Why we think George Karnaze is a Community Jewel
After 48 years, George Karnaze, vice chairman of the First National Bank in Louisburg and longtime Louisburg resident, retired from his position at the bank at the end of January, 2023.
The bank threw a reception for Karnaze to honor his next chapter in life. Many members of the GoBrolly team have known Karnaze for years and attended the party.
“He was the most professional dresser EVER in this community,” said GoBrolly’s CEO.
Involvement
Known as an active member of the community, Karnaze continues to sit on several government boards in Louisburg, and his involvement is found in many current and past Louisburg projects and memberships, including:
- Louisburg City Council
- Louisburg Lions Club
- Charter Member Louisburg USD 416 Endowment Association
- Charter Member Louisburg Rotary Club
- Charter member Catholic Church Knights of Columbus
- Past President – Miami County Bankers Association
- Past President – Louisburg Chamber of Commerce
- Fox Community Hall Board Member
- Louisburg Cemetery Board Member
- Louisburg Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the year
- Deacon of the Louisburg Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
- Wrote the Wally Wall Street financial editorial for the Louisburg Herald for many years
- Played Santa for many years for the First National Bank and the City of Louisburg
About Louisburg, Kansas
“When I first came to Louisburg, I didn’t know a soul. Not one person,” Karnaze said. Karnaze accepted a job at the local bank to learn banking from the ground up after being employed at one of the largest banks in Kansas City. He got to know the people in the community, raised his children and became involved in many organizations in the area.
“Louisburg is just a great place to raise a family,” Karnaze said. “Good schools. Small town feel with close proximity to Kansas City’s amenities.”
Thank you, George, for your never-ending involvement in Louisburg, your leadership and your commitment to excellence in every thing you do. We know that even though you are officially “retired” we will still continue to see you active in our community. Stop in and say “hi” sometime!
The team at GoBrolly Internet
