February 12-18

2/19/2025

Bankers in the News

Bernice Coward, Nebraska Bank | Alliance, celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is a senior vice president / chief IT officer.

Rod Hunke, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Wayne, celebrated 10 years with the bank. He is a financial advisor.

Lyuba Johnson, NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is a senior banker.

Tammy Trilli, FNBO | Omaha, was named to American Banker’s 2025 list for “Most Influential Women in Payments.” She is a senior vice president, commercial payments organization at the bank.

Photos, L to R: Bernice Coward, Rod Hunke, Lyuba Johnson and Tammy Trilli

Banks in the News

Core Bank | Omaha, raised $27,440 as a team during the Special Olympics Nebraska Polar Plunge on Feb. 8. The bank also held chili cook-off and Valentine’s Day “Candygram” fundraisers for the Special Olympics.

Core Bank put together a team for the 2025 Special Olympics Nebraska Polar Plunge earlier this month. Participants wore graduation caps for the team's theme

Left: Core Bank put together a team for the 2025 Special Olympics Nebraska Polar Plunge earlier this month. Participants wore graduation caps for the team's theme" "Every Degree Counts."

Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

Ryan Hircock, Nebraska State Bank & Trust Co. | Broken Bow, vice president of ag lending
Lori Smejkal, United Republic Bank | Gretna, branch manager

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