Capitol Federal Will Appoint New President in October
The Topeka-based financial institution has elected William Skrobacz Jr. to lead its commercial operations.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in People
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Capitol Federal Financial Inc. will appoint William Skrobacz Jr. as president of the bank and the holding company effective Oct. 1, 2026. He will succeed current leadership in a move designed to better align the executive team with long-term strategic priorities.
Why it matters
This executive transition aims to consolidate leadership over the company's commercial operations and support functions. By appointing an internal candidate, the firm maintains continuity while shifting its strategic focus under the existing oversight of the CEO.
William Skrobacz Jr. joined the company in 2021 as Chief Strategy Officer, while Sarah Sanders brings more than two decades of internal experience to her upcoming executive role.
The players
William Skrobacz Jr.
He is the incoming president of Capitol Federal Financial Inc. who previously served as the company's Chief Strategy Officer.
Sarah Sanders
She is the incoming Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Operations Officer with over twenty years of experience at the bank.
John B. Dicus
He continues to serve as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Federal Financial Inc.
The details
William Skrobacz Jr. will oversee commercial operations and support functions, while Sarah Sanders steps into his previous role as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Operations Officer. John B. Dicus will remain as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer to guide the company's overarching vision.
Timeline
William Skrobacz Jr. joined Capitol Federal in 2021.
The new leadership roles take effect on Oct. 1, 2026.
Market Landscape
This transition builds upon the 2021 appointment of William Skrobacz Jr. as Chief Strategy Officer by promoting him to the presidency. The move reflects a broader trend of banks prioritizing internal succession planning to stabilize leadership during changing market environments.
Customers of Capitol Federal should expect continuity in banking operations and services as the current CEO remains in place to oversee the transition. Daily interactions with retail banking and support functions are not expected to change due to these leadership adjustments.
The takeaway
Internal promotions often indicate a company's desire to maintain institutional knowledge while pursuing new strategic objectives. Shareholders and customers typically view such stability as a sign of consistent long-term management.
What happens next
William Skrobacz Jr. and Sarah Sanders are scheduled to officially begin their new executive roles at the firm on Oct. 1, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on organizational shifts in the region, visit our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wibw.
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