Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 24, 2026, reporting the appointment of William "Billy" Skrobacz, Jr. as President of the company and Capitol Federal Savings Bank, effective October 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New President appointed: William "Billy" Skrobacz, Jr. will become President of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. and Capitol Federal Savings Bank on October 1, 2026.
  • Base salary set at $460,000: Skrobacz's new base salary in his presidential role will be $460,000, according to the filing.
  • 22,500 shares awarded: Skrobacz has been awarded 22,500 shares that will vest over a five-year period.
  • CEO unchanged: John B. Dicus will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of both the company and the Bank.
  • Prior roles at the Bank: Skrobacz, age 35, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Operations Officer since April 2023, and joined the Bank as Chief Strategy Officer in July 2021.
  • Family relationship disclosed: The filing notes that Skrobacz is the son-in-law of John B. Dicus.

Capitol Federal Financial Appoints Skrobacz as President, Outlining Duties and Compensation

According to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Boards of Directors of Capitol Federal Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:CFFN) and Capitol Federal Savings Bank issued a press release on September 22, 2026, announcing the appointment. The filing states that Skrobacz "will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of both entities, including oversight of commercial operations, all support functions and setting strategies."

The filing discloses that Skrobacz, age 35, has held the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Operations Officer of the Bank and the company since April 2023. Before that, he joined the Bank as Chief Strategy Officer in July 2021. The filing also notes that he is the son-in-law of John B. Dicus, who retains his positions as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of both entities. The filing incorporates by reference the press release attached as Exhibit 99.

On the compensation side, the filing specifies a new base salary of $460,000 for Skrobacz and an award of 22,500 shares vesting over a five-year period. The filing further states that information regarding compensation Skrobacz received from the company for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025 is contained in the company's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on December 18, 2025, which is incorporated herein by reference. The 8-K was signed by Kent G. Townsend, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, on September 24, 2026.

What Was Disclosed

Capitol Federal Financial reported the appointment of William "Billy" Skrobacz, Jr. as President, effective October 1, 2026, along with his new base salary of $460,000, a 22,500-share award vesting over five years, and a disclosed family relationship with CEO John B. Dicus.