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Banks & Bankers

August 31 - September 6

9/7/2022

 

Bankers in the News

Dianne Hoppes, Lincoln Federal Savings Bank | Lincoln, is celebrating her 35th anniversary with the bank this month. She is a vice president of administration. (pictured)

Rochelle Reavis, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, recently celebrated five years with the bank. She serves on the human resources team. (pictured)

Special Congratulations:
The following sixteen Nebraska bankers recently graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC). Bankers complete three annual two-week sessions of classroom training in Boulder, Colorado, focused on Financial Management & Strategy, Innovation & Engagement, Leadership & Culture, and Lending. Congratulations on your achievement!
  • Travis Anderson, First State Bank | Gothenburg
  • Grant Badertscher, State Bank of Table Rock | Roca
  • Chad Gonka, First National Bank of Omaha | Columbus
  • Isaiah Graham, Homestead Bank | St. Paul
  • Jarrod Hamik, Nebraska Bank | Atkinson
  • Mitchell Hamik | First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton
  • Brent Hogan, Security Bank & Trust | Laurel
  • Adam Lammers, Equitable Bank | Omaha
  • Lyndsay McClung, Points West Community Bank | Sydney
  • Jill McClure, American National Bank | Omaha
  • Mandy Mellott, Dundee Bank | Omaha
  • Carol Pelster, NebraskaLand Bank | Kearney
  • Jose Salinas, Nebraska Department of Banking & Finance | Omaha
  • Nicholas Schaffer, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln
  • Elizabeth Smith, Dundee Bank | Omaha
  • Ashton Spieker, Midwest Bank | Norfolk
Dianne Hoppes
Rochelle Reavis
Photos, L to R: Dianne Hoppes and Rochelle Reavis

Banks in the News

FirstBank of Nebraska | Syracuse, celebrated its 20th year hosting the bank-to-school lunch for Syracuse Dunbar Avoca schools faculty, staff and administrators last month.

First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, volunteered at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha last month. (pictured)

Washington County Bank | Blair, recently traveled to Blair Community Schools, Fort Calhoun Schools and Tekamah-Herman Community Schools with the bank's grill trailer, "Blazing Banker," to host back-to-school cookouts for the teachers and staff. (pictured)

West Gate Bank | Lincoln, recently donated $50,000 to CenterPointe to help fund the organization's renovations of Trabert Hall at 11th and South streets in Lincoln. The updated building will house a fully integrated health clinic offering mental health, substance care, primary care, and pharmacy services, as well as other supportive services. (pictured)

West Gate Bank | Omaha, volunteered at Project Houseworks' annual BRUSH UP event. The community effort coordinates volunteers to help paint homes for low-income seniors in the Omaha metropolitan area.

Washington County Bank at Tekamah-Herman Community Schools
Washington County Bank at Blair Community Schools
Washington County Bank at Fort Calhoun Schools
Above: Staff from Washington County Bank thanked local teachers and staff for their hard work and helped kick off the new school year with a cookout.
First National Bank of Omaha staff at Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Left: First National Bank of Omaha employees from the commercial banking team volunteered with the local Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Right: Last month West Gate Bank presented a check to CenterPointe for their new location renovation in Lincoln.
Last month West Gate Bank presented a check to CenterPointe for their new location renovation in Lincoln.

Promotions & Appointments

Charlie Ahrenholtz, i3 Bank | Omaha, commercial lines account manager (pictured)

Lisa Boryca, First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, vice president

Lori Cornwell, First Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, cashier and director - First Heritage Club

Clint Leffler, Great Plains State Bank | Columbus, vice president and branch manager

Beth Sonderup, First State Bank & Trust of Fullerton | Fullerton, assistant director - First Heritage Club

Chris Wiedenfeld, United Republic Bank | Elkhorn, president and CEO (effective spring 2023) (pictured)
Charlie Ahrenholtz
Charlie Ahrenholtz
Chris Wiedenfeld
Chris Wiedenfeld
Photos, L to R: Charlie Ahrenholtz and Chris Wiedenfeld

Retirements

Stephen McCown, United Republic Bank | Elkhorn, has announced his upcoming retirement. Currently he is the President & CEO of the bank and will step down in the spring of 2023.

Deaths

Brett Bridge | Kearney (age 51), passed away on Sept. 1. He had previously worked at Cornhusker Bank in Lincoln for over 10 years before changing companies and later moving with his family to Kearney.

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