Topeka, Kansas. Central National Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Topeka Market President Jason Pickerell. He has been in banking for over 35 years.
Pickerell is a 1988 Graduate of Valley Falls, KS High School and a 1993 Graduate from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Finance. Pickerell is also a Graduate from the Graduate School of Banking in 2009 from Boulder, CO.
“I am excited to join the Central National Bank team!” said Pickerell. “Central is a great family-owned community bank with a rich history of serving Kansans all across the state. I look forward to serving the Topeka and surrounding rural communities focusing on Commercial Lending.”
Pickerell is a board member for the Jayhawk Area Association of Aging in Topeka and is also on their finance committee. He is also member of the Topeka Chamber. Formerly, Pickerell was involved in Lions Club for 10 years and a board member of the Valley Falls Athletic Association for 10 years.
Working for a family-oriented business is important to Pickerell. After 33 years of marriage, Pickerell and his wife, Paula, have three sons: Adam (28, and newly married), Drew (24, married), and Carter (18). They are excited as they will soon be grandparents for the first time! Son, Drew, and his wife (Ally) are having a son in December 2025. Pickerell’s hobbies include collecting muscle cars, fishing, coaching and attending sporting activities of his boys.
“Central National Bank is fortunate to welcome a leader of Jason Pickerell’s caliber to our organization,” said Michael Munson, Senior Vice President and General Counsel. “Jason is a respected, long-time Kansas banker with deep experience in commercial lending and a proven commitment to helping local businesses grow. His integrity, judgment, and relationships in Topeka and the surrounding communities make him the ideal person to lead our continued expansion in this market.”
Central National Bank is based out of Junction City, Kansas. Founded in 1884, Central National Bank has bank locations in 22 communities across Kansas and Nebraska. Their mission has always been to support and strengthen local communities through employee involvement, corporate citizenship and technological innovation.