 45 honoree companies

KSBJ recognizes Lead Bank as one of the Best Places to Work in Kansas City in 2023.

Luna Acquires Kansas City’s Lead Bank

Luna Parent, Inc. announced today that it has acquired Lead Bank, an independent community bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Forbes Fintech 50

Lead Bank lands on the Forbes Fintech 50 list in the Business to Business Banking category.

American Banker Innovators of the Year Award

Lead Bank Chair & CEO, Jackie Reses, named as an Innovator of the Year by American Banker.

Kris Dickson - People on the Move

Lead Bank welcomes Kris Dickson as their new Chief Financial Officer. Dickson has held various senior finance & strategic leadership roles. Most recently, she was CFO and CAO of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc.

Reses gathers diverse, world-class team to built cutting-edge fintech

In the seven months since Lead Bank Chair and CEO Jacqueline Reses led a group that acquired the bank, it has built one of the most seasoned and diverse leadership teams in the Kansas City area.

Lead Bank Offers Employees a Personalized Benefits Experience

Lead Bank has been recognized for offering a scalable and personalized benefits experience. Lead Bank, headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is a tech-enabled financial services company redefining the standards of banking for fintech and embedded finance. 

Fintech star Jackie Reses has big plans for Lead Bank

Fintech powerhouse Jackie Reses leads the company that recently acquired Kansas City-based Lead Bank, and many people probably expected her to direct from afar.

Named a Best Bank to Work For by the American Banker

Lead Bank Named One Of The 2022 Best Banks to Work For by American Banker.