John Hanley

John Hanley has extensive work experience in marketing and communications. John started their career as a Copy Editor and Page Designer for various newspapers, including the Danbury News-Times, Globe Gazette, and Kansas City Star. John then worked as an Officer of Advertising and Public Relations at Sunflower Bank before joining the American Academy of Family Physicians as a Product Strategist, focusing on product development and strategic planning.

In 2012, John Hanley joined Equity Bank, where they held several roles. John started as a Senior Director of Marketing and later became the Director of Marketing and Investor Relations, leading digital and traditional marketing strategies. John also served as the Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing, overseeing communication efforts during acquisitions and rebranding. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Marketing Officer, responsible for building the Equity Bank brand throughout its regional and national footprint.

Throughout their career, John Hanley has demonstrated expertise in digital marketing, brand development, SEO, SEM, social media, email marketing, and full-channel marketing campaigns. John has also acquired experience in PR, customer acquisition, direct response, and multichannel retention strategies.

John Hanley completed their education in a chronological manner. John graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1996 with a degree of "HS Graduate" in the field of study of High School. Afterward, they attended Simpson College from 1996 to 2000, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Journalism. From 2001 to 2002, John attended the University of Iowa College of Law, although the degree obtained during this period is unspecified. Later, in 2023 and 2024, they pursued executive education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, specializing in Chief Marketing Officer Leadership. Additionally, in July 2014, John obtained certification as a Certified Financial Marketing Professional (CFMP) from the American Bankers Association.