Client Success StoriesSimmons Bank

Simmons Bank has officially opened its new
Wichita headquarters inside the iconic Union
Station—a move that reflects both strategic
vision and a deep appreciation for the city’s rich
architectural and economic history.

“The strategic relocation of our Wichita
headquarters into the historic Union Station
building improves our position in the market to
better serve the dynamic redevelopment and
growth of the downtown Wichita area,” said
Pat Gearhart, Executive Vice President
at Simmons Bank.

Founded in 1903, Simmons Bank has grown
from a single branch in Pine Bluff, Arkansas into
one of the most respected banks in the region,
now operating in over 200 communities across
eight states. In Wichita, Simmons offers a
comprehensive suite of services—ranging
from personal and business banking to
mortgage lending, commercial finance, and
wealth management.

The decision to anchor its operations in Union
Station was a strategic one, not only to enhance
access and visibility in the downtown corridor, but
also to become part of a space that symbolizes
Wichita’s past and future.

“When the project began, I envisioned a space
that not only met practical needs and preserved
its historical appeal, but also felt fresh and
inviting—somewhere people would enjoy seeing
and working in,” said Tiffany Stokes, Project
Manager and Construction Coordinator at
Occidental Management.

Breathing New Life Into the Past

Collaboration Behind the Transformation
The remodel was a collaborative effort between
multiple partners, including:

• Alloy Architecture – Lisa Shaffer
• Key Construction – Matt Martindale
(Superintendent), Brendan Cox (Project Manager)
• Basis Engineering – Scott Mueller
• Occidental Management – Tiffany Stokes,
Construction Landlord Representative
• Simmons Bank – Mack Elrod, Construction
Manager

Their shared goal: to create a modern, highly
functional banking headquarters while honoring
the historical integrity of one of Wichita’s most
beloved buildings.

Simmons Bank now joins a growing roster of
tenants at Union Station—including Insomnia
Cookies, Smoothie King, Express Kitchen,
The Depot, and Learning Lab. Together, they
contribute to a thriving commercial and cultural
hub that reflects the ongoing renaissance of
downtown Wichita.

With its roots firmly planted in history and its
vision focused on the future, Simmons Bank’s
arrival at Union Station marks another exciting
chapter for both the institution and the city it
serves.

Visit simmonsbank.com to learn more.