NBA Announces Leadership Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Nebraska bankers who have been selected to participate in the 15th class of the NBA’s Leadership Program! 
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Please join the NBA in congratulating the following bankers:
Kellie Ceder, Columbus Bank and Trust Co. | Columbus
Derek Downer, Waypoint Bank | Cambridge
Travis Fraser, South Central State Bank | Blue Hill
Megan Froehlich, West Gate Bank | Omaha
Ines Gonzalez, Home Federal Bank | Grand Island
Ryan Groteluschen, Flatwater Bank | Gothenburg
Brent Hogan, Security Bank | Laurel
Seth Mangels, Elkhorn Valley Bank & Trust | Norfolk
Ken Mehlin, Bruning Bank | Kearney
Derek Minshull, NebraskaLand Bank | North Platte
Justin Ott, Henderson State Bank | Henderson
Erin Rea, Union Bank & Trust Co. | Lincoln
Trenton Scheitel, Frontier Bank | Falls City
Wade Shipman, Western Nebraska Bank | Curtis
Trey Strong, Citizens State Bank | Carleton
Colton Stull, Nebraska Bank | Hickman

Thank you to the bankers on the Leadership Program Selection Committee who were charged with the difficult task of choosing the next class.

The class of 2026 will be recognized at the NBA Annual Convention on May 8-10 in La Vista and begin their two-year journey through the program. The NBA Leadership Program is designed to enhance the leadership, organizational and performance skills of highly motivated mid- to upper-level bankers. For more information about the NBA Leadership Program, click here or contact Ron Arrigo at the NBA at 402-474-1555.