December 21 - January 3

Bankers in the News

Tyler Dowling, NebraskaLand Bank | Kearney, recently marked a milestone anniversary of five years with the bank. He is a loan operations specialist.

Cole Groteluschen, Frontier Bank | Omaha, was chosen as a member of the 2022 class of the Midlands Business Journal's "40 Under 40." He is a senior vice president at the bank. The group includes entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in the greater Omaha, Sarpy County and Council Bluffs areas; members will be recognized at an awards celebration on Feb. 9. (pictured)

Aaron Schmitz, Cornhusker Bank | Lincoln, recently celebrated his 10th anniversary with the bank. He is a commercial loan assistant. (pictured)

Cole Groteluschen

Aaron Schmitz

Photos, L to R: Cole Groteluschen and Aaron Schmitz

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Banks in the News

Auburn State Bank | Auburn, recently donated $1,000 each to three local charities: Project Response Food Pantry, Auburn Senior Center and Auburn Backpack Program.

Riverstone Bank | Scottsbluff, recently donated $10,000 to the Regional West Foundation to help fund the purchase of a Varian Edge linear accelerator for the Cancer Treatment Center.

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Bankers on the Move

Promotions:

• Annette Clark, WCB | Blair, vice president - human resources (pictured)
• Kendall Forsen, WCB | Blair, ag loan officer (pictured)
• Travis Fraser, South Central State Bank | Red Cloud, executive vice president (pictured)
• Julie Gilgen-Long, WCB | Blair, vice president - HR administration (pictured)
• Kurt Grote, American National Bank | Omaha, first vice president, commercial banking team lead (pictured)
• Chad Leggott, WCB | Blair, vice president - commercial banking (pictured)
• JoEllen Maras, WCB | Blair, vice president - marketing (pictured)
• Kelly Trambly, South Central State Bank | Campbell, president (pictured)

Annette Clark

Kendall Forsen

Travis Fraser

Julie Gilgen-Long

Kurt Grote

Chad Leggott

JoEllen Maras

Kelly Trambly

Photos, L to R: Annette Clark, Kendall Forsen, Travis Fraser, Julie Gilgen-Long, Kurt Grote, Chad Leggott, JoEllen Maras and Kelly Trambly

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Retirements

Robert Hoesing, i3 Bank | Bennington, retired on Dec. 30 after 16 years with the bank. (pictured)

Audrey Newton, Cornerstone Bank | York, retired on Jan. 3 after 16 years with the bank. She was a customer service agent with the bank's insurance group. (pictured)

Robert Hoesing

Audrey Newton

Photos, L to R: Robert Hoesing and Audrey Newton