JOE BEASLEY | 20 Under 40
Written and compiled by KELLY POTTER and LAUREN JURGENSEN | Photos by JOHN BURNS
As a trust officer at BOK Financial, Joe provides legal and financial administration to over 135 trusts and estates for people in the Greater Topeka region. He advises individuals and families on estate planning, legal matters, money management, investments, taxes and retirement.
For more than twelve years, Joe has been a volunteer with the United Way of Kaw Valley and currently serves on its board of directors. He also serves on the board of directors for Child Care Aware of Eastern Kansas, where he is working to make Topeka a better place by ensuring access to quality child care.
Joe was instrumental in the development and growth of the Young Leaders Society, Junior Leader Reader and Born Learning Trail programs.
How have you evolved and grown during your career?
I have learned to focus on what I can control and not beat myself up about the things I cannot. Early in my career, I would sometimes attempt to take on every aspect of a project in an effort to make it perfect. I have found the best outcomes were realized when I concentrated on my responsibilities and trusted that my talented team members would do the same.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself?
Trustworthy. To be described as trustworthy means that you are faithful, kind, empathetic, friendly, reliable, responsible, steadfast and truthful. In my professional and volunteer roles, I have been entrusted with leading people in our community down the right path into the future. I know that if I am given a responsibility, I will do everything I can to uphold it.
What musical artist do you never tire of?
I will never get tired of The Beatles. Thanks to my parents, I grew up listening to their music. Many of their songs take me back to an early memory or remind me of a happy time with family.
