Customer Service

Mike is a native Nebraskan. Born in Omaha but grew up in North Platte, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln with a Bachelor’s degree in finance. Later he attended and earned a Degree from the Graduate School of Banking – Madison, Wisconsin. He came to Pinnacle Bank in 2005. He now lives in Council Bluffs, IA with his wife and son. Mike has served on may nonprofit boards and charitable organizations over the years in Omaha and Council Bluffs and is currently on the Iowa West Racing Association board and The Iowa West Foundation economic development committee.

Amber Barton brings more than 10 years of banking experience to Pinnacle Bank, specializing in commercial lending. A native of Shenandoah, Iowa, Amber attended Midland University where she graduated in 2002 with degrees in business and economics. Aside from her position at Pinnacle Bank, Amber currently sits on the boards of Fremont Area Habitat for Humanity and Fremont Area United Way, and holds a position on Fremont’s Planning Commission.

Deborah Beck has lived in Merrick County since 1960 and grew up helping her family operate a cafe and gasoline station located on Highway 30. She has been in banking since 1973, working solely for the branch in Central City. Deborah attended Kearney State College and has also taken BAI bookkeeping, auditing and lending classes. Deborah has worked as a teller, bank equipment operator, operations manager, auditor, compliance officer and lending officer. She has been on the Sertoma Board of Directors and Merrick County Fitness Center Board, and is presently active with the Salvation Army, TeamMates, Catholic Parish Council and MAPS (Merrick Addiction Prevention Strategy) Coalition.

Kevin grew up on a farm in northeast Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and has been with Pinnacle Bank since 2011.

Megan grew up in Atkinson, Nebraska, which is about 50 miles west of Verdigre. She graduated from West Holt High School and then attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, graduating in 2020 earning a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics, and in 2023 she earned a Master of Finance from Purdue Global University. Megan began her career in banking while still in college starting as a teller and moving her way up to a loan officer. She currently lives in the Verdigre community.

David was born and raised in Ralston, Nebraska, and has been a resident of Papillion since 1992. He is a 1985 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha and started his career in consumer lending and branch management. David has nearly 20 years of experience in the corporate environment, including product development, program management, compliance, operations and mergers/acquisitions serving the banking industry. At Pinnacle Bank, he manages all aspects of commercial lending, including SBA financing. David is an active volunteer in his local community as a board member of the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation, member of the Alegent Midlands Hospital Charitable Council, Nebraska League of Municipalities, University of Nebraska’s President’s Advisory Council and state judge for Nebraska DECA. He also serves the City of Papillion as a former Planning Commissioner, former City Councilman and current Mayor. David is a charter member of Grace Community Church and active in the Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce. He also enjoys being a grandfather.

Kevin Black started with Pinnacle Bank in 2011 and currently serves as Regional President in Wisner. He served in the Army National Guard from 2008-2020, exiting service as a Captain.

Kevin is a graduate of Chadron State College with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Kansas State University with a Master of Agribusiness. He currently sits on multiple local and state-wide boards, including serving as Treasurer for the GROW Nebraska Foundation.

Jennifer started her career in banking 25 years ago as a teller at what was then State Bank of Benkelman. In 2006 the bank became Amfirst Bank and then in 2017 became Pinnacle Bank. Jennifer volunteers as a Dundy County Hospital Board Member. She's a previous member of the Benkelman Lions Club Home Owned Carnival and was a part of starting the carnival in Dundy County as well as being an active member of the local Pinc Lades organization for several years. Born and raised in Dundy County, Jennifer enjoys being a community banker and providing exceptional customer service.

Liz Cantu is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the banking industry. Part of the team since 2010, she currently serves as Branch Manager and Lender at our Webb City branch. Additionally, she holds the role of Treasury Manager for our Joplin market, overseeing the ongoing management of business services and solutions for commercial relationships.

As a proud Webb City resident, Liz is dedicated to her community and is deeply committed to its growth and prosperity.

Liz understands the importance of cultivating strong relationships and values the opportunity to connect with customers on a personal level, all while providing tailored solutions to meet their financial needs.

Kevin grew up in Imperial, Nebraska. While very active in the Imperial community, Kevin received his Agricultural Business Degree from Mid-Plains Community College along with Agricultural Lending Certifications from Community Banker University and Barrett School of Banking. In 2015, Kevin began his banking career with Pinnacle Bank in Imperial. After gaining experience in many areas of the bank, he worked his way up to become Market President of Pinnacle Bank in Grant.

When he's not working, Kevin enjoys golfing, team roping and spending time with his wife, Ashley, and two young children.

Aaron grew up on a farm and ranch east of Arnold. He has worked in the banking industry since 2007 and has served as Market President since February of 2020. He graduated from Arnold Public High School in 1999 and earned a degree from Hastings College in 2003, majoring in Economics and Business Administration. When he isn't working, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and three boys as well as helping on the family farm.

Chris has been active in the banking industry since 1999 and handles all aspects of commercial lending, including: commercial real estate financing; development and construction financing; and operating and term business financing. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. Chris is actively involved in the community, including serving on the Board of Directors for the Open Door Mission as well as holding many positions within his church.

Kent was born and raised in Stratton, Nebraska. He started his banking career in 1992 and currently serves as Market President in McCook and Hayes Center, Nebraska. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and completed the Graduate School of Banking in Boulder, Colorado. Kent currently serves on the McCook Economic Development Executive Committee and the LB 840 Loan Committees for both Red Willow and Hayes County. Past service includes Chairman of the Board for both Community Hospital McCook and Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation.

Stan Darling is a Nebraska native and moved his family to the Fremont Community in 1989 when he joined American National Bank of Fremont, now Pinnacle Bank. With over 40 years of banking experience, he specializes in commercial and real estate lending, both commercial and residential. Stan is very active in the Fremont Community, currently or having served on boards and committees with the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce, Fremont Community Foundation, Fremont Housing Authority, City of Fremont, Fremont Noon Optimist Club and the Presbyterian Church of Fremont.

Mark joined Pinnacle Bank in 2004 and has been working with business and agricultural clients in the banking and finance industry since 1998. He earned a degree in business administration with a finance concentration from Wayne State College. Mark has been involved in several local non-profit and charitable organizations, including the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Kiwanis Club, 4-H, United Way and Habitat for Humanity

As a Kansas native, Dustin grew up knowing the importance of farms and ranches to our community. After earning his BS in Agri-Business from Kansas State University, he went straight to work at our branch here in Abilene.

He’s proud of what he and his staff do to help our customers and our community. He believes they are successful year after year because they listen, not just during banking hours, but also when the conversations take place during the evening or on the weekend. This is probably the reason Dustin’s favorite season is harvest season. He loves seeing farmers realize the rewards of their long days.

Dustin and his wife, Michelle, have six children. They enjoy country living in rural Dickinson County. 

Mary Deyle was born and raised in a small farming community in northwest Kansas. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 2007 and has been in lending since 1996, with experience primarily in agriculture and consumer lending. Mary now serves as the Market President of Benkelman. She is committed to offering the best professional service to assist her customers with all their banking needs.

Matt Dinsdale is Executive Vice President of Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Pinnacle Bank and Bank of Colorado. He has been employed with Pinnacle Bank since 2009, previously working as a credit analyst and mortgage manager for Pinnacle Bank-Texas. Matt is on the Board of Directors for Pinnacle Bancorp, Inc., Pinnacle Bank Nebraska, Bank of Colorado, Pinnacle Bank Texas, Pinnacle Bank Wyoming, and Pinnacle Support Center. He received his bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2008, earned a degree in lending from the Texas Banking Association in 2010 and attended the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado – Boulder, CO.

Jesse grew up on a family farm northwest of Clarks, Nebraska. After graduating high school, Jesse moved to Lincoln where he attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduating in 2012 with a degree in finance. Jesse started working for Pinnacle Bank in Omaha, and shortly after relocated to Aurora to become a part of Pinnacle Bank’s Management Training Program. Jesse is passionate about making a difference and lending a helping hand to those in need. Jesse supports the local community as a member of the Teammates Mentoring Program and helps coach the Aurora 7^th grade football team. In his free time, you’ll likely find Jesse watching his favorite sports teams and spending the summer months golfing. 

Born and raised in Nebraska, Eric has a strong background in agriculture with over 15 years of farming experience. Eric joined Pinnacle Bank in 2007 and has become active in the Ogallala community. He serves on several area boards including Keith County Area Development and the local Ag Committee. Eric appreciates Pinnacle Bank’s community banking philosophy and enjoys working with our customers to meet their financial needs.

Born and raised in Nebraska, Teri began her banking career with Pinnacle Bank in 2008. She enjoys working with CASA as a volunteer and serves as the CASA volunteer coordinator for Keith County. She and her husband have three children and are members of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Eric has spent most of his life in Nebraska and is a graduate of the University of Nebraska - Kearney. Eric joined Pinnacle Bank in 2015 and has become active in the Imperial community. He is an active member in Rotary and serves on the Hospital Foundation board. Eric has been married to his wife Ashley, an Imperial native, since 2009. They spend most of their time chasing their four children, but also enjoy traveling, golfing and hiking. Eric really enjoys Pinnacle Bank's family atmosphere and community banking philosophy.

Jay grew up in Omaha where he attended Creighton Prep High School. He received his finance degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been working in banking since 2007. Jay loves customer interaction and living in a city where everyone still knows each other. Community involvement and customer service are important to Jay. He is actively involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters in the Omaha community. Outside of the office, he enjoys attending Creighton Basketball games and other sporting events, spending time with family and friends, traveling and going to concerts.

 

Lowell is from Hastings, Nebraska where he attended Hastings High School and Hastings College. In 2006, he graduated from Hastings College with degrees in business administration and management. Since graduating, he has been a resident of Papillion where he started his career in consumer lending and branch management. At Pinnacle Bank, he manages all aspects of commercial lending and private banking. Lowell is actively involved in his community as a Sarpy County Chamber of Commerce past chair/ board member, Sarpy County Chamber Young Professionals board of director, Lions Club Papillion President/ member, Papillion Community Foundation board of director, Aksarben Foundation / Floor Committee, judge for Nebraska DECA, and Teammates Mentoring Program member. He is a graduate of the Sarpy Chamber’s “Leadership Sarpy” 2012 and “Leadership Omaha” 2017 programs. He was awarded by the Midlands Business Journal in 2018 as one if its “40 under 40 winners”. In addition to being involved in local Papillion and Omaha events, Lowell and his wife are members of Saint Columbkille Church and Oak Hills Country Club. He also enjoys being a father of two children.

Dan Grew up in Omaha where he attended Creighton Prep High School. He received his Finance degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2018 and began his career in commercial banking as a credit analyst weeks after graduation.

Dan enjoys providing outstanding service to his clients and helping the Gretna community grow. Involvement in the community is important to Dan, and he spends his spare time coaching youth hockey. Dan is also involved in the Gretna Outreach organization which welcomes new businesses to Gretna. Dan has extensive knowledge of both commercial real estate and industrial lending practices. In his spare time, Dan enjoys playing hockey, golfing, and spending time with his family. Dan joined Pinnacle Bank’s lending team in 2021.

Doug Ganz was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended Arizona State University and graduated with a degree in Economics in 1982. Doug has been with Pinnacle Bank since 1998 at the Pine Lake location in south Lincoln specializing in consumer and mortgage lending. He is currently a board member with the Community Health Endowment, The Food Bank of Lincoln Foundation and the Sheldon Art Association.

Pat Garrett was born and raised in Alliance, Nebraska. He began his banking career in 1997 and has been with Pinnacle Trust Services in Columbus since 2004. Pat obtained a bachelor’s degree from Doane College, now Doane University, in Crete in 1995. He has since completed the Nebraska/Kansas Schools of Banking and Trust, and is a graduate of the Cannon Financial Institute’s Trust School. Pat enjoys volunteering at various organizations within the community.

Eric has been the Market President for Lake Lotawana since 2007. He has been in the banking industry since 1998 and specializes in commercial lending, as well as residential construction and development. Eric is a life long resident of Lee's Summit, where he lives with his wife, Michelle, and 2 daughters, Madison and Brookelyn.

Kelly Hammerlun was raised on a farm in north central Nebraska. He joined Pinnacle Bank in 2001, and has been the branch president in Imperial since 2007. Kelly graduated from Chadron State College in 2000 with degrees in business management and environmental biology.

Justin was born and raised on a ranch in the Valentine area. He has been banking in the Valentine area since 1990 and joined Pinnacle Bank in 2011. Justin is a volunteer coach for Lions Club basketball, is director of the Middle Niobrara Natural Resources district and is active on the Valentine Economic Development Board loan committee. Justin and his wife Kathy operate a small cow/calf operation with help from their children.

Paula grew up in Lynch, Nebraska, about 40 miles northeast of O'Neill, and has lived in O'Neill since she joined the bank in 1982. Paula is a 1982 graduate of Wayne State College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. She has experience in bank operations, along with agricultural, commercial and consumer lending. She and her husband have four children, and she is involved in various civic and charitable organizations in the community. Paula enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren, camping and supporting local school and church activities.

Working in the banking industry for almost 38 years, John Hoggatt joined the Pinnacle team in 2020.  After leaving his hometown of Holdrege, NE, John started his career in banking while attending college at Kearney State College.  Since that time, John's assumed many roles within banking while moving to communities such as Lincoln and Grand Island.  He also became a graduate of the Colorado School of Banking in 1997.  

John has served on numerous community boards and organizations.  He is currently serving as District 4 Commissioner for the Game and Parks Commission, he is on the board for the Kearney Family YMCA and he also serves on the Nebraska Shrine Bowl Committee. When he's not working, John loves spending time with his wife, Melissa, and their 5 grandchildren.

David was born and raised in Central Nebraska. He attended Ord High School before receiving his degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. David has been working in banking since 2001 and handles all aspects of commercial and ag lending including real estate financing; development and construction financing; and operating and term financing. After 16 years in banking he continues to focus on always putting the customer first and working to add value in every interaction. Outside of the bank, David spends the majority of his free time with his wife and two young children while still carving out a bit of time to chase life’s next great adventure.

Jennifer (Dannehl) Jensen grew up on her family’s farm southwest of Bertrand, Nebraska. Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her law degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law, where she was an Executive Editor of the Nebraska Law Review. Prior to joining Pinnacle Trust Services, Jennifer worked in the private practice of law, specializing in estate planning, estate and trust administration, business succession planning, real estate, and agricultural law. Jennifer earned the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation in 2020. Jennifer serves as a board member of Lincoln Girls Organizing for Leadership Development (G.O.L.D.) and the Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account Foundation and is part of the Alumnae Advisory Board for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chi Omega Sorority, the Lincoln Estate Planning Council and the Nebraska State Bar Association. Jennifer and her husband spend their time chasing around their two small children and Westie terrier.

Taylor Jeppesen grew up in Fremont where he attended Fremont Senior High School and later graduated from Midland University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Taylor has been in the banking industry since 2012, specializing in commercial banking. He has also recently completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado and is a graduate of the Fremont Leadership Class of 2016. Taylor is currently on the boards of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce and Fremont Midland Entertainment Series. When he is not in the office, you can usually find Taylor spending time with his family and friends, bowling, or cheering on the Huskers!

Spencer is originally from Papillion, Nebraska, and is a graduate of Papillion-LaVista High School and the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has been an employee of Pinnacle Bank since November 1998 and a customer of the bank since opening his first savings account at the Bank of Papillion as a child. He is now the Market President for our branches in Papillion.

In the community, Spencer is involved in several groups and organizations. He serves as a member of the board of directors for the Midlands Community Foundation, as assistant treasurer, Papillion-LaVista Schools Foundation, and Grow Sarpy (formerly Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation). He is a graduate of the Sarpy Chamber's "Leadership Sarpy" program and has completed the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado-Boulder.

Mark Kisker was raised on a farm in Southwest Nebraska. Mark has been in the banking industry since 1986. He was a national bank examiner for three years and has been a trust administrator since 1989. Mark is a 1981 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a 1985 graduate of the University of South Dakota’s School of Law. Mark is a member of the Nebraska Bar Association, Lincoln Probate Discussion Group and the Lincoln Estate Planning Council.

Janae Knoell was born and raised in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Her banking career started in high school as she worked as a part time teller. She went on to obtain her bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After college, she remained in Kearney and held various retail banking positions. In 2007, Janae and her family moved to Omaha. She has served in various roles within the trust services industry during her tenure in the Omaha Area. She joined the Pinnacle Trust Services team in 2022 as a Trust Officer. In her spare time, Janae enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.

Max Knopp was raised on a Dickinson County Kansas farm. He is a 1978 graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in ag economics. He is also a graduate of the Southwest Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Max has been in the banking industry since 1978 and has been with Pinnacle Bank for more than thirty years. He has served on numerous civic organization boards, including United Way and HOPE Center, where he is currently serving as treasurer. Max is a member of the Emmanuel United Methodist Church.

Paige moved to Omaha in 2015 where she completed her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 2016 where she started her career in retail banking and branch management. Today, Paige operates in Private Banking where she performs on-going management of a portfolio of all types of account relationships including all consumer and commercial needs. Paige is actively involved in organizations such as the American Red Cross and the University of Nebraska Omaha Recent Alumni Advisory Board.

Justin has worked in the banking industry for over 20 years. He is now the Pinnacle Bank Market President in his hometown of Crete. Justin grew up attending Crete Public Schools and he went on to study business and finance at Doane College, now Doane University. He enjoys the community aspect of his job and getting to know his local commercial, agricultural and real estate customers. He is also involved in the community, regularly attending Crete and Doane events as well as serving on local boards.

He and his wife Betsey, keep busy with their two children, Tenley and Harrison. In his free time, Justin enjoys golf, tennis, fishing and grilling.

Vince grew up on a farm just north of Crete. He attended Crete Public Schools and studied biochemistry at Doane University. After college, he worked at a seed corn factory in York before returning to his hometown in 2018 to work for Pinnacle Bank. Today, he is Vice President of Pinnacle Bank in Crete. Vince works with agricultural, commercial and personal customers providing for a diverse range of lending needs. He is also active in the community, participating in the Crete Rotary Club and various volunteer activities.

In his personal time, Vince enjoys spending time with this wife, Casey, and their two children. He also actively farms.

Scott was raised in Albion, NE. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance. He has been with Pinnacle Bank since 2006 in various positions throughout the bank; including Personal Banker/Teller, Branch Manager and Consumer Lender.

Scott has served on the Board of Directors for Carriage Glen Independent Retirement Community and Lincoln Credit Association. He is also a member of the Lincoln Young Professionals Group, Home Builders Association of Lincoln, and graduate of Leadership Lincoln Fellows program. Scott and his family are also active members of Lincoln Berean Church.

As a Nebraska native, Scott grew up knowing what Pinnacle Bank and the Dinsdale Family mean to the farms and businesses of our rural communities. That’s why after earning his BS in Agri-Business for the University of Nebraska, he went straight to work at our branch in Lexington.

Although new to Hastings, he feels right at home thanks to the welcoming community and the Flatwater Music Festival at the Prairie Loft. To say Scott has a thing for live music would be an understatement.

He’s also excited to work along side the businesses of Hastings, especially the farms. He looks forward to all the neighborhood news, including text messages about his customers’ corn yields.

Scott came to Hastings with his wife Megan and their three children. 

John is a life-long resident of Nebraska. He began his banking career in 1983, after graduating from Nebraska Wesleyan University, and has been with Pinnacle Bank since 1996. John is active in his church and the Lincoln community. Some of his current volunteer activities include The Lincoln Children's Zoo, Bryan Health Foundation, The Bridge Behavioral Health, Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools, and Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time, John enjoys working outdoors and grandchildren.

Doug grew up in East Central Nebraska and has been in the finance industry since 1989. He has been with Pinnacle Bank at their Shelby branch since 2005. Doug is a 1988 graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Doug is a current member of the Stromsburg Development Corp., Polk County Economic Development Corp., Polk County Foundation Board and council member for the City of Stromsburg.

Christopher McMeekin is a native of Alliance NE. He has been in the banking industry since 2005 and started with Pinnacle Bank in 2006. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska, completed the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado and is a graduate of Sarpy Chamber’s “Leadership Sarpy” program. In the community, Christopher is involved with several groups and organizations including the Gretna Chamber of Commerce, the Gretna Area Development Corporation, Monarch Villa retirement home, Bellewood Courts retirement home and the Metropolitan Omaha Property Owners Association.

A born and bred Fremont native and Kearney State College graduate, Scott Meister, returned to his hometown after starting his banking career with the FDIC and a large bank group in Lincoln. He has over 36 years of experience in the banking industry with the last 23 years in Fremont. He truly understands the Fremont community and is committed to its continued growth and prosperity.

When he’s not helping customers at the bank, Scott is sharing his talents with many Fremont organizations like Greater Fremont Development Council, St. Patrick’s Church / Archbishop Bergan High School Endowment Committee and the YMCA. He and his wife, Patty, also enjoy golfing, traveling and many family get togethers.

Alan was raised in Louisville, NE. He is a graduate of Peru State College and has been involved in Ag, Commercial and Consumer lending since 1987. Alan currently is the chairperson for Cass County Planning and Zoning and is also an executive board member for Cass County Nebraska Economic Council. Alan has previously served on the Louisville City Council and as Mayor of Louisville, NE

Lynnette was raised on a farm northwest of Schuyler. She has been in the banking industry since 1984, and joined Pinnacle Bank in 1990. Lynnette currently serves on the board of St. Monica's Substance Abuse Treatment for Women and has previously served on the boards of GoLincolnGo, Nebraska Jr. Angus Association and Lancaster County 4-H Council.  In her spare time she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time outdoors. 

Toby grew up in Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School. He went on to graduate from Buena Vista College with a Banking and Finance Degree. He started his career with Pinnacle in 1997. Outside of the bank, Toby likes to spend time with his wife, Amy, and his two children.

Nathan grew up on a farm north of Shelby, NE, where his dad was a row crop farmer. He attended Wayne State College after high school and received his business finance degree in 2005. He started with Pinnacle Bank in 2006. Nathan lives in Central City with his wife and two children.

Rod grew up near Louisville, Nebraska and attended a one-room school house through 8^th grade. He has been active in the development of Louisville for the past 25 years, serving on the Planning Commission, City Council and being Mayor. Rod believes everyone in Louisville is a true neighbor.

In 2002, he started working in the mortgage industry and has continued in the field with Pinnacle Bank. He is now the Vice President of the Louisville branch. For Rod, the most rewarding part of his job is helping customers attain their goals. He’s proud to work for Pinnacle Bank because of its community involvement and loyal customers.

In his spare time, he enjoys working with his hands by getting involved in construction projects. 

Grant is originally from Papillion, Nebraska and a graduate of Papillion South High School. He earned a bachelor’s degree in finance with a minor in marketing from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. In 2011, he joined Pinnacle Bank as a teller and later became a part of the Pinnacle Bank Management Training Program working in Papillion. In 2015, he became a lender in Gretna. He is currently the President of the Gretna Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Metro Area Youth Foundation board. He believes community is the inclusion of individuals and helping each other succeed.

Bart was raised in Grand Island. Then he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration. He began his banking career in Omaha and Fremont, before returning to his hometown to help open our first location in Grand Island. He also holds a Graduate School of Banking Degree from the University of Colorado. Bart actively serves a variety of local organizations, including the Greater Grand Island Community Foundation as Treasurer and a board member. In his free time, Bart enjoys time with family, golfing and rooting for his favorite sports teams.

Doug was raised on a farm west of Ravenna, Nebraska, and has been in the banking industry since 1990. He started with Pinnacle Bank in the summer of 1991 and has been with the Osceola and Shelby branches since 1997. Doug is a 1991 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is currently a Polk County Foundation director and an Osceola TeamMates board member and mentor.

Born and raised in Crete Nebraska, Ryne attended University of Nebraska Lincoln and earned a degree in economics and management. He began his career in Crete, Nebraska as a loan intern prior to accepting a role as a junior lender for Bank of Colorado in Denver, CO. After three years of working in Colorado, Ryne transferred back home to serve the great city of Lincoln, NE. Ryne specializes in commercial lending.

Wade has brought management and banking experience to the team since 2008. Starting in Lincoln for a quick year, Wade later made the move to Aurora. After three years, his passion and drive moved him to Palmer where he held the title of Branch Manager and President. Most recently, he serves as the Market President in his hometown of Aurora.

Growing up on a farm in Hamilton County and spending many summers working on family farms have made Wade a strong asset to the agricultural community of Aurora. Serving as the Director with the Aurora Development Corporation, Wade loves to work with different businesses and industries to see how people earn a living. Watching the people of Aurora come together for a fundraising event or celebrating the annual Aurora Days Festival gives Wade the opportunity to truly understand what it means to be a part of a community bank and give back.

Wade is a proud alumnus of Nebraska Wesleyan University earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in finance and a minor in communication. When Wade is not at the bank, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Katie, son Max, and daughter Asher at the lake, hunting and fishing.

Dillon has been a part of our bank since he graduated from high school. He got his start at our branch in Lincoln as a loan assistant while getting his BA in Business Administration from Doane College. Since that time, he’s worked in many branches within Pinnacle, gaining experience in banking operations as well as consumer, commercial and agricultural lending.  Dillon is now president of our Elkhorn market.  He is focused on helping his customers, whether they're buying their dream home or expanding their family business.

Brady was born and raised in Hayes Center, NE. He received his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 2016 and started his banking career shortly after. In 2019, after moving back to Hayes Center he joined Pinnacle Bank as a loan officer before becoming market president in 2024. Brady has been married to his wife Sarah since 2018, and they have two children.

Kyle grew up on a ranch 20 miles south of O’Neill in Chambers NE. He graduated from Chambers High School and continued his education at Hastings College where he was a member of the rodeo team and graduated with a degree in Agribusiness.

After graduation he started his agricultural career working for RCIS crop Insurance and then Farm Credit Services of America. During his previous employment he learned more about the business side of agriculture as well as emphasizing customer service. Kyle enjoys being back in Holt County and working with familiar faces and emphasizes building relationships as his top priority here at Pinnacle Bank.

Kyle currently lives in O’Neill NE and still helps on his dad’s ranch where he runs a few cow calf pairs of his own. Kyle also continues to rodeo competitively in his free time.

Kirk was born and raised on a farm southwest of Seward, Nebraska. He has been with Pinnacle Bank since 2005, starting as a teller and working up to a commercial lender. Kirk is active in the community as a member of Lincoln Young Professionals Group and a board member of GoLincolnGo! Kirk enjoys golf, the outdoors, and staying active. He believes in personal service and always putting the customer first.

Jessica Sheldrick is a life-long resident of Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She began her career with Pinnacle Bank in 2005 and moved to Operations right after graduation, serving as a Supervisor for 12 years. She joined the Trust Department in 2022 as the Trust Operations Manager. Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. As a family, they are very involved with Scouting BSA and many different sports.

Carol Sibbel first started in banking in 1991 and has been with Pinnacle Bank since 2008. She graduated from the University of South Dakota in 1990 with a degree in business management and attended the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Colorado in 2000. An active member of the O’Neill community, Carol serves on the St. Patrick’s Finance Committee, is the Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Treasurer and is a member of the O’Neill Committee Foundation.

Kevin Small was born and raised on a farm near Fullerton, NE. After starting with Pinnacle Bank in 2003, Kevin now serves as Market President for Madison and Humphrey locations. Kevin is a graduate from University of Nebraska in Lincoln with a degree in Agricultural Business.

Dann Smith grew up on a farm/ranch near Wolbach, Nebraska working closely with family and friends in both the crop and livestock industry.  He began his banking career with the FDIC in 1986 and has worked for Pinnacle Bank since 1999.  He graduated from Chadron State College in 1985 and the KBA/NBA School of Banking.  He is a member of St. Isidore's Catholic church and has served different communities as a volunteer fireman for over 30 years.  He has served as a board member for Columbus Area United Way, St. Isidore Finance Committee, Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt Past Shooter Board and Hunt Board, Columbus Days Committee and the Columbus Area United Way.  He's served on the American Red Cross Board of Directors, Girl Scouts of America, and the Columbus Jaycee's. An avid outdoorsman, Smith joined the Nebraska One Box Pheasant Hunt in 2001 and currently serves on the Past Shooters board. 

Matt grew up in Omaha and graduated from Millard West High School. While attending the University of Nebraska-Omaha, Matt began working as a teller. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in banking and finance graduating in 2008. He continued his banking career working as an associate construction lender and commercial credit analyst. He joined Pinnacle Bank in 2014 and is continuing his education at the Advanced School of Banking in Topeka, Kansas. Community to Matt is when everyone knows each other and is willing to help those out when in need. Matt enjoys working for a large bank with a small bank feel because it allows him to interact and network with customers on a personal level. In his free time, Matt likes traveling, working out and attending the College World Series and Storm Chasers games. 

Trish was raised on a farm in northeast Nebraska and has worked at Pinnacle Bank in Neligh for her entire banking career. She joined Pinnacle Bank in 1982 as a teller, then became head teller, supervisor, assistant cashier, cashier and assistant vice president, all in the operations of the bank. In 2005, she moved to loans and was named vice president. Trish has served as treasurer of the First Congregational UCC Church since 2000 and has been treasurer of the Neligh Oakdale Education Foundation since 2009. She has previously served as a board member of the Neligh Chamber of Commerce for nine years. She has also been a Sunday School teacher; soccer, t-ball and youth volleyball coach; 4-H leader; and Relay for Life committee member.

Brady was born and raised in O’Neill, Nebraska. After earning a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, he began his career at Pinnacle Bank in Imperial. He continued with the bank in Hastings as an agricultural loan officer and is now the Vice President of the Ogallala branch. His priority is serving his customers and community to the best of his ability. His strength lies in relationship banking and satisfying customer needs by helping them achieve their financial goals.

Trauernicht began his career with Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln as a credit analyst, where he also completed the Pinnacle Bank Management Trainee Program. He then moved to Aurora to be a loan officer for 3 years. In 2012, Trauernicht moved to Pinnacle Bank Beatrice to take on the role of Vice President specializing in ag and commercial lending. In 2022, Trauernicht assumed the role of Market President in Beatrice but continues to serve loan customers.

Ryan is an active member of the Beatrice community. He is currently a board member for the Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center, Kiwanis International and Beatrice YMCA Foundation. He also volunteers with the Gage County United Way and is a former board member. When not working at the bank, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife Katie and three kids Lila, Henry and Ada. He is a graduate of Sterling High School and earned his Business Management degree from Nebraska Wesleyan University.

Luke was raised in Bellevue, Nebraska and has worked in lending since 1985. He moved to Lincoln in 1980 and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1984. Luke is also a graduate of the Nebraska Bankers Association Leadership Program and the National Commercial Lending School and Commercial Real Estate Finance School. He started with Pinnacle Bank in 2010.

Becky has been with Pinnacle Bank since 1977. She is Vice President and Loan Officer, and has served in all areas of the bank throughout her career. This experience has given her vast knowledge of all areas of banking to provide well-rounded service for her customers. In her spare time Becky enjoys spending time with family and friends.

A resident of Omaha, John Wells has been in the banking industry since 1987 and with Pinnacle Trust Services since 2003. He is a 1983 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. In 1999, John earned the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) designation. An active member of his community, John’s volunteer activities have included Omaha Estate Planning Council, Leadership Omaha, Kiwanis, Girl Scouts – Spirit of Nebraska, Partnership 4 Kids mentoring and Tip Top Thrift Shop.

Doug was raised on a farm in Southeast Nebraska. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has been involved in agricultural and commercial lending since 1984. Doug attended the Graduate Schools of Banking in Boulder, Colorado, the Graduate School of Commercial Lending, and Louisiana State University’s Executive Banking School.

Tyler was raised in Palmer on the family farm. He then attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he majored in Agriculture Economics. He began his banking career in Aurora before returning to his hometown. Tyler is an active member on many local boards and also helps with Palmer wrestling. He enjoys spending his time outside of the bank working beside his father and brothers on the farm. He also enjoys going to the lake, golfing and hunting.