Pub. 5 2010-2011 Issue 6

March/April 2011 7 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. 233 South 13th Street, Suite 700 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 474-1555 • Fax: (402) 474-2946 NBA Board of Directors NBA Staff George Beattie NBA President & CEO george.beattie@nebankers.org Joni Sundquist Vice President of Communications joni.sundquist@nebankers.org Larry D. Marik NBA Chairman (2010-2011) (402) 562-5846 First National Bank of Columbus, Columbus Kendell G. Holthus NBA Chairman-Elect (2010-2011) (402) 363-7414 Cornerstone Bank, York Colin Anderson (402) 561-7950 Great Western Bank, Omaha Robert A. Balfany (402) 434-1035 U.S. Bank, N.A., Lincoln Cory A. Bergt (402) 434-4122 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Lincoln David P. Dannehl (308) 876-2451 First State Bank of Loomis, Loomis Curt Denker (402) 434-3115 Pinnacle Bank, Lincoln Donovan H. Ellis (402) 396-3431 Midwest Bank, N.A., Pilger Alan L. Fosler (402) 323-1272 Union Bank & Trust Co., Lincoln Stephen J. Hatz (402) 918-1567 Bank of the West, Omaha Michael R. Hilderbrand (308) 537-7181 Gothenburg State Bank, Gothenburg Philip Jossi (308) 893-2351 State Bank of Riverdale, Riverdale Martin F. Koopman (402) 664-2561 Scribner Bank, Scribner John F. Kotouc (402) 399-5088 American National Bank, Omaha Vicki L. Kraai (402) 773-5541 Astra Bank, Sutton Clarence L. Landen III (402) 449-0919 Security National Bank of Omaha, Omaha Clark D. Lehr (402) 563-3656 First Nebraska Bank, Columbus Mark K. Linville (402) 337-0323 First State Bank, Randolph Michael Mahlendorf (402) 633-3965 First National of Nebraska Inc., Omaha Scott J. Meister (402) 941-8603 Pinnacle Bank, Fremont Ken H. Niedan (308) 368-5555 Hershey State Bank, Hershey David A. Ochsner (402) 476-1131 Nebraska Bankers’ Bank, Lincoln Carl J. Sjulin (402) 434-3450 West Gate Bank, Lincoln John P. Stinner (308) 436-2300 Valley Bank & Trust Co., Gering Daryl L. Wilton (402) 363-7411 Cornerstone Bank, York Michael B. Jacobson NBA Past Chairman (308) 534-2861 NebraskaLand National Bank, North Platte Jeffrey W. Krejci NBA Past Chairman (402) 438-5858 First State Bank, Lincoln NBA Embarks on Strategic Planning Process George Beattie, President & CEO, Nebraska Bankers Association A S YOU KNOW, THE NEBRASKA BANKERS ASSOCIATION has embarked on a process to fully assess the as- sociation’s strategies and offerings in the context of our membership’s wants and needs. The project began in January with a survey of our mem- bership in which many of you participated. The survey was followed by a leadership summit in February inwhich a group of about 50 bankers delved into the information our mem- bership provided. Finally, a steering committee of bankers will develop recommendations that will be presented to our board of directors at the July meeting. This type of internal assessment is always healthy for an organization. Evaluating all aspects of a business helps ensure efficiency in the delivery of products and services to its clients. In our case, asking you, our members, for input will help align our mission and goals with your wants and needs. The result will be a stronger association that’s better positioned to serve our diverse membership. Thanks to each of youwho have participated in this impor- tant process. We look forward to formalizing and articulat- ing the results of the NBA’s strategic initiatives project with the membership during this year’s Statewide Networking Forums in August. In the meantime, please feel free to contact me with your questions, concerns, or thoughts. Z ReachGeorge Beattie at (402) 474-1555 or george.beattie@nebankers.org . PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE