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January 15-21

1/22/2025

 

Bankers in the News

Kyle Arganbright, Sandhills State Bank | Valentine, presented as part of a panel discussion during a virtual and tele-town hall event on Jan. 21. The We Care for Kids event focused on championing quality early childhood education in Nebraska. He is the president of the bank.

Doug Kindig, Five Points Bank | La Vista, and his wife, Michelle, were chosen as the Midlands Community Foundation’s Honorary Chairs for GALA 2025 on Jan. 18. He is a relationship manager with the bank and the mayor of La Vista.

Matthew Ley, State Nebraska Bank & Trust | Wayne, celebrated his 15th anniversary with the bank. He serves as the CEO and trust officer.
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Linda Pelc, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, celebrated her fifth anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant vice president, treasury services.

Lindsay Wells, Security First Bank | Cozad, was named the 2024 Cozad EMT of the Year by the Cozad Volunteer Fire Department. She is a mortgage loan officer at the bank.
Linda Pelc
Linda Pelc
Lindsay Wells
Lindsay Wells
Photos, L to R: Linda Pelc and Lindsay Wells

Banks in the News

First Central Bank McCook | McCook, donated $545 to the local Salvation Army through funds raised by employee jeans days.

First State Bank | Holdrege, hosted a “Coffee with a Cop” event on Jan. 21 for officers of the Holdrege Police Department. The event was sponsored in conjunction with the Holdrege Chamber of Commerce.

NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte, celebrated the recipients of the bank’s 2024 “My Fair Share” program, through which bank employees nominate and pledge support from their own paychecks to organizations of their choice, at an event on Jan. 17. The bank distributed $16,000 among eight nonprofit organizations in communities the bank serves.
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Left: First Central Bank McCook employees Melanie Cherry (second from left), Mark Searcey, Tara Stevens, Savanna Strauch and August Matson presented a check to Traci Taylor (far left) from the Salvation Army.

Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:
  • Coryn Garrison, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha/Council Bluffs, IA, first vice president and market manager
  • Carissa Reiser, BankFirst | Ord, universal banker

Promotions:
  • Jordan Johnson, WCB | Blair, senior vice president
  • Renen Sahr, RVR Bank | president of RVR Wealth
  • Monica Sinnett, Security First Bank | Valentine, head teller
  • Chance Tankersley, Security  First Bank | Valentine, customer service supervisor
  • Kim Van Allen, WCB | Blair, vice president, finance
Coryn Garrison
Coryn Garrison
Carissa Reiser
Carissa Reiser
Jordan Johnson
Jordan Johnson
Renen Sahr
Renen Sahr
Monica Sinnett
Monica Sinnett
Chance Tankersley
Chance Tankersley
Kim Van Allen
Kim Van Allen
Photos, L to R: Coryn Garrison, Carissa Reiser, Jordan Johnson, Renen Sahr, Monica Sinnett, Chance Tankersley and Kim Van Allen

Deaths

Keith Redinbaugh (age 91) | Tilden, passed away on Jan. 10. He had previously worked at Cornerstone Bank in Tilden and served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955.

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