Employee Recognition

Celebrate employee recognitions with us, such as new management, team members, retirements and anniversaries.


Dale Kovar

Dale K., 10 Year Anniversary

President and CEO

1/26 – Congratulations Dale! Dale has been in the banking industry for over 30 years. He received his undergraduate degree from UNL and his MBA from UNO. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska and currently lives in rural Washington County with his wife of 24 years. He enjoys working on his acreage, watching golf and the Huskers (volleyball & football). He is the past president of his church’s men’s group non-profit organization that is involved with many charities in and around Blair. Fun Fact: Working in his garage on his spare time, he is restoring his father’s Ram 2500 diesel farm truck. It is a labor of love!

Jordan B., Promotion

Jordan B., Promotion

Branch Manager, Bedford Branch

1/26 – Congratulations Jordan! Jordan has been with FNCU since June of 2022. He started as an FSS and moved up to Senior Branch Assistant, then Call Center Lead, and now Branch Manager.
He is from Omaha, and has been with his girlfriend for five years. Jordan enjoys working on cars, playing golf, exercising, and exploring on vacations.
Jordan looks forward to working with his team, the Members, and continuing the member service that Bedford provides!

Ken Stithem

Ken S., 5 Year Anniversary

Vice President of Sales & Service

9/25 – Congratulations Ken! Ken has been with FNCU for 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!!