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BankLiberty's application to convert from a federal thrift to a state chartered bank represents the last step in its conversion to a player on the commercial banking scene in the Kansas City area.
BankLiberty has been transitioning to a full-service commercial banking operation ever since CEO Brent Giles joined the organization 12 years ago. The bank has been especially active over the last seven years, making four acquisitions to add talent, expertise and geography.
"When you're making acquisitions…