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Bankers in the NewsKim Baumbach, MNB Bank | McCook, celebrated her 35th anniversary with the bank. She is a personal banker. (pictured) Joe Libal, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg, celebrated 10 years with the bank. He is a vice president-lending. (pictured) Barry Lockard, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, was chosen to lead the 17-member board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka. He serves as the president and CEO of Cornhusker Bank. (pictured) Kirsti Schack, fnbo | Kearney, presented a breakout session on financial fitness, savings and credit during the FCCLA Peer Education Conference on Feb. 26 in Kearney. Rebecca Vosburg, MNB Bank | McCook, celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Kim Baumbach, Joe Libal, Barry Lockard and Rebecca Vosburg Banks in the NewsSecurity First Bank | all branches, collected over 5,300 non-perishable food and personal items to benefit area food pantries during the bank's "Feeding Hearts" food drive. Additionally, the bank accepted monetary donations and made donations totaling $15,280 across the 20 communities in Nebraska and South Dakota where branches are located. State Bank of Table Rock | Table Rock, donated $7,000 in matching funds toward the Table Rock Improvement Project's removal of two dilapidated houses. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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Photos, L to R: Teresa Layton and Hans Christen RetirementsMary Berney, Citizens State Bank | Spalding, retired after 48 years of service with the bank. (pictured) Sheila Smith, Heartland Bank | Geneva, retired at the end of February after 21 years with the bank. The bank hosted a retirement celebration on February 29 to honor her career in banking. Photo: Mary Berney DeathsJane Kurz (age 75) | Palmer, passed away on March 1. She had previously worked at First State Bank in Hordville and later served Five Points Bank in Grand Island for 30 years before retiring in late 2023.
Bankers in the NewsDerek Downer, Waypoint Bank | Cambridge, was named the 2023 Volunteer of the Year by the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce. He is the president of the Cambridge branch. (pictured) Sherry Ehrman, Security First Bank | Hay Springs, celebrated her 35th anniversary with the bank. She is a loan officer. (pictured) Johanna Hannemann, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, celebrated 20 years with the bank. (pictured) Patty Kramer, Security First Bank | Cody, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service representative. (pictured) Susie Rose, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk, celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. (pictured) Deb Walker, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk, celebrated 25 years with the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Derek Downer, Sherry Ehrman, Johanna Hanneman, Patty Kramer, Susie Rose and Deb Walker Banks in the NewsBank of Dixon County | Ponca, donated $2,500 to the Better Ponca Foundation to help fund the purchase of new computers at the Ponca Carnegie Library. Horizon Bank | McCook, sponsored a Red Cross blood drive at the Community Building in McCook on Feb. 27-28. fnbo | Alliance, and other local businesses helped sponsor a concert on Feb. 24 with the Alliance Arts Council. The performance was a Minnesota-based 1950s tribute band, the Holy Rocka Rollaz. Midwest Bank | Lincoln, opened a new branch at 7001 Pioneers Blvd, Suite A, in Lincoln this week. The bank planned a grand opening celebration from Feb. 26 to March 1 and includes a $500 Hy-Vee gift card grand prize giveaway and other prizes. (pictured) Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photo: Ashley McCart RetirementsDebi Tilson, First State Bank Nebraska | Plattsmouth, retired earlier this month. The bank held a party to celebrate. (pictured) Photo: Debi Tilson DeathsBruce Lauritzen (age 80) | Omaha, passed away on Feb. 21. He was the chairman of First National Bank of Omaha (fnbo), with a career of over 55 years. Under his leadership, the bank experienced the expansion to six new states and the construction of the fnbo Business Park and the First National Tower in Omaha. (pictured) Photo: Bruce Lauritzen
Banks in the NewsFirst Bank and Trust Co. | Minden, sponsored a performance of Felix & Fingers Dueling Pianos at the Minden Opera House on Feb. 16. First Nebraska Bank | Elkhorn, hosted an American Red Cross blood drive on Feb. 16. First Northeast Bank of Nebraska | Hooper, partnered with local police chief Brandon Stoural to present a free scam awareness briefing on Feb. 20. Bank staff was also present to provide guidance for businesses and their employees to protect themselves from financial crimes and scams. Wahoo State Bank | Wahoo, hosted a blood drive at the bank on Feb. 14-15. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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Bankers in the NewsSally Christensen, fnbo | Omaha, was elected to the 2024 Habitat for Humanity of Omaha's board of directors. She is a senior director of public relations. Laurie Corey, Security First Bank | Beatrice, celebrated her 25th anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service representative. John Daubert, Security First Bank | Lincoln, celebrated 25 years with the bank. He is the president of the bank. Chad Hammer, Midwest Bank | York, celebrated his 15th anniversary with the bank. He is an executive vice president and senior loan officer. Jaclyn Kolb, Security First Bank | Beatrice, celebrated 10 years with the bank. She is a loan processing specialist. Denise Kreikemeier, F&M Bank | West Point, celebrated her 25th anniversary with the bank. She is a vice president of operations. Betty Nickel, First State Bank Nebraska | Western, celebrated 25 years with the bank. She is a customer service representative. Rebecca Pierce, Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, received the Scottsbluff-Gering United Chamber of Commerce "Visionary Super Star Award" for sharing her time, talent and resources for the betterment of the community. The award is presented to a Chamber member who has been in business for six or more years. She is the director of marketing at the bank. Jodi Rauert, fnbo | Grand Island, was named to the CHI Health Foundation's board of directors. She is a financial advisor at the bank. Banks in the NewsCore Bank | Omaha, participated in the Special Olympics Nebraska's Polar Plunge on Feb. 10. The Core Bank team involved over 50 people and raised a total of $26,045 for the Special Olympics. The event raised a grand total over $242,000. (pictured) Horizon Bank | Springfield, received the "Friend of the Firefighter" award from the Springfield Fire Department. Nebraska State Bank & Trust Co. | Callaway, covered the cost of groceries for the Callaway Booster Club's "Burger Bash" and allowed bank staff volunteer time to help during the event. The Bash raised over $3,000 to help support student activities in the Callaway community. NebraskaLand Bank | all branches, donated a total of $16,500 to seven organizations across the communities the bank serves as part of the bank's "My Fair Share" program. Bank employees nominate and contribute to the organizations; the bank honored McKenna's Rae of Hope, Kearney Area Animal Shelter, Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center, Fur Animal Rescue, North Platte Habitat for Humanity, Debra's Legacy and Hospice of Sweetwater County at a special breakfast on Feb. 7 in Kearney. Platte Valley Bank | Bridgeport, donated $100,000 to toward the replacement of multiple buildings at the Morrill County fairgrounds. Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, hosted a "casino night" fundraiser for the Golden Halo Foundation on Feb. 10 in Scottsbluff. The Golden Halo Foundation provides financial assistance, in the way of grants, to help those children with medical conditions that require specialized care. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photo: Stephanie Wright RetirementsGene Oxley, Cornerstone Bank | York, retired after 47 years of service to the York community, with the last 17 years at Cornerstone Bank. The bank held an open house on Feb. 9 to celebrate. DeathsDeb Schultz (age 68) | Bruning, passed away on Feb. 3. She had worked at Bruning Bank for over 26 years, starting as a customer service representative and later moving into auditing and accounting. (pictured) Photo: Deb Schultz
Bankers in the NewsJessop Adams, Adams Bank & Trust | Ogallala, received the Business Professional of the Year award from the Keith County Chamber of Commerce. He is an executive vice president of commercial banking. Don Blaha, First National Bank in Ord | Ord, celebrated his 60th anniversary of service with the bank on Feb. 1. He remains active as the director and chairman of the bank. Chris Hove, fnbo | Lincoln, received the Mission Service Award from Berry Law. He is a 20-year Navy veteran who served as a pilot on the USS Constellation with more than 200 carrier landings. He also served at U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base and earned many decorations. Hove served as NBA Chair in 2020. Chandra Jaixen, Heartland Bank | Riverdale, celebrated her 30th anniversary with the bank. She is a senior loan operations associate. Derek Kay, fnbo | Lincoln, was named to the Lincoln Young Professionals Group (YPG) 2024 Leadership Council as the secretary. He is a senior advisor, commercial banking. YPG is dedicated to empowering young professionals with educational, leadership and networking opportunities. (pictured) Bryce Morgan, Nebraska Bank of Commerce | Lincoln, is serving as the past chair on the Lincoln Young Professionals Group 2024 Leadership Council. He is an assistant vice president of commercial banking, credit administration. (pictured) Tyler Niday, Security First Bank | Lincoln, celebrated five years with the bank. He is the director of internal audit. (pictured) Cindy Wilken, First State Bank | Bertrand, celebrated her 40th anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant cashier. Kraig Williams, First Interstate Bank | Omaha, has been named to the YMCA of Greater Omaha's Metro board of directors for 2024. He is a senior vice president of commercial real estate for the bank. Michelle Zlomke, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, was elected to the Heartland Cancer Foundation board of directors as the treasurer. She is a business solutions officer at the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Derek Kay, Bryce Morgan, Tyler Niday and Michelle Zlomke Banks in the NewsHeartland Bank | Geneva, has purchased the State Bank of Odell, effective Feb. 2. Both branches in Diller and Odell are now full-service branches of Heartland Bank. Nebraska State Bank & Trust Co. | Broken Bow, opened an in-school savings bank at Callaway Public Schools. Security Bank | Coleridge, Laurel and Osmond, donated $22,500 each to the Coleridge Rescue Squad, Laurel Fire & Rescue, and Osmond Ambulance to help fund the purchase of new ambulances for each group. (pictured) State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, donated a total of $5,452 to the Wayne Community Chest. Half of the funds were raised by bank staff; the other half was provided through a match fund from the bank. Above: Security Bank staff presented checks to local fire and rescue departments to help fund new ambulances. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
Photos, L to R: Joe Hickman and Tim Sladek RetirementsDeb Qualset, Cornerstone Bank | Tilden, retired last week after 46 years in banking, with three years at Cornerstone Bank. The bank held an open house on Feb. 1 to celebrate. Steve Scavo, Cornerstone Bank | York, has retired after 22 years with the bank. An open house was held on Feb. 2 to celebrate. (pictured) Doug Young, Cornerstone Bank | Albion, retired after 43 years in banking, with 33 of those years at Cornerstone Bank. The bank held an open house on Feb. 2 to celebrate. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Steve Scavo and Doug Young DeathsJames Trumbull (age 91) | Scottsbluff, passed away on Jan. 21. He had previously served as a director of Scottsbluff National Bank, FirsTier Bank and Platte Valley Bank.
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