Board Memberships
Westar Energy
Investor owned electric utility headquartered in Topeka, Kansas
R. A. Edwards has served as our director since October of 2001. Employment Experience: Since 1981, Mr. Edwards has been the president and chief executive officer of First National Bank of Hutchinson and, since 1986, vice president of its parent corporation, First Kansas Bancshares of Hutchinson. Both companies are financial institutions located in Hutchinson, Kansas. Directorships: Mr. Edwards is a director of First National Bank of Hutchinson and First Kansas Bancshares of Hutchinson and chairman of the board of Douglas County Bank located in Lawrence, Kansas.