March 13 - 19

Bankers in the News

Brian Andersen, American National Bank | Omaha, and Oscar Gonzalez, First National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, were named to the board of directors for OneWorld Community Health Centers. Andersen is a senior vice president at the bank, and Gonzalez is the managing director of healthcare banking.

Mary Sempek, First Nebraska Bank | Columbus, celebrated her 40th anniversary with the bank. (pictured)

Robin Sunderman, First Nebraska Bank | Decatur, celebrated 15 years with the bank. (pictured)

Andrew Strand, First Nebraska Bank | Elkhorn, celebrated his 15th anniversary with the bank. (pictured)

Sharon Thorne, First Nebraska Bank | Nebraska City, celebrated her 15th anniversary with the bank. (pictured)

Elaine VanSlyke, First Nebraska Bank | celebrated 35 years with the bank.​ (pictured)

Mary Sempek

Robin Sunderman

Andrew Strand

Sharon Thorne

Elaine VanSlyke

Photos, L to R: Mary Sempek, Robin Sunderman, Andrew Strand, Sharon Thorne and Elaine VanSlyke

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Banks in the News

CharterWest Bank | Norfolk, has opened a new mortgage center at 601 S 13th Street in Norfolk.

Great Plains State Bank | Omaha, moved its branch from 15858 W Dodge Rd in Omaha to 17041 Lakeside Hills Plaza in Omaha, effective March 18.

State Bank of Table Rock | DuBois, hosted an ag customer appreciation lunch on March 18.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Jen Arens, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, treasury services, cash management representative
• Megan Holtorf, Security National Bank of Omaha | Omaha, vice president, treasury management, sales consultant

Promotions:

• Michaela Dehart, Heartland Bank | Grand Island, senior customer service associate
• Kent Kehler, Heartland Bank | Riverdale, senior customer service associate
• Julie Kment, Heartland Bank | Geneva, assistant vice president, credit analyst
• Emilie Schardt, Heartland Bank | Aurora, officer, credit analyst
• Aaryn Schweitzer, Heartland Bank | Geneva & Shickley, vice president, bank accountant
• Jordan Smedra, Heartland Bank | Burwell, universal banker
• Beth Sherman, Heartland Bank | Geneva, assistant vice president, trust officer
• Wendee Sobotka, Heartland Bank | Daykin, senior customer service associate

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Deaths

David Rasmussen (age 72) | York, passed away on March 15. He most recently served as senior vice president and ag loan officer at York State Bank in York and retired in 2019.