United States securities and exchange commission logo February 28, 2023 Michael J. Maddox President and Chief Executive Officer and Director CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. 11440 Tomahawk Creek Parkway Leawood, KS 66211 Re: CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed February 23, 2023 File No. 333-269943 Dear Michael J. Maddox: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Robert Arzonetti at 202-551-8819 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Finance cc: Scott Gootee