The Capital Corporation
professionals have an extensive range of transactions experience and a
deeply ingrained philosophy of practicality, innovation and common
sense. We are committed to providing our clients with the most
cost-effective solutions and pride ourselves on developing and
maintaining long standing relationships with our clients.
Since 2001, The Capital Corporation has successfully led over 90
transactions totaling over 4 billion in assets. We are results
driven and work with our clients to meet their goals.
Please contact us if we can be of service to you.
Bob Wray
President/CEO
Mr. Wray serves as President and CEO of The Capital
Corporation, LLC. In this capacity, Mr. Wray actively
assists clients in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and
strategic planning. Additionally, Mr. Wray aids clients in
understanding complex transactions and financing from a
legal prospective.
Prior to joining The Capital Corporation, LLC, Mr. Wray
practiced law with one of the largest regional law firms in
the mid-west United States. With a concentration on
mergers, acquisitions, de novo formations and private
securities, Mr. Wray was lead counsel on numerous
transactions requiring sophisticated technical knowledge.
Mr. Wray's expertise with financial institutions includes
acting as counsel for several de novo charter applications,
assistance in the relocation of a state charter from one
state to another, the formation of bank holding companies
and bank holding company subsidiaries, the restructuring of
bank holding companies and assistance in the sale of
financial institutions. Additionally, Mr. Wray served as
outside counsel for numerous financial institutions
providing regulatory assistance and legal advice on
securities, general corporate transactions and loan
documentation.
Dean Johnson
Managing Director
Mr. Johnson serves as Managing Director of The Capital
Corporation, L.L.C.In this capacity, Mr. Johnson actively assists
financial institutions clients in merger, acquisitions,
divestitures and strategic planning.Mr. Johnson has also assisted clients in due
diligence and loan reviews.
Mr. Johnson has over 30 years of banking experience.Prior to joining The Capital Corporation, L.L.C., Mr.
Johnson was Vice President - Acquisitions for Community
First Bankshares, Inc. in Fargo, North Dakota.Mr. Johnson, as Vice President - Acquisitions, was
responsible for locating and analyzing commercial banks in
Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma for a
possible acquisition by Community First.Before joining Community First, Mr. Johnson was Vice
President of the Financial Institution Group for FirsTier
N.A., in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr. Johnson began his banking career in 1969 with Hutchinson
National Bank and Trust Company, Hutchinson, Kansas, which
became Emprise Bank, N.A. in 1989.Mr. Johnson concluded his tenure with Emprise Bank,
N.A. as President and CEO of the bank from 1986 to 1991.
George Thompson
Managing Director
Mr. Thompson serves as Managing Director of The Capital
Corporation, L.L.C.In this capacity, Mr. Thompson actively assists
financial institution clients with mergers, acquisitions,
divestitures, ownership planning, strategic planning, due
diligence and accounting matters.
Mr. Thompson has 35 years of experience in consulting,
accounting and banking.Immediately prior to joining The Capital Corporation,
L.L.C., Mr. Thompson was the President of a multi-bank
holding company.He
has served as Chairman of the Board for four community
banks.In this
capacity, Mr. Thompson worked on bank acquisitions, bank
sales, branch transactions, de novo bank formation along
with the related due diligence and planning issues.
Prior to joining the multi-bank holding company in the year
2000, Mr. Thompson practiced as a CPA and served as
President of GRA Thompson, White & Co., P.C.,
Merriam,
KS.This company provided accounting and consulting
services exclusively to banks, primarily in Midwestern
states.The
company merged with and into RSM Mcgladrey, Inc. in 2000.Mr. Thompson was employed by the predecessor of GRA
Thompson, White & Co., P.C. in 1979.Mr. Thompson worked for Touche Ross & Co. (now
Deloitte & Touche) from 1976 until 1979.
Mr. Thompson graduated from the
University of Missouri-Columbia with a BSBA degree
(accountancy major) in 1976.
Brenda Wray
Office Manager
Ms. Wray serves as Office Manager for The Capital
Corporation, LLC.
Prior to joining the Capital Corporation, LLC, Ms Wray
worked for The City of Overland Park in the Information
Technology Department. Prior to that she worked as a
Paralegal at Payne and Jones Law firm specializing in
Complex Litigation.
Ms. Wray received her Bachelor of Science in Human Resources
Management from Missouri State University. She also
holds a professional degree from University of Missouri
Kansas City as a Paralegal.