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.
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Matthew H. Ley CEO & Trust Officer
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Kaki Ley Century Club Coordinator
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David R. Ley Chairman of the Board & Trust Officer
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Ronald H. Gentrup Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
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Gerard H. Ley Director
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Jason Claussen Vice President & Loan Officer
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DiAnn Kenny Vice President & Head of Loan Services
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Diane L. Roeber Vice President & Trust Officer
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Brian Bowers Director
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Megan Raulston Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer & Operations Assistant
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Justin Gapp Assistant Vice President & Information Technology Officer
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Kevin Koenig Director
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Ashley Rewinkel Branch Manager & Personal Banker – Campus Branch
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Katie Diediker Human Resources Director & Assistant Trust Officer
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Robert F. Tatten, Jr. Vice President, Omaha Market Manager
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Kristy Otte Head Teller (Campus Branch)
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Kirby Hall Vice President & Controller
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Shelley Frevert Head Teller
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Adam Severson Director
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Galen Wiser Director
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Jillian Pierson Head Teller
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Justin Jones Credit Analyst
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Alyssa Lutt Customer Relations Representative & Operations Assistant Campus Branch
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Conni Davis Bookkeeper
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Rebecca VonSeggern Bookkeeper
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Megan Hansen Customer Relations Representative
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Dale Brown Maintenance/Custodial Worker
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Brittany Webber Customer Relations Representative
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Liz Onderstal Loan Assistant
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Elena Guevara Part-Time Teller
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Alison Nekl Part-Time Teller
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Dylan Osborn Part-Time Teller
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Suelaney (Sue) Stroop Part-Time Teller

Matthew H. Ley
CEO & Trust Officer
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 member of the downtown business group Revitalize Wayne, a board member and past-president of Wayne Area Economic Development Association, and a frequent coach of youth basketball. Matt is also vice-chair 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.
- mley@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Kaki Ley
Century Club Coordinator
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, Italy, Ireland, France and Cuba.
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 and the Wayne Public Library Foundation Board. She also served on Wayne City Council for 10 years and the Wayne Chicken Show Committee for 14 years. As a graduate of St. Olaf College and former music teacher at Wayne High School and Wayne Middle School, Kaki still sings regularly in the Wayne Community Chorale. 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 and six grandchildren.
- kley@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

David R. Ley
Chairman of the Board & Trust Officer
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.
- dley@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Ronald H. Gentrup
Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer
Ron Gentrup is Executive Vice 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
- rgentrup@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Gerard H. Ley
Director
Gerard Ley joined the board in 2020 when his father, Jonathan Ley, retired as a director. Gerard works as a Fire Claim Specialist at State Farm Mutual Insurance in Lincoln. He leads a specialized unit by providing daily direction to manage customer service levels, develop & provide training to new employees, analyze industry trends, and assist in managing indemnity payment expenses.
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 have 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.

Jason Claussen
Vice President & Loan Officer
In 2010, Jason Claussen joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust as a Loan Officer and Vice President. 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 now volunteers with the Wayne Golf Country Club Board, Wayne Optimists, Wayne Community Housing Board, and WAED Chamber of Commerce Organization Committee. Jason also served as the president of the Wayne Ambassadors in 2012.
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
- jclaussen@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

DiAnn Kenny
Vice President & Head of Loan Services
Joining our SNB family in 2020, DiAnn Kenny brings with her nearly 20 years of banking experience. As Vice President and Head of Loan Services, she develops and manages documentation and compliance for our loan department, while providing support to loan officers to meet customer needs.
DiAnn and her husband, Bob, live in Carroll and have six children, nine grandchildren and one on the way this spring. She is active in the community, volunteering for the United Methodist Church in Carroll and Wayne Rotary. She also coached youth softball for many years. Outside of work, DiAnn enjoys golfing, repurposing furniture and watching Nebraska sports. Make sure to ask DiAnn about her family and friends as she’ll be happy to talk about them all day.

Diane L. Roeber
Vice President & Trust Officer
Diane Roeber is 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 and Treasurer of several organizations, such as the Wayne 4-H Council and Hits N Misses Bowling League.
Diane is originally from Pender, but she and her husband raised their three children in Wayne and now have seven grandchildren. When not working at the bank or volunteering in the community, Diane enjoys spending time with family, cross stitching, sewing, golfing and reading.
- droeber@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Brian Bowers
Director
Brian Bowers runs State National Insurance Company (SNIC) located in the Mineshaft Mall 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, Brian enjoys watching his two sons play sports and relaxing with his wife at their lakeside cabin. This Husker alum and native of Winside is proud to call Wayne, America home.

Megan Raulston
Assistant Vice President, Compliance Officer & Operations Assistant
Megan Raulston is Assistant Vice President and serves as the Compliance Officer and Operations Assistant at State Nebraska Bank & Trust, where she joined in 2013. Megan previously worked with Wells Fargo as a head teller and at Central State Bank in Illinois in the loan department. Megan 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.
A native of Cumberland, Iowa, Megan calls Wayne home with her husband and two sons. She is active in the community as the Boy Scout Treasurer, Wayne FIRST Lego League co-leader & coach, Meals on Wheels, and as a Wayne Elementary Boosters volunteer. Megan also serves with Journey Christian Church in various ministries, regularly donates blood to LifeServe, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
- mraulston@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Justin Gapp
Assistant Vice President & Information Technology Officer
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.

Kevin Koenig
Director
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.

Ashley Rewinkel
Branch Manager & Personal Banker – Campus Branch
Since 2014, Ashley Rewinkel has been part of the State Nebraska Bank & Trust family, serving first as a Customer Relations Representative and now as the Branch Manager and Personal Banker at the Campus Branch in Wayne. 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.
Ashley comes from Wakefield, Nebraska, where she lives with her husband and two daughters. She graduated from Bellevue University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. Outside of work, she serves as a busy volunteer with Wayne Rotary, Wayne Community Housing Authority Board, Wayne Ambassadors, the Dixon County Fair, and Leader for Pop’s Partner’s 4-H Club. Ashley also enjoys spending time outside with her family and friends, biking, and kayaking.
NMLS #1994888
- arewinkel@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Katie Diediker
Human Resources Director & Assistant Trust Officer
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 the University of Nebraska at Kearney, has an MBA from Wayne State College, and grew up in Ericson. She serves as the treasurer of Kiwanis, and volunteers with Teammates, St. Mary’s Church, the Wayne Green Team, and Meals on Wheels in Wayne. Katie and her husband, Andi, have two children and enjoy spending time with family and friends, running, and golfing in Wayne.
- kdiediker@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Robert F. Tatten, Jr.
Vice President, Omaha Market Manager
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
- rtatten@statenebank.com
- (402) 689-8680

Kristy Otte
Head Teller (Campus Branch)
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.
- kotte@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Kirby Hall
Vice President & Controller
Kirby Hall is the Controller for State Nebraska Bank & Trust. Although she started in this position in 2014, Kirby also worked at SNB during her college years at Wayne State, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Public Accounting and Finance. When not at SNB, Kirby is busy teaching Sunday School, volunteering for Boomerfest and Kiwanis, serving on the Wayne Basketball Development Association board, chairing the Memorial Committee at Carroll United Methodist Church, and volunteering with Wayne Elementary Boosters. She is also pursuing her MBA and is a graduate of the Leadership Wayne IX class.
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.
- khall@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Shelley Frevert
Head Teller
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 five 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.
- sfrevert@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Adam Severson
Director
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.

Galen Wiser
Director
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.

Jillian Pierson
Head Teller
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.

Justin Jones
Credit Analyst
Justin Jones started at State Nebraska Bank & Trust as a Credit Analyst in 2021. He is also our first Loan Officer in training. Justin is responsible for evaluating the financial health of a loan applicant, investigating finances, and helping to determine financial risks. He comes to us with previous banking experience at Pinnacle Bank and Security National Bank.
Originally from Wyoming, Justin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Chadron State College. He is involved with Wayne State College fundraising events and cheering on the WSC Women’s Basketball team, where his wife works as an assistant coach. Justin is also excited to volunteer in the community, starting with Wayne United Way. His favorite thing to do in Wayne is to golf, but he can talk to you all day about sports cars.
NMLS# 2323818

Alyssa Lutt
Customer Relations Representative & Operations Assistant Campus Branch
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. 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 enjoys being active and spending time golfing with her husband Jake. She is excited to be back in Wayne and a part of the community, most recently with Wayne Rotary. 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.

Conni Davis
Bookkeeper
Conni Davis took on the role of Bookkeper 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 has also served as the treasurer of Wayne Music Boosters and now volunteers as a TeamMate Mentor with Wayne Community Schools. Conni and her husband have three children, and she enjoys camping, cooking and being involved in her children’s activities.
- cdavis@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Rebecca VonSeggern
Bookkeeper
Rebecca VonSeggern 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. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, reading, and spending time with family and friends, but she could spend all day talking about her sweet dog, Oliver. Rebecca looks forward to getting out in the community of Wayne as a volunteer.

Megan Hansen
Customer Relations Representative
Megan Hansen joined SNB in 2020 as our Customer Relations Representative. She greets our customers at the front door and helps to open and manage accounts and CDs, along with a variety of customer service support.
You may remember Megan from when she worked as a part-time teller during her college days at Wayne State. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in finance, she is now pursuing her MBA. Megan grew up in Emerson and is relocating to Wayne, where she looks forward to volunteering in the community. Outside of work and school, Megan enjoys spending time with family.

Dale Brown
Maintenance/Custodial Worker
Dale Brown joined our bank family as our Maintenance/Custodial Worker, the first to hold this new position. He has extensive maintenance, custodial and home remodeling experience, and also worked as the Financial Aid Director at Clarkson College.
Dale graduated from Wayne State College with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration-Management. He lives in Carroll with his wife, Sarah, and together they have two daughters and eight grandchildren. Outside of work, Dale enjoys building and remodeling. His favorite things to do in Wayne are going to the Wayne County Fair and Chicken Show. Dale could talk all day about fun times on vacation so be sure to ask him to tell you a story or two.

Brittany Webber
Customer Relations Representative
Brittany Webber joined State Nebraska Bank & Trust in 2021 as a Customer Relations Representative. She helps open new accounts, assist with account questions, and greets customers. Brittany has over 20 years of customer service experience in various capacities. She is a graduate from Wayne State College, a licensed Cosmetologist in Nebraska, and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Brittany is originally from Hoskins, but she and her husband Steve are settled in Wayne with their three cats. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, spending time with family, and spending lots of time at the Wayne golf course.

Liz Onderstal
Loan Assistant
Liz Onderstal joined SNB in 2016 and has served as Head Teller and Customer Relations Representative before becoming a Loan Assistant. She helps produce and maintain loan documentation and provides support to the loan department. Liz also helped start 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.
Liz grew up in Wayne and is a graduate from Wayne State College. She is an active volunteer in our community, serving on the committees for the Wayne Young Professionals, Wayne Area Legacy Fund, and Logan Creek Pheasant’s Forever. She is also a graduate of Leadership Wayne. Liz currently enjoys spending time with her husband and their two dogs.
- eonderstal@statenebank.com
- 402-375-1130

Elena Guevara
Part-Time Teller
Elena Guevara is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2026, studying to become a dental hygienist.

Alison Nekl
Part-Time Teller
Alison is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2024, majoring in Criminal Justice and Chemistry.

Dylan Osborn
Part-Time Teller
Dylan is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2023, majoring in Construction Management.

Suelaney (Sue) Stroop
Part-Time Teller
Sue is a student at Wayne State College, Class of 2023, majoring in Business Administration and Fashion Merchandising.
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