Bank History

The Union State Bank organized and received its Banking Charter from the State of Kansas in December of 1908. For the next century, USB served primarily the Arkansas City area with deposit and loan products for individuals, businesses and agricultural producers. Control of the bank and the holding company, Docking Bancshares, resides with the Docking Family, and has since 1956. Bill Docking serves as CEO and Board Chairman. Tom Docking serves as Senior Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors.

In 2006, Union State Bank and The State Bank of Winfield merged to form the new Union State Bank. Both banks were owned and operated by local families with a vested interest in local economic prosperity. Ownership of both institutions was committed to retaining local control, for the betterment of decision making and local economic development. Steve McSpadden, whose family controlled The State Bank, continues to serve as Vice Chairman for Union State, as well as performing his duties as President of the Kansas Banker's Association.

Union State Bank today serves the greater communities of Arkansas City, Winfield and Udall, Kansas, with assets of $215 million from 6 locations across the county. USB specializes in personal banking services, including home & personal loans, credit cards, checking & savings & Certificates of Deposit. Small business and larger commercial services are also available, with the area's most experienced team of business and agricultural lenders.

Union State Bank strives to combine innovative products and exceptional service with the attitude that helping people is the most important role of banking. Due to vigilant regulation, the days of a handshake deal with no paperwork may be a thing of the past. But banking with USB gets you very, very close.

For more information about banking with Union State, contact us or drop by any USB location. Remember, you and USB…Better Together.