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Bankers in the NewsDianne Hoppes, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank | Lincoln, is celebrating her 35th anniversary with the bank this month. She is a vice president of administration. (pictured) Rochelle Reavis, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, recently celebrated five years with the bank. She serves on the human resources team. (pictured) Special Congratulations: The following sixteen Nebraska bankers recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). Bankers complete three annual two-week sessions of classroom training in Boulder, Colorado, focused on Financial Management & Strategy, Innovation & Engagement, Leadership & Culture, and Lending. Congratulations on your achievement!
Photos, L to R: Dianne Hoppes and Rochelle Reavis Banks in the NewsFirstBank of Nebraska | Syracuse, celebrated its 20th year hosting the bank-to-school lunch for Syracuse Dunbar Avoca schools faculty, staff and administrators last month. First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, volunteered at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha last month. (pictured) Washington County Bank | Blair, recently traveled to Blair Community Schools, Fort Calhoun Schools and Tekamah-Herman Community Schools with the bank's grill trailer, "Blazing Banker," to host back-to-school cookouts for the teachers and staff. (pictured) West Gate Bank | Lincoln, recently donated $50,000 to CenterPointe to help fund the organization's renovations of Trabert Hall at 11th and South streets in Lincoln. The updated building will house a fully integrated health clinic offering mental health, substance care, primary care, and pharmacy services, as well as other supportive services. (pictured) West Gate Bank | Omaha, volunteered at Project Houseworks' annual BRUSH UP event. The community effort coordinates volunteers to help paint homes for low-income seniors in the Omaha metropolitan area. Above: Staff from Washington County Bank thanked local teachers and staff for their hard work and helped kick off the new school year with a cookout. Promotions & AppointmentsCharlie Ahrenholtz, i3 Bank | Omaha, commercial lines account manager (pictured) Lisa Boryca, First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, vice president Lori Cornwell, First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, cashier and director - First Heritage Club Clint Leffler, Great Plains State Bank | Columbus, vice president and branch manager Beth Sonderup, First State Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, assistant director - First Heritage Club Chris Wiedenfeld, United Republic Bank | Elkhorn, president and CEO (effective spring 2023) (pictured) Photos, L to R: Charlie Ahrenholtz and Chris Wiedenfeld RetirementsStephen McCown, United Republic Bank | Elkhorn, has announced his upcoming retirement. Currently he is the President & CEO of the bank and will step down in the spring of 2023. Photo: Steve McCown DeathsBrett Bridge | Kearney (age 51), passed away on Sept. 1. He had previously worked at Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln for over 10 years before changing companies and later moving with his family to Kearney.
Bankers in the NewsBrenda Dooley, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, was recognized for her impact on the local commercial real estate market at the Commercial Real Estate Summit on Aug. 26 in Omaha. She is the vice president of facilities at the bank. Stacia Thiesen, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was one of several guest speakers at SCORE Lincoln's Small Business Workshop on Aug. 13. She presented information on "Financing Your Business" for start-ups and small business owners. Banks in the NewsArbor Bank | Omaha, helped sponsor the recent golf outing fundraiser for Dodge Cares, a local nonprofit that provides food, shelter and comfort to the homeless, displaced and abused individuals in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Homestead Bank | Schuyler, hosted a cornhole tournament on Aug. 21, with $500, $200 and $100 prizes for first, second and third place, respectively. Nebraska Bank | Hemingford, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Aug. 12 to officially celebrate the new full-service branch. Security First Bank | Beatrice, recently completed a three-month drive-up reconstruction project; the update includes better vehicle accessibility and technology upgrades. Promotions & AppointmentsNicole Benischek, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, internal communications and marketing coordinator Laura Burford, West Gate Bank | Omaha, senior vice president, correspondent lending (pictured) Ty Haase, F&M Bank | Gretna, assistant vice president Mark McGregor, Cornhusker Bank | Omaha, vice president - mortgage loan officer Photo: Laura Burford RetirementsNadine "Dee" Nadrchal, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, recently retired. She was a first vice president at the bank.
Banks in the NewsCornhusker Bank | Lincoln, hosted a free community shred day on Aug. 20. Great Plains State Bank | Petersburg, recently donated $25,000 to the Petersburg Community Foundation to help fund a project to repurpose the former Boone Central Middle School building into a multi-use community center. (pictured) i3 Bank | Omaha, participated in the Omaha Walk to Defeat ALS at Werner Park on Aug. 20. The bank's team was the top corporate fundraising team with a total of just over $5,000. (pictured) Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Hastings, recently donated 39 backpacks to CASA of South Central Nebraska. CASA strives to provide trained, court appointed, community volunteers to advocate for a quick, safe, permanent home for all abused and neglected children in Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Nuckolls and Webster counties. (pictured) Promotions & AppointmentsPaul Ganow, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, financial advisor Ashley Kee, American National Bank | Omaha, treasury services operations supervisor Kenzie Meyer, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, title operations specialist (pictured) Emily Phelps, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, assistant vice president / branch manager (pictured) Connor Smith, NebraskaLand Bank | Kearney, agricultural and business banking officer (pictured) Kent Weilage, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, financial advisor (pictured) Photos, L to R: Kenzie Meyer, Emily Phelps, Connor Smith and Kent Weilage DeathsDarlene Reinsch | Bruning (age 86), passed away on Aug. 22. She worked with three generations of the Bruning family at Bruning State Bank during her career that spanned 62 years.
Bankers in the NewsDavid Brunsing, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, recently celebrated his fifth anniversary with the bank. He is a senior vice president. Doug Carey, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with the bank. He serves as an executive vice president, marketing and retail banking. (pictured) Kellee Garza, Five Points Bank | Omaha, recently represented Team USA as a team captain for the World Federation of National Baton Twirling Association World Championships in The Netherlands. The team won 2nd place after competing against eight other countries. Michaela Rasmussen, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was recently named to HopeSpoke's board of directors. She is a business relationship representative at the bank. HopeSpoke provides comprehensive behavioral and mental health services to children and families. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Doug Carey and Michaela Rasmussen Banks in the NewsCore Bank | Omaha, staff recently volunteered at the Open Door Mission in Omaha. The organization offers shelter and food to individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as resources to those living in poverty to help them remain in their own homes. (pictured) Cornerstone Bank | York, hosted its annual tennis tournament on Aug. 6-7 at the Levitt Tennis Courts in York. Platte Valley Bank | Scottsbluff, donated $20,000 to the Riverside Discovery Center to help fund renovations to the Center's splash pad. RetirementsScott Latter, Home Federal Bank | Holdrege, retired on Aug. 12. His banking career spanned 42 years, including his most recent position as a lender at Home Federal Bank.
Bankers in the NewsSue Bachman, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, recently marked a milestone anniversary of 25 years with the bank. She is a senior vice president. (pictured) Tori Emerson, Midwest Bank | Pierce, celebrated her 5th anniversary with the bank last month. She is a loan administrator. Sheryl Ridley, American National Bank | Omaha, recently celebrated 25 years with the bank. She is a senior business banking specialist. (pictured) Matt Williams, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg, received the Diplomat of the Year award at the Nebraska Diplomats Banquet on Aug. 9 in Kearney. He served as NBA chair in 2003, American Bankers Association (ABA) chair in 2012-2013 and most recently completed his term as a state senator for District 36. In the Nebraska Legislature, he chaired the Banking, Commerce & Insurance Committee. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Sue Bachman, Tori Emerson and Sheryl Ridley Banks in the NewsState Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, donated $25,000 to the Wayne Area Legacy Fund's new capital campaign. Promotions & AppointmentsAlex Lammert, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, assistant vice president - mortgage loan originator (pictured) Norma Oerter, First State Bank Nebraska | Lincoln, CSR team lead (pictured) Photos, L to R: Alex Lammert and Norma Oerter DeathsLillian Prindle | Thedford (age 96), passed away on Aug. 1. She worked at Security First Bank in Thedford for 26 years; during her time at the bank, it changed from Citizen State Bank to Abbott Bank before adopting its current name.
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