Chartwell Partners is pleased to announce that Rick Sems recently joined Equity Bank as Chief Information Officer, responsible for leading and developing the lending and all revenue functions for the Bank, including the teams and activities across all markets. Sems will be a key contributor to further developing a culture of entrepreneurship production, sales culture, customer service, teamwork, and accountability. Sems most recently served as Chief Banking Officer of First Bank.
“It was a privilege to partner with Equity Bank on this search assignment. Rick Sems is a strong leader and we look forward to watching the bank’s continued success,” said Sean O’Neal, Partner of Chartwell Partners’ Financial Services Practice.
About Equity Bank
Equity Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of Equity Bank (“Bank”), which offers a full range of financial solutions including commercial loans, consumer banking, mortgage loans, treasury management services, and trust and wealth management services. As of December 31, 2022, Equity had approximately $5 billion in consolidated total assets, with ~750 dedicated staff across 67 full-service locations in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, including corporate offices in Wichita. Equity provides an enhanced banking experience for customers through a suite of sophisticated banking products and services tailored to their needs, while delivering the high-quality, relationship-based customer service of a community bank. Equity’s common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “EQBK.”
About Chartwell Partners
Chartwell Partners is a retained executive search and leadership advisory firm. Founded in 2005, the firm serves a variety of industries across the nation. Chartwell’s Financial Services Practice, led by Scott Petty, has conducted more than 300 successful executive search assignments for over 50 clients during the last decade. The team prides themselves on their reputation of consistency, confidentiality, and long-term success of their placements.
