Banks & Bankers

April 3 - 9

4/10/2024

Bankers in the News

Ellen Anderson, Security First Bank | Elwood, celebrated 10 years with the bank. She is an insurance senior agent. (pictured)

Alex Coan and Kelsey Schrader, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, received Norfolk's Top 20 Under 40 award for their hard work and dedication to their workplace, volunteer work in the Norfolk area and their leadership roles in the organizations in which they're involved. (pictured)

Jennifer Conroy, Homestead Bank | Ainsworth, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. She is the head teller.

Tammi Gusler, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant vice president and loan administration officer. (pictured)

Jerry Lentfer, First State Bank Nebraska | Lincoln, received an Honorary State FFA Degree to commemorate his service on the Nebraska FFA Foundation Board. He is the CEO of the bank.

Matt Ley, State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, received the Citizen of the Year award from the local Chamber of Commerce. He is the CEO of the bank.

Craig Merrihew, MNB Bank | McCook, celebrated 20 years with the bank. He is a vice president and senior credit analyst. (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Ellen Anderson, Alex Coan, Kelsey Schrader, Tammi Gusler and Craig Merrihew

Banks in the News

Dayspring Bank | Gothenburg, received the Guiding Light Award at the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce's Red Carpet Premiere event last week. The bank was awarded for its contributions to the community, including employee volunteering, charity donations, community events, company culture and active participation in the Chamber of Commerce. (pictured)

Dayspring Bank | Omaha, volunteered at the Nebraska Diaper Bank and wrapped nearly 19,000 diapers, which will help provide diapers for 317 babies for an entire month. (pictured)

Gothenburg's Dayspring Bank Branch Manager Travis Anderson (left) accepts the Guiding Light Award from Rebecca Steward, president of the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce.

Left: Travis Anderson (left) from Dayspring Bank accepted the Guiding Light Award on behalf of the bank from Rebecca Steward, president of the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce.

Eighteen staff members from Dayspring Bank in Omaha volunteered at the Nebraska Diaper Bank. They wrapped nearly 19,000 diapers in an hour and a half.

Left: Eighteen staff members from Dayspring Bank in Omaha volunteered at the Nebraska Diaper Bank.

Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

TiAnn Allen, Home Federal Bank | Hastings, senior commercial lender

Promotions:

Leigh Anne Roberts, Bruning Bank | Broken Bow, vice president of compliance and CRA, BSA/AML officer (pictured)

Leigh Anne Roberts

Photo: Leigh Anne Roberts

Retirements

Bonnie Miller, First Nebraska Bank | Weeping Water, retired after 28 years with the bank. She was the MPF/accounts payable.