Executive Officers

 

MIKE PATE

“There is nothing more important to us than delivering exceptional customer service at each and every level of the organization. We are truly committed to performing and delivering at a higher level than our competitors, and providing an environment that is professional, trustworthy, accurate, and responsive.”

MIKE PATE

President and CEO

p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

 EXPERTISE:

  • Organizational management
  • Strategic planning
  • New business development
  • Speaking and presentations
  • Commercial real estate
  • Business and professional banking
  • Commercial lending

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 33+ years' banking experience
  • Formerly President of other Omaha-area financial institutions
  • University of Nebraska – Omaha
  • Colorado Graduate School of Banking, University of Colorado – Boulder
  • National Commercial Lending School, University of Oklahoma - Norman

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Spending time with family
  • Millard Public Schools Board of Education (Elected 4 terms)
  • Millard Public Schools Foundation – Board Member
  • Millard Rotary
  • Omaha Chamber of Commerce
  • Nebraska Bankers Association-Board of Directors
  • Omaha/Council Bluffs Chapter of Bank Administration Institute –Past President
  • Mid-American Council Boy Scouts of America - Board of Trustees 

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STEPHEN MCCOWN

“Customers are truly our top priority.  We deliver exceptional customer

service and focus on our customer's needs."

 Steve McCown

COO and Cashier

p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Bank Operations

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Master in Business Administration - University of Nebraska at Omaha
  • 13 Years Senior Management
  • 26 years of banking experience

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Good News Jail & Prison Ministry
  • Teammates Mentor
  • Millard North Band Boosters
  • Boy Scouts
  • Spending time with family
  • Active in church

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JON ROHLFS

"My customers can expect honesty and integrity from me. I will put 100% effort into getting the results they not only expect but deserve."

JONATHAN M. ROHLFS

Vice President
Commercial Lending


p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Lending
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction Lending
  • Client Relationships

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 13 years of lending experience
  • 22 years of banking experience
  • Nebraska Bankers Association Leadership Program Class of 2012
  • Graduate Schools of Banking at Colorado Class of 2006
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Midland Lutheran College

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Spending time with Family and Friends
  • Rebuilding Together Board Member and volunteer
  • 13 year member of First Lutheran Church of Fremont
  • Habitat for Humanity volunteer

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CLAUDE SEARS

“My years of experience allow me to provide my clients with the professional standards of genuiness, fairness and sound judgment.”

CLAUDE SEARS

Vice President
Commercial Lending


p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Commercial Lending
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Construction Lending
  • Client Relationships

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Over 30 years of lending and banking experience
  • Graduate of the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma
  • Bachelor's Degree from Unitversity of Nebraska at Omaha

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Member of Millard Business Association
  • Past member of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce
  • Past member of the Optimist Club
  • Spending time with friends and family

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KATIE HENRY

“My concerns for both my client’s personal and professional banking needs are genuine and sincere. From thoughtful analysis of product alignment to considerate, timely response, I strive to ensure my clientele experience some of the finest, personal service available.”

KATIE HENRY

Loan Operations Officer

Marketing & HR Officer

p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Mortgage lending
  • Business development
  • Relationship management

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 12 years' mortgage lending experience
  • University of Nebraska - Lincoln

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Suburban Rotary
  • Spending time with family
  • Biking, running and walking
  • Active in church

 

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KATHIE SPARKS

“I’ll use my years of experience in banking to ensure our clients receive the personal service and products to meet their needs and expectations. We not only provide solutions, we treat customers with integrity and respect.”

KATHIE SPARKS

Compliance Officer

p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Branch management
  • Operations
  • Client relationships
  • Mortgage loans

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Over 30 years' banking experience
  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Rotary International
  • Spending time fwith family and friends
  • Travel

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CINDY BEYERINK

“Using my banking experience and knowledge, I will provide personalized, high-quality, and timely service to our customers. I will carefully listen to their needs and exceed their expectations in the delivery of those services. I welcome opportunities to help others and to make a difference.”

CINDY BEYERINK

Assistant Vice President Operations

p: (402) 505-8500

111 North 181st St.
P.O. Box 540126
Omaha, NE 68154-9772

EXPERTISE:

  • Branch Management
  • Operations
  • Client Relationships
  • Consumer Lending

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • 16 years' banking experience
  • 7 years' consumer lending experience
  • Briar Cliff University, Sioux City IA

INTERESTS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Active in church and school
  • Traveling

 

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