A founding economic development partner and member, First National Bank, welcomes new leadership, locally.  Stan Free has been named the Regional Vice President of Community Banking.  Frank Roberts and John Kretchmer have been promoted to Managing Directors and will oversee relationship managers in several communities.  The new team has rich experience and a deep commitment to community development.  With the new team’s expertise, the Nebraska-based bank will further focus on and promote business growth in the multiple communities in which they serve.

First National Bank has always been a generous supporter and key leader in our community development.   It has played an important role in the history of the County and will continue to do so in growing our local economy. DCEDC is proud to have Frank Roberts serve on our Executive Board.  Frank currently presides as Secretary/Treasurer of DCEDC.  We have witnessed first hand, Frank’s hard work, dedication, compassion, and selfless devotion to the community and our organization.  Frank has an innate ability to communicate effectively.  We consider this to be one of his many strengths.

DCEDC proudly congratulates Free, Roberts, Kretchmer and First National Bank on the new leadership, and wish all much-continued success with fruitful outcomes.

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