First Federal Bank of Kansas City names fintech VP
First Federal Bank of Kansas City has appointed Josh Hofer as its new Vice President of Fintech.
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In this key leadership role, Hofer will lead the bank's efforts to expand into the Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) space, working closely with internal teams and external partners to drive innovation and build a sustainable and compliant BaaS program for fintechs.
"We're entering one of the most exciting chapters in our bank's history," said J.R. Buckner, Chief Executive Officer of First Federal Bank of Kansas City. "We're embracing new opportunities in technology to better serve our customers' financial needs. Josh brings the vision and experience we need to build our program. I'm eager to work alongside with him and our teams to bring our program to life!"
First Federal Bank's entrance into the fintech space represents strategic evolution focused on enabling trusted, compliant partnerships. With Hofer at the helm, the bank is building a responsible BaaS platform designed to support innovation with integrity and a strong regulatory foundation.
"This is a unique and meaningful opportunity to shape how banks and fintechs collaborate," Hofer said. "I'm honored to join a team that values both innovation and responsibility. Fintechs need a partner who understands how to grow sustainably, and I'm confident First Federal Bank is well-positioned to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation.
Hofer brings 8 years of experience of fintech and BaaS as the Chief Risk & Information Security Officer at Stearns Bank. He also served as Primebank's Chief Information Officer, where he led the bank's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
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