Twenty-five years ago, banking in Kansas City changed.
In 2001, John K. Doull and Nancy Taylor opened a bank that would become a cornerstone — not just in name — of this community. Their vision was simple: know your customers, answer the phone, and show up when it matters. A quarter century later, that vision still guides everything we do. Cornerstone Bank has grown alongside the businesses of the Kansas City metro, providing the financial support and hands-on account management they need to thrive.
But don’t take our word for it. The best way to tell our story is to let our customers tell theirs. Here’s what a few of the individuals and businesses we’ve partnered with over the years have to say about banking with Cornerstone.
Elizabeth McFadden, CEO, Novella Brandhouse
“The Cornerstone Bank team is amazing. They always answer our emails — whether it’s a silly, simple question or something more in depth. They’re always ready and willing to help us solve any issue we might be facing.”
Casey Wilhm, Senior VP, Northmarq Kansas City
“The greatest way to grow your business is to work with a bank who really cares. That’s what you have in Cornerstone Bank — a true community bank, rooted in Kansas City, with real people who are responsive and know the needs of their clients. That’s why so many of my friends and colleagues in real estate are Cornerstone customers.”
Dale Scott, Kansas City Real Estate Developer
“It’s a family business! That’s the best way to sum it up. They understand a small investor like myself, and they’re always willing to work with me and help me figure things out. They’ve been there with me — holding my hand through all of these projects.”
Rabbi Zalman Tiechtel, Chabad at the University of Kansas
“There’s always that extra dose, that extra mile, of showing us they care. I’ve never had a bank that reaches out to ask, ‘Do you need anything? Is everything okay?’ I’m used to banks where you have to call three times just to get a hold of someone.”
Notice a theme? Real people, real relationships.
In our 25th year of business, we’re just as committed to the high-touch service model as the day our doors first opened. It’s not just about reacting to client needs — it’s anticipating them, and acting before a question or concern ever arises. When our customers bank with us, they become part of the Cornerstone family. We serve as an extension of their businesses: a trusted advocate for their financial health, in good seasons and challenging ones.
To everyone who has trusted us with their business over the past 25 years — thank you. You’re the reason we’re here, and the reason we love what we do.
Here’s to the next 25 years of community banking with a team that truly cares. If you’re ready to experience the Cornerstone difference for yourself, stop by or give us a call. We’ll answer. (That’s kind of our thing!)
