Henry Bubb

Henry Agnew Bubb
Born	Template:Birth date Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	January 10, 1989(1989-01-10) (aged 81) Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Occupation	Banking executive
Years active	1926–1969 (president and chairman at Capitol Federal Savings Bank)
Known for	President and chairman of Capitol Federal Savings Bank

Henry Agnew Bubb (March 26, 1907 – January 10, 1989) was a prominent American executive who held the positions of president and chairman at Capitol Federal Savings Bank from 1941 until 1969.

Early life and education

Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Bubb later resided in Gallatin County, Montana before settling in Topeka, Kansas. He pursued higher education at the University of Kansas and was later honored with an honorary degree by Washburn University.

Career

In 1926, Bubb started his professional journey as a clerk at Capitol Building and Loan Association, the predecessor of Capitol Federal Savings Bank. He ascended to the roles of president and chairman in 1941 and maintained these leadership positions through 1969. During his tenure, the institution’s assets expanded significantly from $4 million to $175 million. His efforts in promoting War Bond sales during World War II earned him commendation from the U.S. Treasury Department. Following 1969, his son-in-law John C. Dicus took over as president, while Bubb continued to serve as chairman and CEO.

Bubb also held various influential roles including president of the United States Savings and Loan League between 1949 and 1950, president of the Topeka Chamber of Commerce, and leader of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. He chaired both the Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. His board memberships extended to Merchants' National Bank, Security Benefit Life Insurance Company, and Columbian Title & Trust Company.

His advisory contributions included participation on committees for the U.S. Senate and Treasury Department. From 1961 to 1977, he served on the Kansas Board of Regents, even assuming its chairmanship. Additionally, Bubb was active with the KU Athletic Board as well as the Washburn University Board of Regents.

Personal life

On August 24, 1928, Bubb wed Rose Hardwick in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Prior to 1940, he remarried an Elizabeth, who passed away in 1986.

Death and legacy

Bubb passed away on January 10, 1989, at age 81 in Topeka, Kansas. In recognition of his contributions to business, he was inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame in 1993.