First Heritage Bank opens new location in Lenexa, Kansas
JLL represented the bank in the land acquisition and building development
KANSAS CITY, Apr. 04, 2021 – On behalf of First Heritage Bank, JLL announced today the opening of its new home for the Bank’s Kansas City area operations, located at 17260 West 87th Parkway in Lenexa, Kansas.
The land closing was announced in January of 2020. Construction commenced in March 2020, and the bank took occupancy in January 2021. The new building is a total of 5,500 square feet and is situated in the center of the new Lenexa City Center development, which contains several new projects including the new Lenexa City Hall, Lenexa Public Market, and the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center. The new branch features private covered parking below the building and a unique urban design to fit the city center aesthetic.
“This location is a convenient banking option for those in Lenexa and its City Center area, as well as our existing customer base which covers the entire metro area” said Tyler Bachman, Executive Vice President of First Heritage Bank. “We are a community-focused institution. The tight-knit nature of Lenexa and its City Center development, makes it an ideal fit for our institution.”
JLL’s RJ Trowbridge and Ryan Schneider led the site selection process on behalf of First Heritage Bank.
“The First Heritage Bank team considered several sites in Johnson County, but chose this location due to the development in Lenexa City Center and the opportunity to be in heart of it.” said Trowbridge. “We thoroughly enjoyed working with the entire team at First Heritage and are excited to see them continue to grow in this beautiful new building..”
Kansas City-based Davidson Architecture + Engineering and Miller Stauch Construction served as both the architect and the general contractor of the bank’s new branch. Darren Neil of Rouse Frets White Goss Gentile Rhodes, PC served as the bank’s outside counsel. There are currently four locations of First Heritage Bank in Kansas: Centralia, Corning, Seneca, and Vermillion.
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