BANKS & BANKERS
SHARE YOUR NEWS WITH THE NBA! SEND CONTENT TO [email protected] OR CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
FACEBOOK | X (TWITTER) | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN
FACEBOOK | X (TWITTER) | INSTAGRAM | LINKEDIN
Bankers in the NewsKristi Fritson, South Central State Bank | Franklin, celebrated 30 years with the bank. She is a vice president. Eric Gawrych, Five Points Bank of Hastings | Hastings, was awarded Hastings Young Professionals "30 Under 30-ish" award for his dedication, hard work and impact to the Hastings community. (pictured) Banks in the NewsFirstBank of Nebraska and Western National Bank | Syracuse, sponsored complimentary gift bags and hats for around 150 children aged 10 and under during the Pony Cycle races at the Otoe County Fair. Five Points Bank | Grand Island, is sponsoring a paint-by-number mural at the Nebraska State Fair. Fairgoers have the chance to contribute to a unique project to help "flavor" the fair and participate in this year's theme: "Whatever Your Flavor." (pictured) Platte Valley Bank | Bridgeport, donated $10,000 to Bridgeport Public Schools to help fund building a new playground for the pre-school program students. Platte Valley Bank | Gering, is sponsoring the construction of a new greenhouse at Gering High School. The project is expected to begin this fall. Union Bank & Trust Co. | Pawnee City, received the September Business of the Month award from the Pawnee City Chamber of Commerce. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
RetirementsShannon Stuchlik, Midwest Bank | Pierce, will retire on Aug. 31 after 44 years with the bank. He began his career as a loan officer and ended as a vice president. The bank held an open house on Aug. to celebrate. DeathsLarry Hamm (age 76) | Pratt, KS, passed away on Aug. 16. He worked in the banking industry from 1973 until his retirement in 2017; his career took him to Kansas, North Dakota, Missouri and finally to Butte State Bank in Butte and Spencer, where he finished his career. After retiring, he continued to serve on Butte State Bank's board of directors for five more years.
Kathleen Klein (age 72) | Scottsbluff, passed away recently. She worked as a teller and later as a personal banker at First State Bank, now Riverstone Bank, in Scottsbluff. (pictured) Bankers in the NewsKaren Harrington, Security Bank | Laurel, celebrated her 40th anniversary of service with the bank on Aug. 22. She currently serves as a vice president. (pictured) Jennifer McCormick, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island, celebrated her 25th work anniversary with the bank. LeAnn Placek, Nebraska Bank | Alliance, recently celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant vice president, real estate loan officer. Photos; L to R: Karen Harrington and LeAnn Placek Banks in the NewsLincoln Federal Savings Bank | Lincoln, hosted a golf tournament to fundraise for the local Make-A-Wish chapter. The event raised over $9,000. (pictured) Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
Promotions:
Photos, L to R: Kellie Ceder, Aaron Hendrickson and Carson McCormick RetirementsMike Maupin, Dayspring Bank | Wallace, retired recently after 41 years with the bank's insurance division. The bank will host an open house on Aug. 24 to celebrate his long career. DeathsDonald Stewart, (age 77) | Central City, passed away on Aug. 16. He worked at Citizens State Bank, now Cornerstone Bank, in Polk for nearly 40 years until his retirement in 2016. (pictured) Photo: Donald Stewart
Bankers in the NewsJessica Moorhead, NebraskaLand Bank | Kearney, recently celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is the retail banking supervisor. (pictured) Banks in the NewsCore Bank | Omaha, recently donated $5,000 to the Omaha Home for Boys through the bank's Community Impact Program.
F&M Bank | Wayne, received the Blossom Bloom Club Award for July. Two community volunteers planted supertunias in 33 pots along Main Street in Wayne earlier this year, and two local FFA students have assisted with watering the flowers. (pictured) Riverstone Bank | Talmage, will provide matching funds up to $50,000 for any money raised for the Jess Kirchoff Memorial Fund, following Jess's sudden death. The funds will be used for further education expenses for the Kirchhoff children. Jess was the husband of Riverstone Bank Market President Lori Kirchhoff. Bankers in the NewsDenise Dein, RVR Bank | Blair, celebrated her 25th anniversary with the bank last week. She is the vice president of operations. (pictured) Mary Esch, MNB Bank | McCook, recently celebrated her 40th anniversary with the bank. She is a loan secretary. (pictured) Barry Lockard, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, was named chair of the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC) for 2023-2024. He is president and CEO of the bank. Barry has served as a GSBC trustee since 2018 and a 2013 graduate of GSCB. (pictured) Roni McNally, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg, celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is a customer service representative. Chris Ott, First Nebraska Bank | Valley, recently celebrated his 15th year with the bank. He is the bank president. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Denise Dein, Mary Esch, Barry Lockard and Chris Ott Banks in the NewsBank of the Valley, First Nebraska Bank and Genoa Community Bank | Genoa, and other local businesses helped sponsor the Twin River School & Home in Partnership (SHIP) bike-a-thon for local children on July 28 in Genoa. SHIP provides students with the opportunity to socialize with their peers outside of school. F&M Bank | Wayne, donated $10,000 to the Majestic Theatre's Community Partnership Campaign to help fund various renovations to the nonprofit community theatre. (pictured) Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
Promotions:
Photo: Juan Sandoval RetirementsBarry Schweer, Heartland Bank | Daykin, will retire at the end of this month after 40 years of service to the banking industry. He ends his career as branch president. The bank will hold an open house on Aug. 29 to celebrate his retirement.
Bankers in the NewsSpecial congratulations to the following Nebraska bankers who graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado on July 27:
Rhonda Eigenberg, York State Bank | York, recently celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is the head teller at the plaza location in York. (pictured) Jill Prinz, American National Bank | Omaha, celebrated her 35th anniversary with the bank. She is an internal auditor. (pictured) Derek Wiedenfeld, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank | Lincoln, marked his fifth anniversary. He is an assistant vice president/commercial real estate loan officer. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Rhonda Eigenberg, Jill Prinz and Derek Wiedenfeld Banks in the NewsAmerican National Bank | Omaha, recently donated $3,000 to B&B Sports Academy, a local nonprofit started by Terence “Bud” Crawford, as part of the "Give Kids a Fighting Chance" fundraiser in partnership with KMTV Channel 3 News. The funds will help provide access to quality athletic training, mentorship, and a safe space for youth to pursue their athletic dreams. Core Bank | Omaha, hosted a Core Bank Cares golf tournament on July 17 as a fundraiser for Humble & Kind, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting Omaha community individuals in dire need and offering swift assistance to those who cannot afford to spend time on waitlists. The event raised $10,000, which the bank presented to Humble and Kind on July 26. (pictured) First National Bank of Omaha | Scottsbluff, had the winning team at the Regional West Foundation Golf Scramble held last month in Scottsbluff. All proceeds from the event will go toward a new Varian Edge™ linear accelerator for The Cancer Treatment Center at Regional West. Additionally, Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, helped sponsor the event. Midwest Bank | Deshler, has pledged $50,000 as part of a matching challenge grant donation for Spring Creek Kids, Inc. Childcare Center. The Center is a local nonprofit that hopes to open a renovated location in May 2024 for children from infant to preschool age, with a future goal of providing after-school programs for older children. Bankers on the MovePromotions:
RetirementsBob Herbek, Heartland Bank | Hastings, retired on July 31; the bank held a party to celebrate his long career. He was the vice president/relationship manager. (pictured) Photo: Bob Herbek
|
STAY CONNECTED |
nEBRASKA bANKERS aSSOCIATION233 South 13th Street, Suite 700
PO Box 80008 Lincoln, NE 68501-0008 402-474-1555 Digital Millennium Copyright Act Policy |