OUR PEOPLE
Meet our SNB Family, the people who work every day to provide excellent banking service while investing in their community.
Hear in their own words. why being part of State Nebraska Bank & Trust is special, and what it was like on their First Day.
David Ley comes from a long line of bankers. He was the fourth generation of his family to run State Nebraska Bank & Trust, passing the baton most recently to the current CEO and his son, Matthew Ley. Dave joined the bank in 1970 and helped guide the bank through critical events, such as the farm crisis of the ‘80s and a fire that destroyed the bank’s building in 1986. David’s leadership kept the bank healthy and growing for over 40 years. David’s current role is serving as Chairman of the Board of State Nebraska Bank & Trust. He has held several leadership positions on community organizations, such as Wayne Industries, Wayne State Foundation, Wayne Area Economic Development, and Wayne Masonic Lodge. He is now serving as the Secretary of the Wayne Airport Authority, and Treasurer of the Wayne County Agricultural Society. In 1984, David was recognized as the Wayne Citizen of the Year. A Wayne native, David is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and the ABA Stonier Graduate School of Banking. When not working or volunteering, David enjoys traveling (often with SNB’s Century Club), golfing, and boating on Lewis & Clark Lake. He and his wife have three children and six grandchildren. Alison is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2024, majoring in Criminal Justice and Chemistry. Matt Ley has been CEO of State Nebraska Bank & Trust since 2010. He joined as the 5th generation in his family to run SNB, continuing a long tradition of bankers in the Ley family. Matt brings banking experience from the Pacific Northwest, where he worked in commercial lending for technology companies, real estate, and more. He was part of the team to help start up Foundation Bank and Core Bank in Bellevue, Wash., and before that, he worked at Umpqua Bank in Portland, Oregon. As a strong believer in giving back to the community, Matt encourages all employees at SNB to volunteer and leads by example. He is a Trustee and Executive Committee member of the Wayne State College Foundation, a board member of Wayne Athletic Boosters, and a frequent coach for junior high basketball. Matt is also vice-president of the Providence Medical Center Board and is on the PMC Foundation board. Matt is a graduate from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and from Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle, Wash. He and his wife live in Wayne with their two children. Fire Claim Specialist – State Farm Mutual Insurance Gerard Ley joined the board in 2020 when his father, Jonathan Ley, retired as a director. Gerard works as aTeam Manager at State Farm Mutual Insurance in Lincoln. He manages a specialized unit comprised of Fire Claim Specialists across the United States. Gerard is an active member of the Lincoln Ice Hockey Association, volunteering as a youth hockey coach and with the learn to skate program. He and his wife, Liz,stay busy chasing after two young sons, Jackson and Krew.a two-year-old son with another one on the way. Outside of family time, Gerard also loves working in the yard, fishing, hunting, golfing, and playing hockey. Adam Severson is the Nebraska Region Manager and Co-owner of Grossenburg Implement, a John Deere dealership covering six locations across Nebraska and South Dakota. Adam joined the Board of Directors in 2018 and brings a great business perspective to our team. He is a native of Sioux Falls, but has put down roots in Wayne with his wife and three children. Adam volunteers in the community as a Boy Scout leader and coach of youth sports. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, traveling, golfing and hunting. Ron Gentrup is President and Chief Lending Officer at State Nebraska Bank & Trust, where he joined in 1986. Ron grew up on a farm outside of West Point, Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In the community, Ron is an active volunteer with St. Mary’s Church, a Knights of Columbus Council 8579 member, a Wayne Chamber of Commerce-Ag Task Force member, a Wayne Kiwanis member, and a past officer of the Wayne County Jaycees. He and his wife have three children, all graduates of Wayne High School, and a grandson. In his spare time, Ron enjoys watching college and high school sports, playing golf and cards, and traveling. NMLS #776159 Brian Bowers runs State National Insurance Company (SNIC) located in the SNBuilding in Wayne, Nebraska. He joined the Board of Directors in 2012 and has been a great addition to the team. Prior to SNIC, Brian worked as a Field Representative for Rain & Hail Insurance Service. In addition to running his own farm, the father of two grown sons enjoys relaxing with his wife at their lakeside cabin. This Husker alum and native of Winside is proud to call Wayne, America home. Alyssa Lutt joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2020 as a Customer Relations Representative and Operations Assistant at our new Campus Branch. She opens and manages accounts and CDs, performs teller duties, and helps with a variety of customer service support. Alyssa is also a coordinator for the SNB Blue Devil Branch, our in-school savings program at Wayne Elementary, where she helps teach financial literacy to young people so they can start saving early. She previously worked at Tagge Rutherford, a financial firm in Omaha. Alyssa is a Wayne State College graduate and originally from Gretna, Nebraska. Outside of work, she volunteers with Rotary and serves on the board for the Wayne Country Club Ladies League. She enjoys traveling with her husband, being active, and playing golf whenever she can. Alyssa is also a big fan of Taylor Swift so be sure to ask her about any concerts she has attended. Bob Tatten joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust as Vice President and Omaha Market Manager in 2020. Bob brings over 30 years of commercial, small business and retail banking experience at Bank of the West, Wells Fargo and Centris Federal Credit Union. He is responsible for business development, loan production and relationship management in Omaha. Bob is active in his community, volunteering with Boys Town Boosters, Santa Monica House, Holy Cross, and the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. He and his wife recently celebrated 30 years of marriage and are enjoying the addition of two rescue kittens to their family. Outside of work, Bob and his wife like spending time with many nieces and nephews, playing golf, and attending live music and sporting events (when possible again). Bob looks forward to getting to know Wayne and his new co-workers. NMLS #663525 Galen Wiser retired as President of State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2014 and sits on the Board of Directors. He managed the Loan Department and oversaw the bank’s lending portfolio. Galen was with SNB for 40 years 1974 and is an active member of our Wayne community. He serves as board member for both Wayne United Way and Providence Medical Center, and is a past president of the Wayne Chamber of Commerce and of Wayne Rotary. Galen is a graduate of Wayne State College and Colorado School of Banking. He enjoys watching sports in his spare time, but has a busy family to keep up with, including his wife, two children and five grandchildren. Galen may have grown up in Osceola, Nebraska, but he calls Wayne home, and most everyone here knows Galen by name. Heidi is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2026, majoring in Finance and International Business. Amber Schwarte joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2023, first as a Customer Relations Representative and now as an Operations Specialist. Her responsibilities include helping in the teller line, opening new accounts, and bookkeeping. Many of you may know Amber from her role as Recreation Services Coordinator at the City of Wayne’s Community Activity Center. She spent four years managing the facility, coordinating wellness programs, and running an afterschool kids club, among many other duties. Amber received her undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, and is currently pursuing her MBA from Wayne State College. In the community, Amber is a part-time Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Wayne State College, a member of the women’s mentoring program at Calvary Bible Church, and a co-leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes club at WSC. Outside of work, Amber and her husband stay busy with two young children. Some of her favorite things to do in Wayne are take walks on the walking trail and visit the many playgrounds in town with her children. In 2010, Jason Claussen joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust and is now Senior Vice President and Loan Officer. Jason handles commercial, agricultural, and residential loans at SNB. He previously worked in lending at Bank of the West in Omaha. Upon returning to his hometown of Wayne, Jason quickly engaged in the community and volunteers with the Wayne Community Schools Foundation, the Wayne Optimists, and Rainbow World. Jason also serves as a volunteer coach for youth sports in football and basketball, and he supports the National Weather Service by providing daily measurements of precipitation and temperature in Wayne. Jason is a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School in Seattle and Wayne State College. He and his wife have two sons. When not banking or golfing, Jason enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. NMLS #780212 Brandon Foote joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2022, first as a Customer/Credit Representative, and now as Compliance/Deposit Officer. He will also manage the New Accounts team. Brandon previously worked as director of the Wayne Community Schools Foundation. He received his undergraduate and master’s degrees from Wayne State College. Brandon and his wife Staci keep busy with their four children. Outside of work, he volunteers as a mentor and board member for TeamMates, a board member for the Wayne Early Learning Center, and a coach for youth football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. He loves talking about sports, playing basketball, and cheering on the Minnesota Vikings. Coleman Broders joined our bank family as our Facilities Manager in 2022. He is responsible for daily janitorial duties and both regular and preventative maintenance on both the main branch and campus branch. Coleman and his wife Katelyn have three children and a yellow lab named Shooter. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking, taking his boys fishing, and playing live music, often at the Birch Room in Wayne. Be sure to ask him what his kids think is the biggest and best park in Wayne. Kevin Koenig joined the bank board in 2020. He is Owner/Operator of Koenig Enterprises, an agriculture retail facility specializing in all the offerings from Pioneer Seeds and Norder Agri Supply. Kevin is a Wayne native and earned a B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He and his wife, Teri, have 2 sons, Cole and Casey. Kevin is a member of the Wayne Community Schools Foundation Board and enjoys farming and the outdoors. He always looks forward to hunting and fishing adventures with his wife and boys. Conni Davis took on the role of Bookkeeper at State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2016 after serving as a teller for 27 years. She joined the SNB family in 1989. Conni’s hometown is Carroll, Nebraska, where she serves on various volunteer committees. She is a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Wayne County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, and the Wayne County Fair. Connie has also served as a TeamMate mentor and treasurer of Wayne Music Boosters. Conni and her husband have three grown children, and she enjoys being outdoors on her deck or at the lake with family and friends. Conni has won the bank’s cook off events several times and is a pro in the kitchen. Josie is a student at Wayne High School, and part of the 6th generation of the Ley family to work at SNB. Diane Roeber is Senior Vice President and Trust Officer at State Nebraska Bank & Trust. She manages the Trust Department and all IRA accounts. She joined SNB in 1982 after graduating from Wayne State College. She also has completed several specialized programs in handling Trusts and IRAs with the Nebraska Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association. Diane plays an active volunteer role in our Wayne Community, serving as Secretary of the Wayne County Agricultural Society, Association Manager for the Wayne Bowling Leagues, and Treasurer of Wayne 4-H Council. Diane is originally from Pender, but she and her husband raised their three children in Wayne and now have ten grandchildren. When not working at the bank or volunteering in the community, Diane enjoys spending time with family, cross stitching, sewing, golfing and reading. Jessica Dobias began working as a Customer Relations Representative at State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2022. She opens new accounts, assists with online and mobile banking, orders debit cards and checks, and responds to any fraud activity concerns. She has worked as a fraud prevention specialist at First National Bank of Omaha. Originally from Fremont, Jessica received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wayne State College. Jessica volunteers with TeamMates, Rotary Wayne, and Meals on Wheels, and serves as the Haven House treasurer. In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, reading heartfelt books, and taking her beagle dog for a walk. You may even catch her roller skating around town in Wayne. Since 2020, Jillian Pierson has been working as Head Teller at State Nebraska Bank & Trust, but she also worked as a part-time teller while attending Wayne State College. Jillian is also a coordinator for the SNB Blue Devil Branch, our in-school savings program at Wayne Elementary, where she helps teach financial literacy to young people so they can start saving early. A native of Wayne, she helps organize the Wayne Community Schools Foundation All-School Reunion held during Chicken Show each July. In her spare time, Jillian stays busy with her three cats and two dogs, playing board games, and reading. Try asking her which pet is her favorite. Megan Raulston is Vice President and serves as the Head of Loan Services. She joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2013 and has previously served as our Compliance Officer and Operations Assistant. Before joining the bank, Megan worked with Wells Fargo as a head teller and at Central State Bank in Illinois in the loan department. She received her finance degree from Western Governors’ University in Salt Lake City, is a Certified Community Banking Compliance Officer, and has completed Compliance & Advanced Banking Schools through the Nebraska & Kansas Bankers Associations. She is also a graduate of Leadership Wayne and Leadership Wayne 2.0. A native of Cumberland, Iowa, Megan calls Wayne home with her husband and two sons. She is active in the community as chairperson of the Wayne Housing Authority, Wayne FIRST Lego League co-leader and coach, and with Meals on Wheels. Megan also serves with Journey Christian Church in various ministries, regularly donates blood to LifeServe, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends. You’ll often see her supporting her kids’ various activities in speech, music, and One Acts. Justin Gapp joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust as Assistant Vice President & Information Technology Officer in 2021. Justin came to us from Titonka Savings Bank in Iowa, where he spent 14 years as a Network Administrator. As our IT Officer, Justin is responsible for the operation and security of all computer systems, hardware, and software. He received his certificate for Bank Technology Management from the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. For over 10 years, Justin volunteered with the Titonka Fire Department and served as a driver for the Titonka Ambulance Service. He now volunteers with the Wayne Fire Department and serves on the board for the Wayne Community Chest (formerly United Way). Outside of work, Justin enjoys camping, fishing, pheasant hunting, hiking and tinkering in his garage. He and his wife moved to Wayne with their two children and are excited to explore the town and get to know the community. Kaki Ley is coordinator of State Nebraska Bank & Trust’s Century Club, which offers unique benefits to customers age 50 or better with a qualified account. Since 2003, Kaki has been busy taking Century Club members all across America and the world to places such as Alaska, Hawaii, China, Australia, the Panama Canal, and Italy. She also hosts a free movie each month at the Majestic Theatre in Wayne and sends a monthly newsletter to all Century Club members. In addition to working with the family bank, Kaki volunteers with Rotary, the Wayne Public Library Foundation Board, and Friends of the Wayne County Museum. She also served on Wayne City Council for 10 years and the Wayne Chicken Show Committee for 14 years. Kaki is a graduate of St. Olaf College and former music teacher at Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School. When not traveling with the Century Club and her husband, David Ley, Kaki is busy spending time with her family, gardening, or knitting. She has three sons, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mason Ley is a student at Wayne High School, and the 6th generation of the Ley family to work at SNB. Katie Diediker joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust as the Human Resources Director & Assistant Trust Officer in 2018. Katie came to us from DC Retirement Strategies, a financial planning company, where she worked as the Manager of Client Services. She is a graduate of University of Nebraska at Kearney and grew up in Ericson. Katie is active in the Wayne community. She serves on the boards of the Wayne Women’s Golf League and Kiwanis, and volunteers with Teammates, St. Mary’s Church, the Wayne Green Team, and the Wayne Run Club. Katie and her husband, Andi, have three children and enjoy spending time with family and friends, running, and golfing in Wayne. Sadie is a student at Wayne State College, class of 2027, majoring in Marketing and Finance. Kenny Armstrong began working as a Customer Relations Representative at State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2023. He opens new accounts, assists with online and mobile banking, orders debit cards and checks, and responds to any fraud activity concerns. Originally from Curacao, Kenny speaks four different languages, including Spanish. He graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Before the bank, Kenny worked as a marketing associate at State Farm Insurance in Wayne. He and his wife Maddie stay busy with their baby girl, who they love to take on walks and hikes. His favorite thing to do in Wayne is to attend the Wayne Chicken Show. Good choice! Kirby Hall is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for State Nebraska Bank & Trust. She joined SNB in 2014 as our Controller and worked at the bank during her college years at Wayne State, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting and Finance and a Master of Business Administration. She is also a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, and a graduate of the Leadership Wayne IX class In the community, Kirby is busy teaching Sunday School, volunteering for Boomerfest and Kiwanis, and serving on the Dirt Devil Softball Association Pasta Feed Committee, Wayne High Post Prom Committee, and WAED Organizing Committee. She is also treasurer for the WAED Board and secretary for the Wayne Basketball Development Association Board. Kirby lives in Wayne where she and her husband Brandon raise their three children. When they are not attending activities for their children, they try to catch Husker football whenever they can, play cards and board games, and spend time outdoors with the kids. Kristy Otte is the Head Teller at our Drive-In Branch located at 10th and Main St in Wayne, right across from Wayne State College. She started at SNB in 1978 and continues to manage the operations of the Drive-In Branch, meaning she knows the names of most customers along with many college students and staff. Kristy is from Concord, Nebraska, has one son, and enjoys golfing, bowling, walking, knitting and baking. Rebecca Junck joined as Bookkeeper in 2020, having previously worked in operations at F&M Bank. She is a graduate of Wayne State College and grew up in Pender, Nebraska. Rebecca coordinates the Meals on Wheels sign ups for the bank. Outside of work, she and her husband Nick enjoy spending a lot of time with their families as well as their two French bulldogs, Oliver and Edgar. She also enjoys working out and reading in her spare time. Shelley Frevert is Head Teller at State Nebraska Bank & Trust, where she joined in 1992. She volunteers with Rotary and Boomerfest. A native to Wayne, Shelley and her husband have three children and seven grandchildren, with whom she loves spending time. Shelley also volunteers with her church, likes to garden and bake, and takes road trips whenever she can to enjoy the outdoors. In 2022, Morgan Jueden joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust as Branch Manager and Personal Banker at the Campus Branch in Wayne. She previously worked at the bank as a teller while at Wayne State College, where she earned a degree in business administration. She is responsible for opening and administering loans, managing the day-to-day workflow of the Campus Branch, and overseeing use of the SNBuilding’s community gym. Morgan and her husband live in Wayne and together enjoy golfing, fishing, and traveling to new places. You may see her walking her golden retriever around Wayne. She’s still got a great jump shot from her days playing basketball at Wayne High School so you may even see her on the court at the SNBuilding. NMLS #2442782 Chris McGuire joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2023 as a Loan Officer specializing in agriculture and commercial loans. He has nearly 15 years of farm and ranch experience, most recently as the Herd Manager at Sievers Farms. Originally from Red Cloud, Nebraska, Chris graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in Animal Science/Pre-Vet. Outside of work, Chris volunteers with the Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wayne Softball Association. He and his wife, Carol, live on an acreage just northwest of Wayne, and together they stay busy supporting their two daughters in their many activities. Chris also enjoys woodworking, boating in Yankton or Fort Randall, and hanging out with friends and family. NMLS #2506937
David R. Ley
Chairman of the Board & Trust Officer
Alison Nekl
Part-Time Teller
Brianna Campbell
Part-Time Teller
Matthew H. Ley
CEO & Trust Officer
Gerard H. Ley
Director
Adam Severson
Director
Ronald H. Gentrup
President & Chief Lending Officer
Brian Bowers
Director
Alyssa Lutt
Customer Relations Representative & Operations Assistant Campus Branch
Robert F. Tatten, Jr.
Vice President, Omaha Market Manager
Galen Wiser
Director
Heidi Taylor
Part-Time Teller
Amber Schwarte
Operations Specialist
Jason Claussen
Senior Vice President & Loan Officer
Brandon Foote
Compliance/Deposit Officer
Coleman Broders
Facilities Manager
Kevin Koenig
Director
Conni Davis
Bookkeeper
Josie Ley
Part-Time Teller
Diane L. Roeber
Senior Vice President & Trust Officer
Jessica Dobias
Customer Relations Representative
Jillian Pierson
Head Teller
Megan Raulston
Vice President & Head of Loan Services
Justin Gapp
Assistant Vice President & Information Technology Officer
Kaki Ley
Century Club Coordinator
Mason Ley
Part-Time Teller
Katie Diediker
Human Resources Director & Assistant Trust Officer
Sadie Rahn
Part-Time Teller
Kennethson “Kenny” Armstrong
Customer Relations Representative
Kirby Hall
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
Kristy Otte
Head Teller (Campus Branch)
Rebecca Junck
Bookkeeper
Shelley Frevert
Head Teller
Morgan Jueden
Branch Manager & Personal Banker - Campus Branch
Chris McGuire
Loan Officer
David R. Ley
Chairman of the Board & Trust Officer
Alison Nekl
Part-Time Teller
Brianna Campbell
Part-Time Teller
Matthew H. Ley
CEO & Trust Officer
Gerard H. Ley
Director
Adam Severson
Director
Ronald H. Gentrup
President & Chief Lending Officer
Brian Bowers
Director
Alyssa Lutt
Customer Relations Representative & Operations Assistant Campus Branch
Robert F. Tatten, Jr.
Vice President, Omaha Market Manager
Galen Wiser
Director
Heidi Taylor
Part-Time Teller
Amber Schwarte
Operations Specialist
Jason Claussen
Senior Vice President & Loan Officer
Brandon Foote
Compliance/Deposit Officer
Coleman Broders
Facilities Manager
Kevin Koenig
Director
Conni Davis
Bookkeeper
Josie Ley
Part-Time Teller
Diane L. Roeber
Senior Vice President & Trust Officer
Jessica Dobias
Customer Relations Representative
Jillian Pierson
Head Teller
Megan Raulston
Vice President & Head of Loan Services
Justin Gapp
Assistant Vice President & Information Technology Officer
Kaki Ley
Century Club Coordinator
Mason Ley
Part-Time Teller
Katie Diediker
Human Resources Director & Assistant Trust Officer
Sadie Rahn
Part-Time Teller
Kennethson “Kenny” Armstrong
Customer Relations Representative
Kirby Hall
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
Kristy Otte
Head Teller (Campus Branch)
Rebecca Junck
Bookkeeper
Shelley Frevert
Head Teller
Morgan Jueden
Branch Manager & Personal Banker - Campus Branch
Chris McGuire
Loan Officer
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MAIN BRANCH
122 Main St
Wayne, NE 68787
CAMPUS BRANCH
1010 Main St.
Wayne, NE 68787
Routing Number 104901335