Salinas, Kan.-based Bank of the Plains hired John Meyer as chief credit officer..An executive vice president, Meyer has more than 30 years of commercial banking experience. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in business management and an MBA with an emphasis in finance and economics from Wichita State University. He is also a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking. “He is not only a good banker but equally important, his values match ours,” said Bank of the Plains CEO Gene Dikeman. “As a growing bank, his skills in coaching, mentoring and leadership are exactly what we need to provide outstanding customer service and career opportunities for staff.”