Name: Ichabods of Industry
Start: 2026-02-05T07:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-05T09:00:00-06:00
Location: Washburn University - Memorial Union

Join Washburn University for a special Ichabods of Industry on our annual Day of Giving. Join special guests John Dicus from Capitol Federal® and Tammy Dishman from the Capitol Federal® Foundation for a guided conversation on philanthropy and community impact in Topeka.
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026
7:30 a.m. | Breakfast
8 a.m. | Cap Fed®: A Leadership Conversation on Philanthropy and Community Impact
$10 for alumni association members | $15 for non-members
John Dicus became chief executive officer of Capitol Federal® January 1, 2003. Prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as chief operating officer, executive vice president of corporate services and various other positions since 1985. A graduate of Topeka West High School, Mr. Dicus continued his studies at the University of Kansas, earning a bachelor of science degree and his masters in business administration.
Dicus leads the True Blue® team of almost 700 employees with strength, vision and moral standards that are hard to match in the business world. He shares these values with every organization he serves. Dicus serves as a trustee for the Capitol Federal Foundation®, the University of Kansas Endowment Association and the Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation. Dicus sits on the Kansas Bankers Association board of directors, the Kansas Board of Regents, the Washburn Board of Regents and the Greater Topeka Partnership. He has been a past member of the Federal Reserve Advisory Council, past board chair of the Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce, past United Way Campaign chair and past general chair of Missouri Valley Swimming.
Tammy Dishman serves as president of the Capitol Federal Foundation®. In her role she works in partnership and under the direction of the board of trustees to establish the Foundation’s grant making focus and priorities throughout the seven communities where Capitol Federal operates. The Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life in these communities by investing in the citizens of today and tomorrow.