January 8-14

1/15/2025

Bankers in the News

Jason Carnahan, Security First Bank | Chadron, was named the Chadron Record’s 2024 Citizen of the Year. He is the branch manager.

Jennifer Ebel, Midwest Bank | Creighton, celebrated 10 years with the bank. She is a personal banker.

Photos, L to R: Jason Carnahan and Jennifer Ebel

Banks in the News

First Interstate Bank | Holdrege, and other local individuals and organizations helped sponsor the Seraph Brass performance at The Tassel in Holdrege on Jan. 12.

Security First Bank and Union Bank & Trust Co. | Valentine, and other local businesses helped sponsor a performance by Jason Gray on Jan. 12 through the Valentine Area Arts Council.

Bankers on the Move

Promotions:

Aaron Brockmann, F&M Bank | West Point, vice president
Karlee Janke, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, retail specialist
Anna Koch, F&M Bank | West Point, assistant vice president/CSR manager
Denise Kreikemeier, F&M Bank | West Point, senior vice president/director of operations
Raif Ruppert, Cornerstone Bank | Tilden, loan officer
Carrie Swanson, F&M Bank | West Point, vice president/director of loan administration

Aaron Brockmann

Karlee Janke

Raif Ruppert

Photos, L to R: Aaron Brockmann, Karlee Janke and Raif Ruppert

Retirements

Kevin Horn, Farmers & Merchants Bank | Ashland, retired on Dec. 31 after 33 years with the bank.

Deb Lewis, American National Bank | Humboldt, retired after over 40 years with the bank. She ended her banking career as the senior area manager / community development officer.