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Gerry A. Dunlap – President and Chief Executive Officer

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Greenblatt & Seay

Acts of Kindness. As the Chief Operations Officer, Justina is able to influence the personality and direction of the Bank and how we run the day-to-day business. She’s most proud of the fact that we provide the latest banking products, as well as a place where people can share their lives. The interaction with customers […]

About 20 miles outside of Lincoln, nestled in the Southeast corner of Lancaster County and a mile north of Gage County, lies the town of Firth. With a little over 400 people and 218 acres, this small town has a tight-knit community, rich history, and a bright future.   Frank Russell Firth Firth was named in […]

It’s that time again—graduation! For high school seniors and college graduates, this is a time to close one chapter and move on to the next one. Whether that’s planning for dorm room décor or starting the job search, there are many expenses for graduates to pay for. To help with some of those expenses, consider […]

Lead by Example. John believes showing customers they come first is a lot more powerful than merely saying customers comes first. That’s what he does on a daily basis at Farmers & Merchants Bank—talks with people, understands their needs and exceeds their expectations. In the 34 years John has been with the bank, he has […]

Experience is of Great Value to the Team. After 34 years in banking, Carla Kohmetscher’s expertise is “wearing many hats.” In fact, she started when Farmers & Merchants Bank was named Lawrence State Bank back in 1985. Carla’s vast experience allows her to help customers on the teller line, open new accounts, work with the […]

Helping You Reach New Heights. Besides being a licensed private pilot, Scott Vogler is passionate about helping bank customers reach their highest goals in both their business and personal lives. He recently joined us at Farmers & Merchants in Kearney but has over 20 years of experience working at a community bank, as well as […]

All-Around Leadership. With 41 years of experience in Ag lending and bank management, Kelvin understands both the business and production side of agriculture. His knowledgeable background makes him a key resource for colleagues and customers, both of whom Kelvin sees as a second family. Everyone is unique, which means Kelvin values listening to people’s needs […]