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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 
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 
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 ThompsonGeorge 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







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.