April 8-14

Bankers in the News

Barry Lockard, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, received the Thousand Oaks Award from the School of Professional Studies at Peru State College. He is the CEO of the bank and serves on its board of directors.

Leisa Piper, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, was named the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce's "Woman of the Year" for her leadership, dedication and passion for serving her community. She is a vice president of treasury services at the bank.

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Banks in the News

Security First Bank | Lincoln, has acquired the following branch locations of First Interstate Bank: Alliance, Atkinson, Broken Bow, Burwell, Callaway, McCook, Norfolk, O'Neill, Ord, Scottsbluff and Sidney. These branches opened for business under the Security First Bank name in each community effective April 13.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Marc Lamon, Home Federal Bank | Holdrege and Lexington, west market president
• Natalie Lucas, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, trust officer II

Natalie Lucas

Photo: ​Natalie Lucas

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Retirements

Lynn Miller, Columbus Bank & Trust Co. | Columbus, retired last month after over 13 years with the bank. The bank held a party on March 13 to celebrate.

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Deaths

James "Jim" Zitterkopf (age 70) | Scottsbluff, passed away on April 2. He served the banking industry for 42 years, including working his way up to senior vice president and chief operating officer at Platte Valley Bank in Scottsbluff.