Brenda Dooley, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, was recognized for her impact on the local commercial real estate market at the Commercial Real Estate Summit on Aug. 26 in Omaha. She is the vice president of facilities at the bank.

Stacia Thiesen, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was one of several guest speakers at SCORE Lincoln's Small Business Workshop on Aug. 13. She presented information on "Financing Your Business" for start-ups and small business owners.

Arbor Bank | Omaha, helped sponsor the recent golf outing fundraiser for Dodge Cares, a local nonprofit that provides food, shelter and comfort to the homeless, displaced and abused individuals in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.

Homestead Bank | Schuyler, hosted a cornhole tournament on Aug. 21, with $500, $200 and $100 prizes for first, second and third place, respectively.

Nebraska Bank | Hemingford, held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Aug. 12 to officially celebrate the new full-service branch.

Security First Bank | Beatrice, recently completed a three-month drive-up reconstruction project; the update includes better vehicle accessibility and technology upgrades.

Nicole Benischek, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, internal communications and marketing coordinator
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Laura Burford, West Gate Bank | Omaha, senior vice president, correspondent lending (pictured)

Ty Haase, F&M Bank | Gretna, assistant vice president

Mark McGregor, Cornhusker Bank | Omaha, vice president - mortgage loan officer

Photo: Laura Burford

Nadine "Dee" Nadrchal, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, recently retired. She was a first vice president at the bank.

Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, hosted a free community shred day on Aug. 20.

Great Plains State Bank | Petersburg, recently donated $25,000 to the Petersburg Community Foundation to help fund a project to repurpose the former Boone Central Middle School building into a multi-use community center. (pictured)

i3 Bank | Omaha, participated in the Omaha Walk to Defeat ALS at Werner Park on Aug. 20. The bank's team was the top corporate fundraising team with a total of just over $5,000. (pictured)

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | Hastings, recently donated 39 backpacks to CASA of South Central Nebraska. CASA strives to provide trained, court appointed, community volunteers to advocate for a quick, safe, permanent home for all abused and neglected children in Adams, Clay, Fillmore, Franklin, Nuckolls and Webster counties. (pictured)

Paul Ganow, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, financial advisor

Ashley Kee, American National Bank | Omaha, treasury services operations supervisor

Kenzie Meyer, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, title operations specialist (pictured)​
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Emily Phelps, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, assistant vice president / branch manager (pictured)

Connor Smith, NebraskaLand Bank | Kearney, agricultural and business banking officer (pictured)

Kent Weilage, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, financial advisor (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Kenzie Meyer, Emily Phelps, Connor Smith and Kent Weilage

Darlene Reinsch | Bruning (age 86), passed away on Aug. 22. She worked with three generations of the Bruning family at Bruning State Bank during her career that spanned 62 years.

David Brunsing, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, recently celebrated his fifth anniversary with the bank. He is a senior vice president.

Doug Carey, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, recently celebrated his 20th anniversary with the bank. He serves as an executive vice president, marketing and retail banking. (pictured)

Kellee Garza, Five Points Bank | Omaha, recently represented Team USA as a team captain for the World Federation of National Baton Twirling Association World Championships in The Netherlands. The team won 2nd place after competing against eight other countries.

Michaela Rasmussen, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln, was recently named to HopeSpoke's board of directors. She is a business relationship representative at the bank. HopeSpoke provides comprehensive behavioral and mental health services to children and families. (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Doug Carey and Michaela Rasmussen

Core Bank | Omaha, staff recently volunteered at the Open Door Mission in Omaha. The organization offers shelter and food to individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as resources to those living in poverty to help them remain in their own homes. (pictured)

Cornerstone Bank | York, hosted its annual tennis tournament on Aug. 6-7 at the Levitt Tennis Courts in York.

Platte Valley Bank | Scottsbluff, donated $20,000 to the Riverside Discovery Center to help fund renovations to the Center's splash pad.

Scott Latter, Home Federal Bank | Holdrege, retired on Aug. 12. His banking career spanned 42 years, including his most recent position as a lender at Home Federal Bank.

Sue Bachman, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, recently marked a milestone anniversary of 25 years with the bank. She is a senior vice president. (pictured)

Tori Emerson, Midwest Bank | Pierce, celebrated her 5th anniversary with the bank last month. She is a loan administrator.

Sheryl Ridley, American National Bank | Omaha, recently celebrated 25 years with the bank. She is a senior business banking specialist. (pictured)

Matt Williams, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg, received the Diplomat of the Year award at the Nebraska Diplomats Banquet on Aug. 9 in Kearney. He served as NBA chair in 2003, American Bankers Association (ABA) chair in 2012-2013 and most recently completed his term as a state senator for District 36. In the Nebraska Legislature, he chaired the Banking, Commerce & Insurance Committee. (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Sue Bachman, Tori Emerson and Sheryl Ridley

State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, donated $25,000 to the Wayne Area Legacy Fund's new capital campaign. 

Alex Lammert, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, assistant vice president - mortgage loan originator (pictured)

Norma Oerter, First State Bank Nebraska | Lincoln, CSR team lead (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Alex Lammert and Norma Oerter

Lillian Prindle | Thedford (age 96), passed away on Aug. 1. She worked at Security First Bank in Thedford for 26 years; during her time at the bank, it changed from Citizen State Bank to Abbott Bank before adopting its current name.

Alan Emshoff, Generations Bank | Exeter, recently celebrated his 25th anniversary with the bank. He is the president and CEO of the bank and served as NBA Chair in 2019. (pictured)

Stephanie Tafoya Keyser, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, was chosen to participate in Inclusive Communities' fourth cohort of the LeadDIVERSITY leadership program. LeadDIVERSITY is designed to build a network of leaders dedicated to creating localized opportunities and solutions for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Midwest.

Photo: Alan Emshoff

Cornerstone Bank | Grand Island, helped sponsor the Mayor's Cup amateur golf tournament on July 30-31 in Grand Island. 

First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, and other local businesses sponsored the "Startup Week Omaha" event from July 25-29. The event is volunteer and community-led, with the goal of making a difference within the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the greater Omaha community.

Douglas Sutko, First National Bank of Omaha | Grand Island/Kearney, managing director, community banking (pictured)

Lynn Werner, First National Bank of Omaha | Grand Island, senior director - business owner advisory services (pictured)

Photos, L to R: Douglas Sutko and Lynn Werner

Kate Evers, First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, retired at the end of July after 44 years with the bank. She most recently served as vice president and Heritage Director. The bank held an open house on July 29 to honor her long career. (pictured)