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First Federal Bank of Kansas City Welcomes Schuyler Vaughan As Senior VP

News Director
Oct 12, 2023

With 27 years under his belt, Vaughan is set to amplify the bank's home lending prowess and champion the dream of homeownership in the Kansas City area.

First Federal Bank of Kansas City announced the appointment of Schuyler Vaughan as its new senior vice president of mortgage banking. Vaughan, a mortgage industry veteran with 27 years of experience, is poised to lead the bank's mortgage customer acquisition efforts and helm its home lending team.

Schuyler Vaughan

First Federal CEO and President J.R. Buckner, expressed his enthusiasm for Vaughan's arrival at the Leadwood, Kansas bank, stating, "We are passionate about homeownership and the positive impact it has on our communities. Schuyler shares our passion and brings years of industry experience that will guide our mortgage transformation and ensure First Federal remains one of the area's top mortgage lenders."

Vaughan's career includes prominent roles as the national sales manager and head of mortgage banking for CIBC. Furthermore, he worked as the branch sales manager at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, where his contributions influenced strategic planning and execution.

"The path to homeownership is a possibility for most, whether today or in the near future. I aim to help mortgage professionals educate and assist more customers in making that dream a reality," said Vaughan. "I am very excited to join an organization like First Federal Bank of Kansas City, which has always prioritized the value of homeownership."

Vaughan’s arrival is anticipated to bolster First Federal Bank's growth trajectory, especially in its mortgage sector, further enhancing its services to its substantial customer base across the Kansas City metropolitan area.

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Christine Stuart is the news director at NMP.
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