In 2008, Metcalf Bank and First National Bank of Missouri joined forces to boost their already strong ties within the Kansas City community and offer their customers access to even more banking solutions and over 16 locations throughout the city.

First National Bank of Lee’s Summit became incorporated in February, 1985 with 14 shareholders and $1,500,000 in bank capital. Originally the bank operated out of a trailer until the current three story building was built at 609 N 291 Highway. In 1993 First National Bank of Lee’s Summit became part of the Central Bancompany family.

In 1995 Central Bancompany merged First State Bank of Buckner with First National Bank of Lee’s Summit, changing the name to First National Bank of Missouri. A new branch was added in north Lee’s Summit on Woods Chapel Road in 1997. Again adding to the Lee’s Summit market, Oldham Parkway, off of 50 Hwy, was opened in 2001. This grew the bank to five locations.

Bank of Jacomo became part of Central Bancompany in June of 1999. The bank started business on May 26, 1970. It was chartered as a state bank with $600,000 in capital and 10 shareholders. On April 12, 1972, the original stockholders sold their shares to a group of four new shareholders which later formed the Mid-Continent Bancshares, Inc.

In July of 2004 First National Bank of Missouri and Bank of Jacomo joined together creating a National Charter under the name of First National Bank of Missouri. The combination of these two banks created a total of ten facilities in Jackson County and over $400 million in assets.

While First National Bank of Missouri continued to grow throughout Jackson County, Metcalf Bank was busy writing its own story. Metcalf Bank was founded in 1962, but its roots can be traced back to 1949, when respected attorney and entrepreneur Joseph Cohen was president of Rosedale State Bank in Kansas City, Kansas. As Kansas City began to expand southward, Joseph Cohen decided to branch out on his own, creating Metcalf State Bank.

Metcalf State Bank expanded and grew to 5 locations in Kansas City, but always took steps to give back to the community it served – donating 2% or more of the bank’s pre-tax income to charitable causes each year.

Eventually, Metcalf State Bank evolved into Metcalf Bank, while remaining true to the philosophy on which it was founded – stable, consistent and hands-on service. But, more importantly, the philosophy that a bank should be a valuable member of the community it serves.

On April 28, 2008, Metcalf Bank and First National Bank became one bank taking on the name of Metcalf Bank. Moving forward, Metcalf Bank will continue to build on the fundamental beliefs of the great banks we’re made of – delivering local decision-making and an unwavering commitment to the communities we serve, all backed by the strength and resources of an $8.5 billion holding company, Central Bancompany.