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Bankers in the NewsTim Healy, Homestead Bank | Schuyler, received the "Newcomer of the Year" award from the Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce. He is the branch manager. (pictured) Sonny Manley, Bruning Bank | Hebron, celebrated his fifth anniversary with the bank. He is the president of the Hebron branch. (pictured) Marin Zabka, Citizens State Bank | Leigh, celebrated five years with the bank. She is a customer service representative. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Tim Healy, Sonny Manley and Marin Zabka Banks in the NewsF&M Bank | Gretna, hosted a food drive from March 11-23 to collect items for Gretna Neighbors and help individuals in need within the Gretna Public Schools district. Homestead Bank | Schuyler, was awarded the "Chamber Supporter of the Year" by the Schuyler Area Chamber of Commerce. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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Bankers in the NewsBrian Andersen, American National Bank | Omaha, and Oscar Gonzalez, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, were named to the board of directors for OneWorld Community Health Centers. Andersen is a senior vice president at the bank, and Gonzalez is the managing director of healthcare banking. Mary Sempek, First Nebraska Bank | Columbus, celebrated her 40th anniversary with the bank. (pictured) Robin Sunderman, First Nebraska Bank | Decatur, celebrated 15 years with the bank. (pictured) Andrew Strand, First Nebraska Bank | Elkhorn, celebrated his 15th anniversary with the bank. (pictured) Sharon Thorne, First Nebraska Bank | Nebraska City, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. (pictured) Elaine VanSlyke, First Nebraska Bank | celebrated 35 years with the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Mary Sempek, Robin Sunderman, Andrew Strand, Sharon Thorne and Elaine VanSlyke Banks in the NewsCharterWest Bank | Norfolk, has opened a new mortgage center at 601 S 13th Street in Norfolk. Great Plains State Bank | Omaha, moved its branch from 15858 W Dodge Rd in Omaha to 17041 Lakeside Hills Plaza in Omaha, effective March 18. State Bank of Table Rock | DuBois, hosted an ag customer appreciation lunch on March 18. Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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DeathsDavid Rasmussen (age 72) | York, passed away on March 15. He most recently served as senior vice president and ag loan officer at York State Bank in York and retired in 2019.
Bankers in the NewsJerry Catlett, Bruning Bank | Bruning, has been appointed to a 13-member University of Nebraska search committee to help find the next chancellor for the University of Nebraska at Kearney. (pictured) Zac Holoch, Cornerstone Bank | York, received the Impact Award from the York County Development Corporation (YCDC). Recipients of this award have impacted the community through their volunteer work, business affiliations and efforts to better the community. (pictured) Lana Musil, First State Bank Nebraska | Hallam/Western, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. She is a loan officer. (pictured) Amy Schroeder, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was named to the Bridge Behavioral Health Board of Directors. She is a financial analysis and tax manager at the bank. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Jerry Catlett, Lana Musil and Amy Schroeder Bankers on the MoveRecent Hires:
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Photos, L to R: Aaron Bell, Deb Catherall, Jason Peters, Adam Triplett and Alec Hrbek RetirementsCarol Yost, Banner Capital Bank | Beaver City, retired this month. The bank held a party on March 12 to celebrate. DeathsDoyle "Rob" Walker (age 71) | Tecumseh, passed away on Feb. 22. He was the vice president and manager of Western National Bank in Peru, NE, for 12 years, following a 25-year career at a bank in Iowa. (pictured) Eugene "Gene" Zaloudek (age 93) | Omaha, passed away on Feb. 18. Over a 45-year career, he served in various roles at Southwest Bank. He later served as president/CEO of Omaha State Bank (now Core Bank) and River City National Bank (now U.S. Bank) in Omaha. He also served on the Bank Management Committee for the NBA and four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. (pictured) Photos, L to R: Rob Walker and Gene Zaloudek
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
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