Astra Bank is pleased to announce the recipients of its Employee of the Quarter “Shining Star” Award for the second quarter of 2015.

Astra Bank is proud to be recognized as a superior 5-Star rated bank by BAUERFINANCIAL, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida, the nation’s leading bank rating and research firm. To earn this rating Astra Bank must not only report impressive capital levels, but also an enviable loan portfolio with negligible levels of delinquent loans.

The mission of the Shining Star program is to recognize an employee who has significantly contributes to the overall success of Astra Bank. We're proud to announce that Justin Rogge has been awarded the Officer of the Year Shining Star Award!

On a quarterly basis, management at Astra Bank recognizes staff that have gone above and beyond to take extra special care of our customers and help fellow employees. It's this Shining Star Award that symbolizes these employees commitment to Astra Bank and those that we are fortunate to serve. Our President/CEO Kyle Campbell personally delivers the Shining Star Award to the lucky recipients.

Washington, D.C. (August 2014) The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) recognizes Astra Bank of Abilene, KS for reaching an important milestone as an ICBA member. This year marks the community bank’s 55th year as a member of ICBA, the only national trade association dedicated exclusively to serving the needs of the nation’s nearly 6,500 community banks.