Meet Our Chair
Travis Sears, Union Bank & Trust in Lincoln
Travis Sears, vice president of bank operations with Union Bank & Trust in Lincoln, was selected as the chair of the Nebraska Bankers Association during the association’s annual convention in La Vista.
Sears began his banking career at National Bank of Commerce and has spent over 30 years in the industry. In his current role, he oversees the bank’s deposit services, electronic banking, facilities, image services and physical security. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Concordia University and is a graduate of the KBA/NBA Schools of Banking’s Advanced School of Banking and the Operations School.
Throughout his career, Sears has been actively involved in advancing the banking industry in Nebraska. He has served the NBA as a member of the Board of Directors, BankPAC Committee and Education Advisory Committee. Sears has also been a member of the EPCOR Payments User Council, the NetWorks User Council and the Accel Payments User Council.
In addition to his contributions to the banking industry, Sears served on the Crete City Council, the Crete Volunteer Fire Department and the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Safety Council.
Reflecting on his appointment, Sears said:
“Nebraska banks are special. Even as competitors, we come together to support one another and work toward common goals. That unity doesn’t happen by accident; it reflects an intentional commitment to collaboration and the communities we serve. I’m optimistic about where we’re heading as an association, and as an industry. Even in challenging times, we have a way of rising to the occasion and serving our communities like no one else, and we do so thoughtfully and with purpose.”
Sears began his banking career at National Bank of Commerce and has spent over 30 years in the industry. In his current role, he oversees the bank’s deposit services, electronic banking, facilities, image services and physical security. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business management from Concordia University and is a graduate of the KBA/NBA Schools of Banking’s Advanced School of Banking and the Operations School.
Throughout his career, Sears has been actively involved in advancing the banking industry in Nebraska. He has served the NBA as a member of the Board of Directors, BankPAC Committee and Education Advisory Committee. Sears has also been a member of the EPCOR Payments User Council, the NetWorks User Council and the Accel Payments User Council.
In addition to his contributions to the banking industry, Sears served on the Crete City Council, the Crete Volunteer Fire Department and the Board of Directors for the Nebraska Safety Council.
Reflecting on his appointment, Sears said:
“Nebraska banks are special. Even as competitors, we come together to support one another and work toward common goals. That unity doesn’t happen by accident; it reflects an intentional commitment to collaboration and the communities we serve. I’m optimistic about where we’re heading as an association, and as an industry. Even in challenging times, we have a way of rising to the occasion and serving our communities like no one else, and we do so thoughtfully and with purpose.”