Pub. 8 2013-2014 Issue 6

March | April 2014 7 Extraordinary Service for Extraordinary Members. t he nBa’s fiscal Year ends april 30th. Between now and then a number of things will take place as we wrap up this year and reload for the next. At its March meeting, the NBABoard of Directors will approve an individual for nomination as chairman-elect of the association and several in- dividuals to replace directors rolling off our board as their terms expire. The board also will approve the fiscal year 2014-2015 budget for the association. This year’sMarch boardmeeting will be unique in that we will be introducing the NBA’s Successor President and CEO Richard Baier, as he becomes acquainted with the officers of the NBA and begins to meet many of you. Over my 23 years as your executive, I have had the great fortune of spendingmany hours with the leadership of the NBA. While each chairman has brought his or her own perspective to the job, they all have shared a strong desire to give something back to the banking industry. One of the greatest benefits of my position is that I have had the opportunity to develop many close friendships with some of the best bankers in the country. My relationships with those bankers and with many of you will endure for years to come. Another thing that will continue beyond my tenure is the rhythm of the legislative process, both in Lincoln and in Washington, D.C., as we move through elec- tion cycles and campaigns. The NBA’s work and schedule are specifically designed to fit the ebb and flow of legislative events to ensure that our focus remains sharp and effective along the way. Our legislative and political success is the product of “gentle pressure relentlessly applied” by NBA lobbyists and most importantly by the contacts you, our member bankers, make with our legislators. In the January/February issue of this magazine, we featured Speaker of the Unicameral Greg Adams in our first Legislative Profile column. This issue highlights Chairman of the Banking, Commerce, and Insurance Committee Mike Gloor. We all too often forget the leadership our state senators provide for Ne- braska; it’s usually much easier to criticize than to simply say “thank you.” At the NBA, we are thankful that men and women from all walks of life are willing to make the personal sacrifice necessary to serve in our Unicameral. As we head into the May primary, remember it does make a difference who we elect to represent our interests within the government. Pro-business- minded people who are fiscally responsible serving in elected offices are what we need to keep our state moving forward. Thank you to Sens. Adam and Gloor, and their colleagues, for their service to our state.  PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Some Things Will Never Change 233 South 13th Street, Suite 700 Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 474-1555 • Fax: (402) 474-2946 NBA Board of Directors NBA Editorial Staff George Beattie NBA President & CEO george.beattie@nebankers.org Joni Sundquist Vice President of Communications joni.sundquist@nebankers.org John P. Stinner NBA Chairman (2013-2014) (308) 436-2300 Valley Bank & Trust Co., Gering Craig G. Brewster NBA Chairman-Elect (2013-2014) (402) 775-2271 Butte State Bank, Butte Steven L. Anderson (402) 845-6565 Bank of Doniphan, Doniphan Kelley Ayres (308) 832-2030 First Bank & Trust Co., Minden Robert A. Balfany (402) 434-1035 U.S. Bank, N.A., Lincoln Nicholas W. Baxter (402) 602-1839 First National Bank of Omaha, Omaha Cory A. Bergt (402) 434-4122 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Lincoln John E. Bothof (402) 334-0300 Northwest Bank, Omaha Alan L. Fosler (402) 323-1272 Union Bank & Trust Co., Lincoln Mark W. Hansen (402) 434-3462 West Gate Bank, Lincoln Kristie K. Holoch (402) 363-7431 Cornerstone Bank, York Michael J. Homa (402) 351-4248 Mutual of Omaha Bank, Omaha Douglas G. Johnson (402) 329-6221 Midwest Bank, Pierce Jeffrey C. Johnson (402) 562-2108 Columbus Bank & Trust Co., Columbus Timothy E. Keller (402) 375-2043 F&M Bank, Wayne John F. Kotouc (402) 399-5088 American National Bank, Omaha Kevin J. Larson (402) 372-5147 CharterWest National Bank, West Point Garold G. Leggott (402) 363-6688 York State Bank, York Brian Lierman (402) 475-0521 Great Western Bank, Lincoln Barry J. Lockard (402) 434-2225 Cornhusker Bank, Lincoln Donald E. Moore (308) 345-4994 First Central Bank McCook, McCook Dudley C. Oltmans (308) 532-5936 Adams Bank & Trust, North Platte Anthony Rappa (402) 918-5442 Bank of the West, Omaha Kimberly A. Schroll (308) 534-2861 NebraskaLand National Bank, North Platte Ryne D. Seaman (402) 643-3636 The Cattle National Bank & Trust Co., Seward James H. Varney (877) 860-2266 Custer Federal State Bank, Broken Bow Kendell G. Holthus NBA Past Chairman (402) 363-7414 Cornerstone Bank, York Clark D. Lehr NBA Past Chairman (402) 563-3656 First Nebraska Bank, Columbus george Beattie, President & CEO, Nebraska Bankers Association Reach George Beattie at george.beattie@nebankers.org.