Banks understands that at the core of any long-term relationship are two characteristics, honesty and integrity. This mentality has enabled him to build and strengthen many of the relationships Sunflower utilizes when acquiring the resources that allow us to improve and complement our communities.

Banks spent eight years working for the University of Kansas, where he led the fundraising efforts that generated funds for capital improvements and scholarship support, during his time leading these efforts, the athletic department raised over 105 million dollars.