Celebrate employee recognitions with us, such as new management, team members, retirements and anniversaries.
Yesi R., Promotion
Collection Manager
8/25 – Congratulations on your Promotion! Yesenia has been with First Nebraska for 7 years. She originally started as an Financial Services Specialist and has been in the Collections department for 5 years.
She enjoys spending time with loved ones, trying new coffee spots and restaurants. She is looking forward to learning new skills to help her grow professionally and personally.
Amber P., Promotion
Vice President of Operations
7/25 – Congratulations on your Promotion! Amber has been a dedicated employee of the credit union since 2003 and has accumulated a wealth of experience across various departments throughout her career. Her comprehensive background encompasses frontline services, back-office operations, credit and debit card processing, loan servicing, project implementation, and most recently, efforts to enhance financial fraud awareness among staff. Originally from Western Nebraska, Amber relocated to the Omaha metro area over two decades ago and currently resides in Blair with her husband and son. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as pursuing hobbies such as crafting and gardening. Amber remains committed to fostering continued growth and contributing to the credit union’s success.
Ken S., Promotion
Vice President of Sales & Service
7/25 – Congratulations on your Promotion! Ken has been with FNCU for approximately 5 years. During that time Ken has taken on various leadership roles within the credit union. He came to FNCU with over 22 years of leadership experience in the financial industry. He is looking forward to taking on new challenges, contributing in new ways, continuing to grow with our amazing leadership team and continue to passionately serve our members!!
Steve T., Promotion
Vice President of Lending
7/25 – Congratulations on your Promotion! Steven has been with First Nebraska Credit Union for almost 18 years. He originally started as a Member Service Representative and has held many positions within the Lending Department over the years, most recently as the Assistant VP of Lending.
Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, he made his way to Lincoln to attend the University of Nebraska and has worked for several banks prior to joining the credit union movement. In total, Steven has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry.
He is a father to a 13 year old son and is most looking forward to seeing his son continue to grow in to an amazing young man. Steven is grateful and excited for the opportunities that have been afforded him at First Nebraska Credit Union, and he is eager to help this credit union grow and succeed!
Stephanie M., Promotion
Vice President of Human Resources
7/25 – Congratulations on your Promotion! Stephanie has been part of the First Nebraska Credit Union family for 22 years, starting out in the ATM/Debit Card Department. With over 33 years of experience in banking, she brings a strong background and a friendly, dependable presence to the team.
She and her husband of 38 years made the move from Montana to the Omaha area in 1996. They’ve loved raising their two kids in the metro area, especially with all the nearby sporting events and community activities.
For Stephanie, working at First Nebraska has been a rewarding experience. She values the relationships she has built with coworkers, longtime vendors, and credit union members and looks forward to strengthening and expanding those connections!
