Our Staff

Will earned his JD and his Tax LLM in 2021, both from the University of Missouri Kansas City College of Law. After law school, he took a position with United Missouri Bank as a Trust Officer. He later joined Central Trust Company as a Trust Officer before coming to Community Bank of Pleasant Hill in May 2026. Will holds a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor certification. Will has served as a subject matter expert on probate estates, conservatorships, personal trusts, and IRAs, while focusing on developing tax planning strategies for clients. 

Thomas earned his JD in 2014 from the University of Mississippi. His experience includes roles in bank compliance, legal practice, and consulting. Most recently, Thomas served as a regulatory change consultant with Wolters Kluwer. Thomas also serves as a Judge Advocate with the Arkansas Army National Guard. He joined Community Bank of Pleasant Hill in May 2026.

Mr. Lau earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Missouri Western State University in 1979 and a Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University in 1982. After practicing law at a local firm for 8 years, he became General Counsel for Cameron Mutual Insurance Company. In 2000 he became a Trust Officer for Gold Bank Trust before joining First Trust of MidAmerica in 2008. He joined Community Bank of Pleasant Hill in 2012 through its acquisition of First Trust of MidAmerica. Jerry works in the trust office in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Daniel graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a major in Economics and a minor in Finance. Daniel joined our team in August of 2025.

Stephanie has worked in banking industry for 30 years, working for United Missouri Bank (UMB), Citizens Bank, Bank Midwest and BMO Harris. She joined Community Bank of Pleasant Hill in 2015.