Pub. 10 2015-2016 Issue 5

January/February 2016 11 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members.  President’s Message — continued from page 7 Reach Richard J. Baier at the Nebraska Bankers Association at (402) 474-1555 or richard.baier@nebankers.org . Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. GoNebraskaBlue.com 888-656-2757 • Health insurance • Medicare supplement • Dental insurance When life happens, trust Blue Trust Blue - Nebraska Bankers (3-75x9-75).indd 1 6/12/2015 10:51:14 AM Commercial Lending Real Estate Lending Agricultural Lending Loan Workouts Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Tax Increment Financing Bond Financing Community Development SID Operation & Financing Real Estate Development Commercial Litigation 2120 South 72nd Street, Suite 1200 Omaha, NE 68124 402.391.6777 Croker, Huck, Kasher, DeWitt, Anderson & Gonderinger, L.L.C. crokerlaw.com these consumer loans were labor intensive and not extremely profitable, but they were truly important to his customers! These personal observations served as good reminders of the impact Nebraska banks have played inmy own life and the growth of my family. I vividly remember the daymy wife and I closed on our very first home purchase in York. This was truly a big day for a young couple moving to a new town—little did we know the work it was going to take to remodel that house into our home. Likewise, I recall opening my children’s first checking accounts and the accompanying sense of maturity each of them felt receiving their first debit card in the mail. I suspect if we each take a few minutes to reflect on the important turning points in our lives, a bank was likely involved in helping us achieve our goals. As the New Year begins in earnest, I encourage you to take a break from your daily tasks at the bank and spend a few minutes to reflect on the important role your institution plays in turning dreams into reality! 