February 11-17

Bankers in the News

Jean Guenther and Jason Smith, F&M Bank | West Point, received the Community Service Award and the President’s Shining Star Award, respectively, during the West Point Chamber of Commerce’s Partners in Progress Banquet last week. Jean is a vice president with the bank. Jason is the market president and chair of the NBA’s VEBA Board of Trustees.
 
Anniversaries:

• Wendy Carraher, Cornerstone Bank | Albion, 35 years
• Cheryl Meyer, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, 20 years
• Alex Nedved, West Gate Bank | Lincoln, 15 years

Jean Guenther (left) & Jason Smith

Wendy Carraher

Cheryl Meyer (left)

Alex Nedved (left)

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Banks in the News

Citizens Bank & Trust | Central City, donated $500 to the local public library to help support the 2026 Summer Reading Program.
 
NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, donated a total of $18,900 to area nonprofits in North Platte, Kearney and Rock Springs, WY, through the bank’s annual “My Fair Share” program from 2025. Employees can voluntarily contribute toward the charitable initiative.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Annette Devall, Great Plains State Bank | Petersburg, teller

 
Promotions:

• Devon Beckman, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk, assistant vice president, lending
• Kara Karmazin, Cornerstone Bank | Guide Rock, loan officer
• Cora Onorato, Cornerstone Bank | Harvard, loan officer

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Retirements

Rod Reisen, i3 Bank | Ashland, will retire at the end of February after 26 years with the bank. The bank is planning an open house on February 27 to celebrate.

Rod Reisen