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First Federal Bank of Kansas City Names Vice President of Fintech

First Federal Bank of Kansas City adds new leader to its fintech and Banking-as-a-Service initiatives. Photo credit: Shutterstock (Song_about_summer).

Posted May 21, 2025

First Federal Bank of Kansas City has appointed Josh Hofer as the new vice president of its fintech division.

Hofer will lead the bank’s efforts to expand into the Banking-as-a-Service space and work closely with internal teams, according to a release.

Hofer brings 8 years of experience in fintech and BaaS as the chief risk and information security officer at Stearns Bank. He also served as Primebank’s chief information officer, leading the bank’s technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

Josh Hofer, vice president of fintech at First Federal Bank of Kansas City. Photo credit: First Federal Bank of Kansas City.

“I’m honored to join a team that values both innovation and responsibility,” Hofer said in the release. “Fintechs need a partner who understands how to grow sustainably, and I’m confident First Federal Bank is well-positioned to bridge the gap between innovation and regulation.”

First Federal Bank offers retail banking products and services, as well as consumer, business, mortgage, and construction lending, serving more than 25,000 customers across 10 locations in the KC metro area.