Exciting news! Guardian Mortgage is rebranding under the Sunflower Bank name. Over the coming weeks, you’ll begin to see the Sunflower Bank brand in your mortgage-related emails, statements, and other communications. Check our FAQ page:
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Sunflower Bank Culture: Our People Love to Work Here

Sunflower Bank is More Than Just Another Place to Work

Our mission, “Bringing out the best in the lives we touch … Creating Possibility,” applies to more than just our customers, it forms the basis of everything we do. When you come work at Sunflower Bank, you’re introduced to a culture of support and caring that drives both internal actions as well as activities in the communities we serve. Our employees aren’t just bankers, managers, salespeople, or executives, they’re also decorated professionals, leading industry voices, community leaders, and much more.


Sunflower Bank Salutes: We Recognize and Support our Outstanding Team Members for Their Accomplishments

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Ashley Hurtado

We congratulate Ashley Hurtado, Mortgage Loan Originator in Santa Fe, NM, for being named the 2024 Affiliate of the Year by the Santa Fe Association of Realtors for her outstanding dedication to helping home buyers in Santa Fe! Ashley is known in Santa Fe for combining her compassion and expertise to guide families toward their dream homes as well as serving as the President of the association's affialiates committee. We are proud to highlight this well-deserved recognition and invote you to read more on the SFAR website.

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Melissa Rodriguez

Congratulations to Melissa Rodriguez, Senior Branch Manager in Wichita, KS, who was recognized as one of the Wichita Business Journal's Young Professionals in Financial Services. This honor is given to up-and-coming financial professionals that show the potential to be part of the next generation of city and community leaders in Wichita, KS. We are proud to celebrate Melissa and see how she continues impacting the Wichita community!

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Cheryl Brown

Congratulations to Cheryl Brown, Regional Mortgage Credit Director in Grand Blanc, MI, for receiving one of the 2024 Sunflower Awards at this year's Sales Excellence Retreat! This award recognizes employees in non-sales roles who were nominated by their colleagues and selected by executive leadership for embodying Sunflower Bank’s culture and values. Read the positive remarks submitted with Cheryl's nomination on our Sales Excellence Retreat Page.
 
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2025 Sales Excellence Retreat

From February 25-28, we held our Sales Excellence Retreat at Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California, recognizing the achievements of top performers throughout our company from all lines of business, including employees in non-sales roles who have gone above and beyond to exemplify Sunflower Bank's mission and teamwork culture.
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Commercial Banking Team Lead Says:

Solid leadership combined with an entrepreneurial spirit are what I love about the bank.

Mortgage Loan Originator Says:

I love how this company takes care of each other.

I know I can count on the people I work with. In times of struggle, help and support is never in short supply. We also celebrate big wins together. It’s that personal touch, within the company, and when serving customers that sets us apart.

Senior Branch Manager Says:

I love being a part of a successful culture and the camaraderie that comes with it.

Mortgage Regional Sales Manager Says:

Sunflower Bank provides the perfect platform for originators to be as successful as they desire.

I am fortunate to work for a company that focuses on providing the sales tools necessary to achieve our goals.

Commercial Banking Team Lead Says:

I love that Sunflower Bank is an organization that has a clear focus on what we are trying to accomplish.

This company is comprised of so many good, smart and talented individuals.

Retail Regional Manager Says:

Seeing the growth of the company over the past six years and being a part of the retail changes along the way are a few things I love about Sunflower Bank.

SBA Business Development Officer Says:

The best thing about Sunflower Bank is the people.

All banks have similar pros and cons, but Sunflower’s people are the reason I enjoy working here.

Treasury Management Officer Says:

I love the culture and people I work with at Sunflower Bank.

I also love being heard as an employee, being able to make a difference at the Bank, and being able to get things done for our clients.

Wealth Management Advisor Says:

There are a lot of hard working and successful individuals here at Sunflower Bank.

Our Culture Is Reinforced by Our Actions

Sunflower Bank is proud of the culture we have built and even prouder of the activities we engage in to ensure our culture only continues to improve.

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