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Owner of Flash Electric Stays Plugged Into Cozad
With the help of Waypoint Bank – Cozad, Joel Pflaster built a business in his hometown Joel Pflaster’s journey from growing up in Cozad to starting his own electric company in his hometown came with a few twists and turns. But growing up with the nickname “Flash,”...
Cambridge Staff Goes Extra Mile to Feed Seniors
Bank employees volunteer throughout April to support Cambridge Meals on Wheels program Each weekday in April, you’ll find the six employees at Waypoint Bank – Cambridge taking turns stepping away from the bank to go knocking on doors around the community. But they’re...
Nebraska Family Waypoint Bank Customers for Life
For Dave and Darcy Johnson, being a customer for life means a lot more Waypoint Bank – Cambridge Johnson Angus Ranch customers have banked there since they were kids We all have heard of the notion of being a customer for life. For Dave and Darcy Johnson, it’s much...
Al Svajgr Presented with NEBRASKAlander Award
Al's story is one of dedication, humility, and a lifelong commitment to the land that shaped him – a true Nebraska legend. Distinguished NEBRASKAlander Award This March, Waypoint Bank Director Al Svajgr was honored with the 2024 Distinguished NEBRASKAlander...
Payton Oliverius: Loan Officer with a Passion for Ag
Payton Oliverius offers agriculture and banking knowledge to Waypoint Bank customers Payton, Waypoint Bank Imperial’s loan officer, has a lifetime of agricultural knowledge and passion. Growing up on his family's ranch north of Bayard Neb., Payton is no stranger to...
Cozad Area Farmer Craig has Harvested for 70 Years
92-year-old mans the combine, leading four generations in the field We were thrilled last fall when one of Waypoint Bank – Cozad’s long-time customers, 92-year-old Craig Worrell, was featured on NTV’s Grow. Reporter Steve White interviewed Craig, Betty (his wife of 73...
New Waypoint Bank CEO Has Deep Roots in Nebraska Banking
Tim Sladek follows in his father’s footsteps as a community banker Ask Tim Sladek how he discovered his calling to be a banker; he’ll tell you that he didn’t need to look too far or for too long. His dad was his role model. His inspiration to take up banking started...
Adams Lumber Banks on Personal Service
Owners Amy and Chad Leibbrandt treasure the ties between two long-standing Nebraska companies Among the many products and services it offers for its customers, Adams Lumber cuts glass to meet the specific needs of its customers. But before co-owners Amy and Chad...
‘Grateful’ Waypoint Bank CEO Rides Into Retirement
After 44 years in banking, Kirk Riley looks ahead to family time, being outside, and Harley rides In a manner of speaking, Kirk Riley has spent his entire life in banking. His parents were bankers in Kirk’s hometown of Shelton, Neb. So, when he started his first...
Waypoint Bank Finances Historic St. Mary’s Inn in Colo. Springs
Turn-of-the-20th-Century Bed and Breakfast blends traditional charm with modern amenities When it comes to lodging, count the St. Mary’s Inn among Colorado Springs classics. Constructed in 1896, this old-world bed and breakfast has roots that run deep into the history...
Dave Besch: A banker with a gift for customer service
Commercial lending and consumer advice are part of the package for Dave and his Waypoint Bank Northern Colorado team You might say Dave Besch was born with the Christmas spirit. And you’d be right on many levels, especially since the Northern Colorado Branch President...
Waypoint Bank Lights Way for Home Lighting in Colo. Springs
Commercial lending provides financing for fixture in lighting business From a business standpoint, the outlook for Jim Walters back in 2012 was partly cloudy. But the owner of Home Lighting in Colorado Springs found a guiding light with the help of Waypoint Bank....
Waypoint Bank – Clay Center Celebrates 30 Years
Nebraska branch specializes in ag loans to Clay County and surrounding communities Earlier this month, Waypoint Bank – Clay Center celebrated its 30th anniversary with around 75 people. Attendees were treated to a fun history of the bank from Dave Higbea, who...
An Achievement 140 Years in the Making
Waypoint Bank celebrates a milestone anniversary and honors long-time team members Thank you to our customers and our community A milestone means even more when it can be shared. On October 12, the people of Waypoint Bank were blessed to share our milestone – 140...
Golden Anniversary for Longest-Tenured Employee
Julie Knauss started her career in banking in 1973 Earlier this month, Waypoint Bank – Cozad honored Julie Knauss for reaching a remarkable milestone, marking 50 years of service. Currently in the bookkeeping department, Julie is the longest-tenured employee in the...
Darr Feedlot is a Big Business that Values Local Banking
Cattle operation has been a customer of Waypoint Bank – Cozad since it began in 1982 Where’s the beef in central Nebraska? Ask anyone in the vicinity of Cozad, Neb., and they’ll tell you it’s probably under the management of Darr Feedlot, Inc. Darr Feedlot, which...
Giving Blood is Giving Back to the Community
Waypoint Bank’s Al Svajgr is recognized by Cozad's American Red Cross for donating 228 pints of blood He is a roll-up-your-sleeves kind of guy At an early age, Al Svajgr learned the Nebraska way of getting the job done: rolling up your sleeves and going to work. Al...
Volunteer Creatively Helps Bring New Housing to her Community
Kristen Jack’s volunteer efforts enrich Eustis, Nebraska Kristen moved to Eustis (population 400), in 1995 after marrying her husband Neil, who graduated from Eustis High School while she graduated from nearby Cozad High School. The Jacks have two children, Samantha,...
The Clay Center Child Care Center to Open this Fall
Child Care Center Goes from Vision to Reality in Clay Center, Nebraska Clay Center’s Jessie Anderson and co-workers help bring a child care center from vision to reality. Now 40 kids are anxiously awaiting a state operating license With no licensed facilities, Clay...
School Isn’t Out for Summer
School isn’t out for summer: Colorado Springs’ Ken Brower is attending graduate school certificate program for community bankers. Waypoint Bank – Colorado Springs Vice President Ken Brower is attending the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), a 25-month...
Cozad’s Tammy Higgins turned her grief into a community-wide festival and Alzheimer’s fundraiser
Tammy lost her beloved father – who suffered from dementia – last December 30, on his 77th birthday. “My Dad was absolutely my whole world and a true gem to everyone who knew him; he was a very hard worker who took care of his family.” On June 21, the Cozad...