May 7-13

Bankers in the News

Brian Esch, MNB Bank | McCook, celebrated 40 years with the bank. He is the president and CEO of the bank.

Ben Loseke, Madison County Bank | Madison, celebrated his 25th anniversary with the bank. He is a vice president and branch manager.

Kelsey Schrader, Midwest Bank | Norfolk, celebrated her 10th anniversary with the bank. She is an assistant vice president/human resources.

Brian Esch

Ben Loseke

Kelsey Schrader

Photos, L to R: Brian Esch, Ben Loseke and Kelsey Schrader

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Banks in the News

Adams Bank & Trust | Ogallala, received the 2025 President’s Award from Mid-Plains Community College for the bank’s dedication to supporting the college over the years.
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First State Bank Nebraska | Omaha, established a new branch in the Aksarben Village at 6457 Frances Street in Omaha. The bank held a ribbon cutting and open house on May 9 to celebrate.

Left: First State Bank Nebraska employees celebrated the grand opening of a new branch in Omaha with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.

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Bankers on the Move

Recent Hires:

• Jessica Bruhn, Core Bank | Omaha, director of treasury services
• Joe McNeil, Core Bank | Omaha, director of credit administration
• Jon Wolf, BankFirst | O’Neill, loan officer

Promotions:

• Emily Combs, Core Bank | Omaha, director of payments and operations

Jessica Bruhn

Jon Wolf

Photos, L to R: Jessica Bruhn and Jon Wolf

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Deaths

David Ochsner (age 66) | Nelson, passed away on May 10. He was the president and 
CEO of Commercial Bank in Nelson.

David Ochsner

Photo: David Ochsner