Banks & Bankers

August 2 - 8

8/9/2023

Bankers in the News

Denise 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 News

Bank 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)

F&M Bank employees Lisa Bathke, Emilie Osten, Megan Muller Matt Jones and Scot Saul presented a $10,000 check to representatives from the Majestic Theater in Wayne.

From left: F&M Bank employees Lisa Bathke, Emilie Osten, Megan Muller, Matt Jones and Scot Saul presented a $10,000 check to representatives from the Majestic Theater in Wayne.

Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

Payton Oliverius, Waypoint Bank | Imperial, loan officer
Juan Sandoval, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, treasury services/cash management representative (pictured)

Promotions:

Sara Barnes, Frontier Bank | Omaha, treasury management specialist

Juan Sandoval

Photo: Juan Sandoval

Retirements

Barry 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.