Capitol Federal Financial Appoints William "Billy" Skrobacz Jr. as President

What Happened
Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (and its subsidiary Capitol Federal Savings Bank) announced the appointment of William “Billy” Skrobacz, Jr. as President of both the company and the bank, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Skrobacz, age 35, will run day-to-day operations including commercial operations, support functions, and strategy. John B. Dicus will remain Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.

Key Details

• Effective date: October 1, 2026.
• New base salary: $460,000.
• Equity award: 22,500 shares granted, vesting over five years.
• Background: Joined the bank as Chief Strategy Officer in July 2021 and has been Executive VP & Chief Retail Operations Officer since April 2023.
• Relationship: Mr. Skrobacz is the son-in-law of CEO John B. Dicus.
• Prior compensation for Mr. Skrobacz for fiscal 2025 is referenced in the company’s 2025 definitive proxy statement (filed Dec 18, 2025).

Why It Matters
This is a material executive leadership appointment that shifts day-to-day operational responsibility to Mr. Skrobacz while keeping Mr. Dicus as CEO and Chairman. Investors should note the compensation and equity grant (salary plus 22,500 shares) as they affect executive expense and potential future share dilution. The filing also discloses the family relationship with the CEO, a governance fact some investors monitor when assessing management independence and succession planning.